Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

Nurse and U.S. Army Capt. Olivia Benzing

Limited showers, hot conditions and food with a 10-year shelf life sometimes can have Capt. Olivia Benzing, R.N., wondering about her decision to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve. Then…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

2 Norton Healthcare employees nominated as Black Achievers

Norton Healthcare has nominated two employees for the YMCA of Greater Louisville’s Black Achievers Awards Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22. The nominees are both members of Synergy, Norton Healthcare’s African…

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Prevention and Wellness, Weekly Health Tip

Spring into action at the Louisville Zoo

Walking is the simplest way to get fit — you can do it anywhere, anytime. The average American takes 5,117 steps a day, which is equivalent to walking just over…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Gynecology, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Womens Health

Surgeon’s mission trip takes expertise in women’s surgery to Nicaragua

Each year, more than 200 women are able to see David L. Doering, M.D., for issues requiring surgery for gynecologic cancers. A “Master Surgeon” as designated by the Surgical Review…

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Recruiting

Respiratory therapists are in demand, and here’s a paid apprenticeship opportunity

Respiratory therapy is one of the fastest growing career paths, and to fill the need for skilled caregivers in this important field, Norton Healthcare is offering a paid 12- to-18…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Prevention and Wellness, Pulmonary, Weekly Health Tip

Lung screening catches woman’s cancer, avoids need for chemo or radiation

Margaret Taylor, 72, started smoking as a 14-year-old growing up in Tell City, Indiana. It became an addiction of at least a pack a day that lasted a total of…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Norton Audubon, Recruiting

Military experience prepared nursing leader for his career

How do you prepare for just about any situation work life throws at you? For Justin Thornsberry, R.N.,   director of quality and clinical effectiveness at Norton Audubon Hospital, his experience…

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Bariatric Surgery, Weekly Health Tip, Weight Management

Getting help with weight loss: ‘I couldn’t do it on my own’

Lori Lively’s gradual seven-year weight gain after an automobile accident raised her blood pressure, elevated her blood sugar level to diabetic range and worsened an existing heart condition. After the…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Interventional Cardiology

Taking care: One cardiologist’s journey of the heart

Sean Stewart, M.D., interventional cardiologist with Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, treats all his patients the way he would want someone to treat his family members. Especially his grandfather. Dr….

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COVID19, Infectious Disease, Newsjacking

Coronavirus hits US and the news

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a novel coronavirus (nCoV) that was first identified in Wuhan, China, has now reached the United States. This also comes on the heels of the…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Foundation

Edie Nixon recognized for contributions to the Norton Healthcare Foundation

Edie Nixon has given a lifetime of service to Norton healthcare and the community at large. She currently serves on the following Norton Healthcare leadership groups: Board of trustees, 2011…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Nurse is advocate for her patients diagnosed with cancer

Deborah Pirtle, R.N., oncology patient navigator with Norton Cancer Institute, firmly believes that one day there will be a cure for cancer. Until then, she is dedicated to advocating for…

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