Spirituality

Blessing and gratitude

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word blessing? Is it the grace said before meals? “We always say the blessing before we…

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Spirituality

An invitation to Thanksgiving

As the last leaves flutter to the ground, and a windy chill becomes the new norm for a while, our journey points us toward Thanksgiving. The history of our late…

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Spirituality

The algebra of grace

I can remember sunny fall afternoons sitting in algebra II class, looking out the window at the falling leaves, as Mr. Walker droned on and on about the mysteries of…

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Heart, Heart Attack, Interventional Cardiology, Newsjacking

New study supports move toward medication for heart blockages without symptoms

A new study supporting medications for patients with severe but stable heart disease is in line with other evidence suggesting many can hold off on minimally invasive procedures or open-heart…

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Spirituality

I am thankful for you who care for others on the holiday

Has this year flown by for you? Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, but this year has come and gone pretty quickly, and now Thanksgiving is upon us. We often…

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Cardiology, Heart, Recipes

Consider these heart-healthy recipe substitutions when cooking or baking

Many recipes can be made more heart-healthy, simply by swapping some high-fat, high-salt ingredients for healthier ones. Here are some easy swaps: Replace This With This Regular or reduced-fat peanut…

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MyNortonChart, Technology

Scheduling an appointment with MyNortonChart

MyNortonChart makes scheduling an appointment with your Norton Healthcare provider easier than ever. This service can be accessed conveniently from the mobile app or from a computer. MyChart Mobile App…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Interventional Cardiology

Louisville native brings prestigious medical training back home to treat heart patients

For Mostafa El-Refai, M.D., interventional cardiology is the best of both worlds. He gets to perform lifesaving procedures — inserting stents to open blocked arteries after heart attacks. As an…

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Heart, Heart Attack, Interventional Cardiology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Heart attack network races man from Leitchfield to Louisville for lifesaving treatment

Larry King’s weekend in Louisville was in full swing. He and his wife, Paula, were enjoying it with family and friends. The mid-July Friday and Saturday included a 5-mile walk…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

Louisville Cardinals football players turn to Scotty R. Newcomer, D.O., for treatment and injury prevention

Norton Sports Health is adding physicians to its staff to care for the Louisville Cardinals dealing with the unique strains sports can put on the body. Scotty Newcomer, D.O., sports…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

Continuing to serve 50 years after Vietnam

Fifty years after returning from Vietnam, veteran Tim Johnson continues to find purpose in serving. Tim is a senior developer in Norton Healthcare’s information services department. He recently marked the…

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Colonoscopy, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Gastroenterology

Alison Sharpe, D.O.: A relationship approach to gastroenterology

Gastroenterologist Alison Sharpe, D.O., is the first to acknowledge her approach to medicine may sound a little corny, but she is sincere. She wants to treat every patient the way…

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