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Memorial Day Potato Salad

Memorial Day kicks off the summer! While you are preparing for a picnic celebration, consider substituting processed foods like potato chips with a healthy take on a traditional side —…

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Nurse sparks blood drive competition throughout Norton Healthcare

As a student at Western Kentucky University, Lindsey Robbins was quick to support her fellow classmates by giving blood. “Our sororities and fraternities used to make blood drives a competition,…

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Why I ride: Ed Nelson rides for his sister

In 2011, Ed Nelson’s sister Deana was treated for breast cancer. At that time, he felt like he needed to do something. He decided to ride in Bike to Beat…

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Get to know a Norton eCare provider

Technology can get a bad rap for disconnecting us from human interactions. But, perhaps in health care, it can actually bring us closer together. Rachel Alexander, APRN, is a nurse…

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DIY taco seasoned meat recipe

Skip the side of MSG, cornstarch, hydrogenated oil and silicon dioxide at your next Taco Tuesday by making your own taco seasoning. Add this seasoning to your favorite meat or…

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Norton Healthcare recognizes Nurse of the Year award winners

Recipients honored as part of Nurses Week 2018 celebration Kathy Campbell Published: 05/16/2018 In celebration of National Nurses Week, May 14 to 18, Norton Healthcare has recognized 10 extraordinary nurses…

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Volunteering for a healthier generation of young women

Robin G. Curry, M.D., always wanted to be a doctor — and always loved sports. She discovered running during middle school basketball practice and soon realized she was a better…

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Cystic fibrosis, then another surprise in first pregnancy journey

Our journey to parenthood started with joy, excitement, a bit of surprise and a whole bundle of nerves. Is anyone ever really ready to be a parent — to see…

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Roasted Parmesan broccoli recipe

If you can’t get your family to eat enough vegetables, try this recipe for a flavor-packed, nutrient-rich side dish. Your family won’t know they are eating healthfully. They’ll just want…

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Midwife is an old profession with a place in the modern world

Who knew that a simple gesture of sharing a childhood book and video would inspire a high school student to find her career as a certified nurse midwife? For Julie Mease,…

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From MS diagnosis to a Master of Science in six years

15“It was like I had the breath knocked out of me.” Owen Mercer is a talker. But one January day in 2012, he sat there silent. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis….

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Nurse practitioner fulfills cancer patient’s wish to fly

Just before Valentine’s Day, Tracey Hoffman, APRN, was so troubled she couldn’t sleep. It wasn’t thoughts of chocolate hearts or red roses that had this nurse practitioner with Norton Cancer…

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