Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, News

Why I wear red: For the extra years I have with my brother

In honor of American Heart Month, Theresa Byrd, coordinator for the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Women’s Heart Program, shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February.  I…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News, Weight Management

A real-world look at Dry January and the Whole30 program

January got off to a rough start. On top of the post-holiday blues and bitter cold that sat on top of our city, I resolved to spend the month alcohol-free…

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Cancer, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Meet Tina Griffith, cancer survivor turned health advocate

Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from a doctor. But, once those life-changing words were spoken to Tina Griffith, the Norton Children’s Hospital employee chose to fight….

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Heart, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Meet Chris Pryor, beating heart disease

Chris Pryor works out, he volunteers for his church, and he enjoys spending time with his family. He thought he was healthy; however, a persistent cough and sharp chest pains…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

After 20 years of back pain, surgery gives woman her life back

Two years ago, Susan Smith was struggling to walk. Life after spinal fusion involves working out three to four days a week at a local gym. “I’m in better shape…

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Cancer, Lymphoma, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Research and Clinical Trials

Cancer-free patient finds hope from clinical trial

When Brenda Montgomery enrolled in a clinical trial at Norton Cancer Institute in February 2016, she hoped the new drug being researched would trounce the cancer she had battled for…

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Trinity coach Bob Beatty’s hip replacement game changer

Trinity High School Head Football Coach Bob Beatty needed a hip replacement. He couldn’t really celebrate wins anymore because he needed to sit down right away after a game. He…

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Cancer, News, Recipes

Cancer-fighting soup: Miso noodle and vegetable recipe

Looking for a soup with power-packed ingredients that offer flavor and cancer-fighting properties? This recipe might be the answer. Make your own healthy broth to control the sodium level. If…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Norton’s Vets: Marine-turned-nurse manager is still providing protection

Chandler Hegg’s days are spent leading a team that takes care of patients following surgery at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. His job as a nurse manager is a second…

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News, Recipes

Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

Do you have your Thanksgiving menu set? Add this healthy and easy-to-make side to the table for your family. Roasted Butternut Squash Makes 6 servings 1 large butternut squash, peeled,…

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News, Spirituality

Look for eternal truths and find all that we are looking for

“When you live a life of prayer, it doesn’t matter what side of the prison fence you’re on. I’ve already died a thousand times in a thousand concentration camps. There…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Norton Healthcare names chief financial officer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2017) – Adam Kempf has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer for Norton Healthcare. He succeeds Michael W. Gough, who earlier this month…

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