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Marathon and miniMarathon race-day strategies and tips for success

Once the Kentucky Derby Festival Humana miniMarathon and Marathon race day arrives, it sounds simple, right? Left, right, left, right, one foot in front of the other. Runners know there’s…

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Norton King’s Daughters’ Health breaks ground on new EMS Transport Hub

Norton King’s Daughters’ Health officially launched the construction of a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transport Hub with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the hospital’s main campus,…

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Norton Healthcare celebrates grand opening of Norton Pharmacy – Blankenbaker, featuring innovative central fill pharmacy

Norton Healthcare celebrated the grand opening of Norton Pharmacy – Blankenbaker, a full-service retail pharmacy and home to the health system’s new central fill pharmacy. This innovative facility uses advanced…

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Arm and Hand, News, Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

Indiana musician continues to share his love of country and gospel after shoulder and wrist surgeries

When recurrent shoulder and wrist discomfort placed Madison, Indiana, resident Rob Smitha at both a life and musical crossroads, he kept moving forward. Thanks to his perseverance — and the…

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Heart, News

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute among first 12 U.S. sites to use AI-powered heart mapping technology

People living with heart arrhythmias in Kentucky and Southern Indiana now have access to next-generation, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology that could make treatment of dangerous heart rhythm disorders faster, safer…

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Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s Hospital foundations strengthen community connections with new outreach appointments

The Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation have hired Leslie Smart, CFRE, and Lance Wilkerson to serve as system directors of outreach. Smart will support initiatives east of Jefferson…

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine, News, Obstetrics

Ways the community can help keep new mothers healthy

For the sixth time in Kentucky and fifth time in Indiana, Maternal Health Awareness Day will be observed on Jan. 23. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about health,…

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Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart, News

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute first in Kentucky to perform minimally invasive valve procedure

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute specialists made history on Tuesday, Dec. 9, as they performed a first-of-its-kind transcatheter tricuspid heart valve replacement, offering new hope for patients with severe tricuspid…

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Norton Healthcare receives seventh consecutive Chest Pain accreditation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized six Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals for demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Norton Healthcare has the most facilities…

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Lung Cancer, News, Prevention and Wellness

Quick, painless scan could be first step toward beating lung cancer

A simple scan could be the first step toward beating the nation’s deadliest cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the…

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Norton West Louisville Hospital marks more than 58,500 patient interactions in first year

Since opening its doors on Nov. 11, 2024, Norton West Louisville Hospital has had more than 58,000 patient interactions, meeting a critical need to expand access to outpatient care, hospital…

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Cancer, Gastroenterology, News

Norton Healthcare first in Kentucky to unveil new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Life-changing, advanced cancer technology has arrived at Norton Audubon Hospital for patients with pancreatic cancer. William B. Evans III, M.D., gastroenterologist with Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, recently became the…

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