News, Spine

What is scoliosis in adults?

You’ve probably heard about scoliosis in kids, but did you know adults can have it too? Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine develops a curvature. In adults, sometimes…

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Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens opening this week in Louisville and Southern Indiana

Norton Healthcare is opening eight retail health clinics in Walgreens stores across Louisville and Southern Indiana this week. The clinics will be open seven days a week with extended hours…

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Sandra Stroud stays positive, focused on helping others

In honor of Black History Month, Norton Healthcare is celebrating some of the people who make a difference at Louisville’s leading healthcare provider. Sandra Stroud, coordinator, Continuing Medical Education, has…

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News, Sports Health

Using a performance mindset to improve athletic training

In life and in sports, experts agree that success often depends on having the right state of mind. But what state of mind is most helpful when you’re working towards…

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Cancer, News

Are there other signs of breast cancer?

Most women know a lump can mean breast cancer. Most also know to get lumps checked by a doctor. But there’s more to breast cancer than lumps. And women need…

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Flu, Infectious Disease, News, Prevention and Wellness

Flu prevention when it’s already in your home

It’s hard to watch a child or spouse suffer through flu symptoms like fever, aches, chills and headache. While you may be happy to bring your loved one soup or…

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New Mom, New Parent, News

Free breastfeeding support for moms

Breastfeeding may come easy for some, but others struggle. Some of mothers’ biggest concerns are about latching on, supply, whether baby is eating enough, and issues with the breast including…

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News, Orthopedics

When a torn meniscus won’t heal, surgery may be needed

If you’ve been struggling with a stiff and swollen knee that may be difficult to straighten or is sometimes painful when twisting, you may have a torn meniscus. Your physician…

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Preventing food poisoning at your big game party shouldn’t be a Hail Mary

With football’s biggest day just around the corner, Erin Wiedmer, clinical nutritionist with Norton Healthcare’s employee wellness program, shares important information to help you stay healthy and keep your guests…

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News, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome is common and treatable

If you have erratic periods and have tried — and struggled — to get pregnant, you could be living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but not realize it, according to…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

What to look for and what to do if you suspect frostbite

If you’ve ever waited for a bus when the wind-chill is below zero, you understand why some school districts cancel classes on days when there is no ice or snow, but…

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Endovascular Neurosurgery, Heart, Neurosciences, News, Stroke

Comprehensive Stroke System offers the highest level of care when time matters

We’ve all heard “time is money” and “time heals all wounds.” What about this one? “Time lost is brain lost.” Treating a stroke quickly can mean the difference between recovery…

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