Cancer, News

Helping others with ever more sophisticated radiation oncology tools

Aaron C. Spalding, M.D., is a radiation oncologist with a straightforward approach to medicine. “I was raised in a way to try to use the blessings in my life to…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Sinus infection vs. a cold

Greater Louisville is famous for allergies and congestion that affect residents year-round. But it’s November when Norton Community Medical Associates offices see a seasonal spike in sinus complaints. “We see…

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News

Investments in a healthier community and quality patient care

With the help of generous donors, Norton Healthcare has been adding new facilities and technology to offer more sophisticated health care to the Louisville area. Since the 2014 opening of…

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Cancer, News

New study says cancer may soon overtake heart disease as nation’s top killer

A new study shows cancer is on its way to becoming the leading cause of death in more counties nationwide. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, analyzed…

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Neurosciences, News

NeuroPace implant helps Jeffersontown woman control her epilepsy

Dread going to work on a Monday morning? Don’t tell that to Heather Ritchey. The hairstylist of 15 years shows up to her job at Fritz’s Salon in Louisville, Kentucky,…

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Neurosciences, News

Epilepsy patient gets precise diagnosis, the right treatment and a return to his life

Brandon Miller was loving life. Until it came to a screeching halt. On Jan. 7, 2007, Brandon sped down the Gene Snyder Freeway. He quickly approached something in the middle…

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News, Recipes

Nondairy nacho dip gets its cheesiness from nutritional yeast [Recipe]

Nacho dip Forward Food Forward Food is a Humane Society of the United States program dedicated to helping dining programs choose to replace meat with plant-based protein foods. Through Forward…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Nurse helps cancer patients navigate fog of a scary diagnosis

As an oncology-certified nurse, Gina Morrison, R.N., has learned there are two sides to cancer care — the side fighting cancer cells in the body and the side taking care…

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Expecting, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, News, Obstetrics

Gestational diabetes can make pregnancy risky

Beth, 29, was thrilled to learn she was pregnant with her first child. But her excitement turned to fear when she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Although Beth didn’t have…

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MyNortonChart, News

Get lab results, other health reports using iPhone’s Health app

A variety of key health reports and updates provided by MyNortonChart are available in the iPhone Health app. Now, the app’s Health Records feature can collect information from different hospitals…

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Neurosciences, News

Stronger neck muscles help protect against concussion [Video]

Stronger neck muscles help protect against concussions. Watch as Tad D. Seifert, M.D., director of Sports Neurology at Norton Healthcare, shares an exercise to strengthen the neck. Norton Sports Health…

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

Over 65? You still need the flu shot

Many adults ages 65 and older believe that, having reached older adulthood, they no longer need vaccines, including a flu shot. Some doubt it will help them. Others think the…

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