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Pelvic pain and endometriosis: When to get help

The crushing physical pain. The anguish of infertility. The grief of losing a uterus — and with it, the dream of carrying a baby. Lena Dunham, writer and actress for…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Respiratory therapist provides comfort to grieving family

When treating others with compassion is a core part of your values, it hardly seems like something that warrants special thanks. At least that’s how a modest person like Mike…

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Norton Healthcare’s high school apprentice program featured on national TV

In early 2018, Norton Healthcare formed a partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools to launch High School Apprentice Programs at Pleasure Ridge Park High School and Marion C. Moore Traditional High…

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Norton Heart & Vascular Institute physician and staff volunteer heart expertise to primates

Joseph A. Lash, M.D., cardiologist, and Robin Simpson, echo/vascular coordinator, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Heart Rhythm Center – Springs, collectively have cared for heart patients in Louisville for more…

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Endocrinology, News

Know your numbers: Glucose

Blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, plays a major role in measuring your health. You probably know it’s important, but do you know how your blood sugar number plays…

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Cancer, News

Can a dream warn you about cancer?

Some people may be surprised to learn that a physician would credit a dream, in part, for early diagnosis of her breast cancer. Erin Frazier, M.D., credits a vivid dream…

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Go Confidently, News

Learn the secrets to a long life at free Go Confidently event

The life expectancy of an American born today is about 78.2 years. But this year, over 70,000 Americans will celebrate their 100th birthday. What are they doing that the average…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Neurologist has been caring for multiple sclerosis community for four decades

After five decades of caring for patients in the River City, Roy Meckler, M.D., has been dubbed Louisville’s “godfather of neurology.” Dr. Meckler specializes in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), a…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Melon recalled over salmonella fears

Melon distributed to Costco, Gordon Food Service, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Walmart and Whole Foods stores in Kentucky and Indiana has been recalled due to fears of salmonella contamination. The…

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Rival high schools come together to help fight breast cancer

Students from Louisville’s Assumption High School and Sacred Heart Academy revealed during a special check presentation ceremony how much money they raised during their annual Pink and White flag football…

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Cancer, Cancer 2021, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Cancer specialist looks to help solve Amelia Earhart mystery

As a cancer specialist and neuro-oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute, Renato V. LaRocca, M.D., diagnoses and treats high-grade brain tumors and other solid tumors. Last summer, he applied the same…

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News, Obstetrics

Finding the care you want and may need for pregnancy and birth [INFOGRAPHIC]

Finding out you’re pregnant is an exciting time. It comes with a lot of decisions. What kind of care do you want for your pregnancy and birth? And for all…

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