Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Spine, hip surgeries get Louisville man back on hiking trail

This was not how Tim Carmack envisioned retirement — relying on a cane to make it through the door of a doctor’s office. It was summer 2025. Tim had spent…

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Cardiology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

How a Louisville man’s near-fatal cardiac event led to a remarkable recovery — and a mission to help others survive

What began as what felt like a bad cold turned into a life-or-death emergency for Dave Scott. The 68-year-old had no history of heart disease and initially dismissed chest tightness…

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Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Trigeminal neuralgia patient finds her voice again after neurosurgery

It was supposed to be a happy time. The holidays were in full swing. Lauren Schneider and her husband were preparing to host a New Year’s Eve party for their…

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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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During Your Pregnancy, Obstetrics

High-risk pregnancy: How Norton Hospital and Norton Children’s Hospital helped a mom and her premature daughter beat the odds

When Kayleigh Hughes arrived at the emergency department, she thought she was having another flare-up of her gastroparesis — the same relentless abdominal pain and nausea she had been managing…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

Pain in shoulder when raising your arm overhead? Here’s what your body is telling you 

It can take you by surprise — that pain in your shoulder when raising an arm over your head. Maybe you’re reaching for a top-shelf item or waving to a…

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Cardiology, Heart, Interventional Cardiology

Left arm pain: When to worry

Many people experience left arm pain from muscle strain, shoulder issues, arthritis, pinched nerves, or other conditions not related to the heart. But arm discomfort also can be part of…

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Endocrinology, Prevention and Wellness

Prediabetes: Why acting now matters

An endocrinologist explains how early lifestyle changes can prevent Type 2 diabetes. You’ve just been for your routine blood work and have been told that you have an elevated A1C…

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Gastroenterology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Prompt response and robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System empowers young cancer survivor to encourage others

When Myrle Salomon began experiencing stomach discomfort in August 2025, he thought he might have an infection or even a parasite. At age 43, he never really considered the possibility…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Kentucky woman standing four inches taller after 2-day scoliosis surgery

Though decades have passed, Angie Birge still remembers third grade. “People started to notice that I had something wrong with me,” Angie said. “And they would make fun of me…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

10 best rotator cuff exercises for pain relief

Maybe you’re reaching for something on a high shelf, or your tennis swing isn’t what it used to be. The bad news? You may have an issue with your rotator…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

Shoulder ache and pain: What’s causing your persistent discomfort?

If reaching up on a shelf, fastening your seat belt, or sleeping on your side has become uncomfortable, it’s worth looking into the cause of your shoulder ache and pain….

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