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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Cardiology, Heart, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Fit, fast and asymptomatic: Runner’s hidden heart disease nearly went undetected

When Terry Griffis laced up his running shoes last August, he had no reason to believe anything was wrong with his heart. The Jeffersonville, Indiana, resident had just turned 60…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

All-day, full-length spine surgery helps Kentucky woman correct severe, decades-long scoliosis

Christy Mellons knew she needed surgery. The 53-year-old was living in constant pain with extreme scoliosis and kyphosis. Her spine was pressing down on her lungs. Her neck was hunched…

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Cardiology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Racing back stronger: How a heart procedure put a NASCAR driver back in the driver’s seat

For Bryce Applegate, racing has always been about precision, focus, and control. From the time he first climbed into a go‑kart as a kid, he showed a natural ability to…

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Spine

Norton Leatherman Spine surgeon makes history with first use of new spine surgery robot

Norton Leatherman Spine has reached a major milestone in the evolution of spine care. Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine, has become the first in the…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Louisville educator diagnosed with MS finds inspiration in a Barbie box

One look inside LaVonya Jones’ office reveals exactly where she draws her inspiration. Staggered on a shelf behind her desk are about a dozen Barbie dolls in unopened boxes. They’re…

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