COVID Vaccine, COVID19

New study shows safety of COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant patients

If you’re pregnant and wondering if you should get the COVID-19 vaccine, a new study says the answer is YES.   “We’ve had many expectant patients ask if they should…

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COVID19, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Lauren Jones offers a raw look at her life as a COVID-19 long-hauler

Most days it feels like I’m navigating through an endless sea of pain, drifting further away from shore, until the only thing I recognize is the darkness of night. The…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, COVID Vaccine, COVID19, Womens Health

Swollen lymph nodes are a normal and harmless COVID-19 vaccine side effect

Swollen lymph nodes and the COVID-19 vaccine have been an issue for many, but the harmless side effect is causing alarm as some mistake the temporary underarm lump for a…

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Behavioral Health, COVID19, Faith and Health Ministries, Health & Wellness

Let’s redeem the past year and make a new future

Let’s face it, it’s been a rough year: COVID-19, politics, racial tensions, nontraditional instruction, weather. … Now, add whatever got dumped on you. It’s completely understandable if you’re feeling weary….

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First Louisville COVID-19 patient reflects on the past year, thanks caregivers

On Saturday, March 7, 2020, Donn Adams arrived at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital emergency department, losing consciousness and unable to walk. A day later, he became the first COVID-19 case…

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COVID19, ICC, Norton Now, Prompt Care - Walgreens

You don’t need to choose between fast or accurate COVID-19 tests

Recent breakthroughs in coronavirus testing mean you don’t have to choose between fast and accurate to get COVID-19 results. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) — the gold standard in coronavirus testing…

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COVID19, Norton Brownsboro, Spirituality

Remembering the best of times and worst of times

One year ago, on March 8, 2020, Norton Brownsboro Hospital admitted our first COVID-19 Norton Healthcare patient. My co-workers recently have talked about how that time has passed. In many…

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Vaccine brings hope for health care professionals

If you’re skeptical about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, here is something that might change your mind: It’s working. Health care employees, the first group in Kentucky to receive the vaccine,…

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Cancer, COVID19

Cancer in the time of COVID-19: Checking your emotions

Pandemics have an emotional impact on society and individuals alike. Whether through personal experience, news coverage or talking with others, we know how COVID-19 has affected our lives. The death…

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COVID19, Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

After recovering from COVID-19, some get persistent, debilitating headaches

Headaches after recovering from COVID-19 can be persistent for some patients, and neurologists are finding some effective ways to address the debilitating pain that can linger. “Imagine a 24/7 headache…

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COVID Vaccine, COVID19

Why you need to keep protecting others after your COVID-19 vaccine

Once you have your initial and booster COVID-19 vaccinations, you still need to wear a mask, practice social distancing and keep your hands clean. The vaccine helps protects you from…

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COVID-19 vaccine trial interim results released by Johnson & Johnson

The long-anticipated interim results of a Phase 3 clinical trial on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate have been released. The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and…

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