COVID19

Mask up and vote: Some practical tips for safer voting

Voting has never been like this before. To keep yourself and those around you safer, we’ve pulled together some tips for making social distancing and masking easier when you vote….

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Norton Healthcare brings community COVID-19 testing to West Louisville

A permanent COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is open at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA building at 1720 W. Broadway. Operated by Norton Healthcare, which has a medical practice in the same building,…

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COVID19, During Your Pregnancy, Flu, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Flu shots for pregnant women especially important this year

Seasonal flu is especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies in normal times. With COVID-19 spreading at the same time, it’s especially important to get vaccinated this year. “If…

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5 cosas que puedes hacer si tienes fiebre

Tener fiebre nunca es divertido. Este año, es especialmente aterrador. A continuación, se indican algunos pasos que debe seguir si no está seguro de qué hacer si tiene fiebre. ¿Es…

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Plasma needed from those recovered from COVID-19 to treat others

More widespread use of plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients is sapping the area’s supply of the blood product to treat severely and critically ill patients. Once available only through a…

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5 things to do if you have a fever

Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Running a fever is never fun. This year, it’s especially scary. Here are some steps to take if you’re not sure what to…

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COVID19, Flu

Flu vaccines starting to arrive; Louisville-area providers expand hours to give shots

While the world is still grappling with a way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, there is another virus on its way that we…

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COVID19, Flu

¿Cuándo es la gripe una emergencia?

Los síntomas de la gripe estacional y el coronavirus / COVID-19 se superponen, y la mayoría de las personas con síntomas leves se recuperarán en casa. Su proveedor de salud…

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COVID19, Flu

¿Coronavirus o gripe? Cada uno tiene algunos síntomas similares, pero existen diferencias clave

El coronavirus que causa COVID-19 y la gripe estacional tienen algunos de los mismos signos y pueden variar desde ningún síntoma hasta una enfermedad grave. Ambas infecciones pueden causar: Fiebre…

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The wait for coronavirus test results shortens to a few days

Norton Healthcare coronavirus test results now are being reported back in a few days, after Gov. Andy Beshear’s support freed up testing supplies and improved turnaround times. Many tests are…

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COVID19, Infectious Disease, Norton Healthcare Pavilion

Norton Healthcare to offer COVID-19 Long-term Care Clinic for patients with lasting side effects

Norton Healthcare will launch COVID-19 long-term care clinics for adult and pediatric patients who continue to experience side effects after having battled the coronavirus. “Norton Healthcare has been a regional…

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COVID19, Flu, Norton Community Medical Associates

When is the flu or COVID-19 an emergency?

Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Symptoms of seasonal flu and the coronavirus/COVID-19 overlap, and most people with mild symptoms will recover at home. Your health provider will give…

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