Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness, Pulmonary

How to quit smoking: Make a plan

You’ve made the decision. Now, how to quit smoking? Don’t try to do it right away. You need to make a plan and let those closest to you know you…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Antibiotics aren’t always the answer

When you’re sick, it’s natural to want a quick fix so you can get back to feeling 100%. While you may feel like antibiotics could help, they are not always…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Lung Cancer, News, Prevention and Wellness

As an ex-smoker for 14 years, Judy knows how much better life can be

If you’re thinking about quitting tobacco, take encouragement from Judy, a contact center representative in the Norton Healthcare marketing and communications department, who hasn’t had a cigarette in 14 years….

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Heart, Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Carrot cookie ‘supersnacks’ recipe

Carrot Cookie Supersnacks Servings: 20 cookies Ingredients 1½ cup gluten-free oat flour ½ cup gluten-free quick-cooking oats 1 cup grated carrots ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup ground flax seeds 1…

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Prevention and Wellness

Hotline provides urgent help with opioids

Kentucky has a new resource to battle the commonwealth’s opioid epidemic. The Kentucky Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital has launched a 24/7 support hotline for health care providers,…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Mexican Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Mexican Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, cooked 1 pound chicken breast (antibiotic-free), cooked and shredded 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ounces canned diced green chilies,…

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Flu, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

If you’re sick, you can wait at home

You’ve probably called ahead to get in line at a popular restaurant. Now you can do the same at a Norton Immediate Care Center. Go to NortonHealthcare.com/ICC from your phone…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Chocolate chip chia cookies recipe

Ah, cookies. It’s really hard to eat just one serving! These delicious morsels keep well in the refrigerator, and the dough can be frozen for future baking. This way, you…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recruiting

Norton Healthcare recognized for healthy workplace efforts

Norton Healthcare has been awarded an honorable mention for the C. Everett Koop National Health Awards. The awards, named for Dr. Koop, who served as U.S. surgeon general from 1982…

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Cardiology, Heart, Prevention and Wellness

How many eggs can you eat per week?

Years ago we were told that eggs were bad for you and high in cholesterol. Now some view eggs as a good source of protein and vitamins. Which is true?…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Free classes to learn how to make heart-healthy meals

Eating healthy can be difficult. Finding tasty recipes that are easy to make is hard enough. Then there’s the time involved and the willpower to adapt to a new heart-healthy…

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Common Cold, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

How to handle some of the more common bugs kids bring home from school

Germs, viruses and bacteria are back in school too. And they’re coming home which means their sick day could potentially turn into your sick day. Here are some of the…

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