Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

The effects of alcohol and cannabis on your blood pressure

You’ve heard the usual heart health advice — exercise more, cut the salt, maybe swap the fries for a salad. But no one talks about your weekend wine and cocktails,…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Aging aches and pains: Normal or a red flag?

Are my aches and pains due to aging? Or something else? You used to bounce back after a weekend of yard work — now your back feels it for days…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Caring for aging parents can be challenging. Here are some things to know

Your parents cared for you for the first years of your life, and they may need your help as they get older. Caring for aging parents can be both challenging…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Medication side effects and your intimate life: A guide for older adults

Changes in sexual desire and behaviors are normal as we age, but often there is a stigma attached to topics around seniors and intimacy. Older people take proportionately more medications…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

Program provides comprehensive lung cancer treatment

Norton Cancer Institute’s Comprehensive Lung Center gives eligible patients access to the latest in lung cancer screenings, same-day follow-up appointments with medical oncology following a confirmed cancer diagnosis, and fast access…

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Breast Cancer, Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Prevention and Wellness

Oaks Day Is About More Than Pink and Horses

The Longines Kentucky Oaks is a great day for Louisville. What started in 1875 as a race for 3-year-old fillies has grown into one of the longest-running sporting events in…

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Neurosciences, Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

New robotic-assisted shoulder replacement gives Nelson County man new outlook on life

The outdoors are where Eddie Boone feels most at home. His last name traces back to the Kentucky frontiersman Daniel Boone, legendary for his wilderness exploits. Given that family history,…

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Norton Brownsboro, Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics, Sports - Shoulder

Norton Orthopedic Institute surgeon performs new robotic-assisted shoulder replacement

New robotic technology has arrived at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Justin M. Givens, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute, is among the first five surgeons in the country — and…

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Norton Clark, Obstetrics

Norton Clark Hospital recognized for excellence in infant, maternal health

Norton Clark Hospital was recently recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), in partnership with Indiana Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, for its commitment to infant and maternal health…

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics

Many factors affect how much pain you may have after joint replacement: Age, overall health and more

Hip replacement surgery is a common treatment when hip pain or damage affects daily life and when nonsurgical options are no longer enough. During this procedure, a surgeon removes the…

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News, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

The latest knee replacement technology in 2025

While the basic goal of knee replacement surgery hasn’t changed in 50 years — reducing pain and helping you move better — new technology is making the procedure more precise…

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Heart, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Woman’s life-threatening heart event makes her ‘sickest person in Louisville’

Reviewed by Maria R. Schweichler, M.D., Bassel Alkhalil, M.D., and Maroun M. Ghossein M.D. Cassandra and Carlton Moore prepared to welcome their third child in late August. This was another milestone in their…

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