News, Sports Health

Waggener High School athletic trainer helps student athletes stay healthy

Joshua Martoccio comes from a family of candy makers; his great-grandfather invented the formulas for the PayDay and Zero candy bars. But Joshua found his calling when he got hurt…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Louisville hepatitis A outbreak: How to protect yourself

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness announced on May 1 that at least 304 people in Louisville have been diagnosed with hepatitis A since November 2017. The…

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News, Sports Health

Static stretching and dynamic stretching

  Zachary Skaggs, physical therapist for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon, discusses the difference between static stretching and dynamic stretching and shows examples of each. For more information and training…

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News, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Is your body ready for a baby?

Planning to start or expand your family? That’s great! Now’s the time to take steps to get your body ready for a baby. Here are four steps to get started….

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Heart, Heart Attack, News

Widowmaker heart attack that struck Kevin Smith can hit fast

A massive heart attack called a “widowmaker” that struck filmmaker and actor Kevin Smith can happen quickly and fatally. Taking steps to protect your heart while young, as well as…

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Neurosciences, News

Do you know what a seizure looks like?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in August 2017 that there are more people living with epilepsy in the United States than ever before. More than 3.4…

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Cancer, News

Churchill Downs, Derby Divas and Norton Cancer Institute announce three-year Oaks Pink Out partnership to support local breast health program

Churchill Downs, Derby Divas and Norton Cancer Institute have announced they will partner through 2020 to raise funds during the Kentucky Oaks to help provide care to local women who…

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News, Orthopedics

Cold, rainy weather is a forecast for arthritis pain

You’ve probably heard someone say, “It’s going to storm — I can feel it in my hip.” Think it’s just an old wives’ tale? Believe it. Research backs the claims…

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Heart, News

Heart association recommends EMS go up to a half hour out of the way to reach a Comprehensive Stroke Center

If someone is having a stroke, the chance of survival when taken to a Comprehensive Stroke Center versus another hospital can be significant. So significant, in fact, that the American…

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

Is it a stomach bug or flu?

We all know someone who has been impacted by the flu. But sometimes what we call the flu really is a stomach bug, and vice versa. How can you tell…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, News

Why I wear red: To remind us of what we need to know to keep our hearts healthy

In honor of American Heart Month, Paula Beickman shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February: Because knowledge is power, and it can save a life.     For…

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News, Womens Health

HBO star Lena Dunham had hysterectomy due to endometriosis

Lena Dunham, writer and actress for HBO’s “Girls,” chronicled her experience with severe endometriosis for Vogue magazine. Dunham had nine surgeries during her decade-long struggle with the condition before choosing…

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