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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Ortho - Hip, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

Top 5 joint replacement myths

Living with chronic joint pain in a knee or hip can keep you from living life the way you want to. Do you have a reason for “grinning and bearing”…

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Dementia, Neurosciences, Sports Health

New CTE research gives former professional boxer hope

James Pritchard vividly remembers his professional boxing career, down to details of almost every match. And there were dozens upon dozens of matches. “This is me back in the ‘80s….

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, News

Why I wear red: Every woman needs to prioritize her heart health

In honor of American Heart Month, Tara Mudd, APRN, shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February: to remember her own journey, a grandmother lost and the importance…

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics

Hip preservation surgery delays and can prevent replacement

Imagine you’re in a war zone, your plane has crashed and you’re severely hurt. You’re all alone, can’t walk and if the enemy finds you, you’re dead. Then, a camouflaged…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Grocery shop like a dietitian

Let’s face it, grocery shopping can be a challenging chore, especially if you’re trying to eat better. With temptation at every turn of the grocery cart, how can you make…

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Heart, Heart Attack, News

[Spoiler alert] ‘This Is Us’ puts ‘Widowmaker’ heart attack front and center

The long-awaited question as to how Jack Pearson died on the hit NBC show “This Is Us” was finally answered. Viewers had expected Pearson (played by Milo Ventimiglia) to die…

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