Weight Management

Weight loss surgery: Is it covered by insurance? Do I qualify? What else do I need to know?

The average cost of weight loss surgery in the United States ranges between $17,000 and $26,000 (without any insurance coverage), according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery….

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Hematology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

‘Sunshine’ Joe: Persevere and live life between sickle cell crises

A conversation with Joseph Mallard needs to last only 60 seconds to understand why he is nicknamed “Sunshine Joe.” He shares the vivid life advice his father and grandmother gave…

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Cancer

Care at Norton Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, consider the merits of choosing care that is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Norton…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Womens Health

Health care is self-care: Act now for your breast health

At Norton Healthcare, we believe annual mammograms are one of the most important forms of self-care you   can practice. Thanks partly to early detection, breast cancer is one of the…

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Why did I get a bill for an office visit?

A doctor’s office visit requires a few things: health insurance card, a photo ID and a method of payment. How insurance is billed (and potentially what you may owe) for…

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Sports Health

How to fix a jammed finger

Jammed fingers happen when a blunt force strikes the end of a finger.  Basketballs or volleyballs are common culprits of the blunt force. The ligament at the finger’s middle knuckle…

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Heart, Heart Failure, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Young Hardin County man reclaims his life with mechanical heart pump

DeAndr’e Gaines has lived most of his adult life with heart failure. Now at only 42 years old, the father of four is reclaiming life with a left ventricular assist…

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Benefits of vitamin D

You know vitamins are good for you, and you might know humans get vitamin D from exposure to the sun’s warming rays. There are also vitamin D supplements sold over…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

MS patient determined to get out of wheelchair, walks 5K

When Pat Bristoe began physical therapy at Norton Specialty Rehabilitation Center – St. Matthews in October 2021, he was depressed. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a diagnosis Pat received in 2009, had…

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How long does a UTI last?

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be annoying, painful and disrupting to your life. How long does a UTI last? Although most UTIs aren’t serious, symptoms can be severe enough…

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Sports Health

What’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s page or video — promoting a program, educating their followers or demonstrating recipes. You might think the terms…

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Neurosciences, Stroke

Esta es la información que debe tener preparada antes de necesitar atención de urgencia para un derrame cerebral o un ataque al corazón

This post is also available in English Si usted o alguien con quien está experimentan síntomas de derrame cerebral o de un ataque al corazón, llame al 911 deinmediato. Los…

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