Behavioral Health, Norton Now, Sleep Medicine

Chronic fatigue treatment starts by ruling out other causes of your symptoms

Treating chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) starts with getting the right diagnosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 90% of those…

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COVID19, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Lauren Jones: Seizures and brain fog

COVID-19 almost killed me, but instead it saved my life. I tested positive for the Coronavirus on Nov. 13, 2020. I’ve spent the time since then recovering physically and mentally,…

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Heart, Heart Failure

Chemotherapy impacted his heart, but a ventricular assist device keeps Bill Howard going

Bill Howard was loving life after retirement. In 2007, after 32 years with Ford Motor Co.’s Louisville Assembly Plant, he and his wife, Sharon, had purchased their lake home on…

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Breastfeeding, COVID19, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Coronavirus and pregnancy: What you need to know

Esta publicación también está disponible en español If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you may wonder how the coronavirus/COVID-19 could affect you and your baby. The OB/GYNs, midwives and…

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COVID19, During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Coronavirus y embarazo: lo que necesita saber

This publication is also available in English Si estás embarazada o planeando un embarazo, es posible que te preguntes cómo el coronavirus/COVID-19 podría afectarte a ti y a tu bebé….

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Behavioral Health, Sports Health

Partnership series addresses mental health and performance in student-athletes

Student-athletes may face unique challenges when it comes to educational, cultural, and psycho-social experiences. A collaboration among Norton Sports Health, the University of Louisville athletics department, KORT physical therapy and…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences

The art of neurology

What happens when art and science combine? A gallery of beautiful work, such as the paintings and drawings that adorn the walls of at Norton Neuroscience Institute – Brownsboro. Some…

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Foundation

Eight-time century rider remembers his brother in Bike to Beat Cancer

Completing one century ride in life is a goal for many. Bike to Beat Cancer rider Scott Walters has achieved that goal eight times, riding the 100-mile route in Bike…

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Breastfeeding, Labor and Delivery, New Parent, Obstetrics, Postpartum Care

Lactation consultants help mom achieve breastfeeding goal

During her pregnancy, Abbey Hutchason knew she wanted to breastfeed exclusively. She worried that extensive preparation might cause her anxiety during pregnancy. She hoped when the time came, she would…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute one of top in country for A-fib hybrid ablation procedure

A device recently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for the treatment of long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is changing the way heart specialists can care for patients…

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COVID Vaccine, COVID19

¿Está vacunado? Un resfriado podría significar que usted aún puede propagar la COVID-19

This post is also available in English Usted puede contagiar la COVID-19 aún después de haber sido completamente vacunado, así que tenga en cuenta que sus síntomas de resfriado o…

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Dementia, Neurosciences

Too much coffee could increase dementia risk, study shows

Drinking coffee is part of many people’s morning routines, but researchers say high levels of coffee consumption could put your brain at risk. A study out of Australia found an association between…

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