Neurosciences

Norton Healthcare opens comprehensive neuroscience facility

On June 17, Norton Healthcare opened a comprehensive neuroscience facility unlike any other in the region. This new facility will benefit patients and the community by providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary…

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NCMA, Neurosciences, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Norton Healthcare expands neuroscience, primary care with office in Bardstown

Norton Healthcare has opened a combined neuroscience and primary care office to serve Nelson and surrounding counties in Kentucky. The 5,000-square-foot facility, located at Shoppes of Bardstown, 106 W. John Rowan…

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Cancer, Celebration of Courage, Foundation

Celebrating cancer survivors and giving them a care plan for a long life

June 6 is National Cancer Survivors Day — a time to celebrate the strength and courage of survivors, their families and caregivers. It’s a good time to remember that life…

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COVID Vaccine, COVID19

Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, to participate in COVID-19 investigational vaccine clinical trial for children ages 6 months to 11 years

The Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, will participate in a phase 2/3 clinical trial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 investigational vaccine for healthy children ages…

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Norton Now

How to tell if you’re not drinking enough water

If you’re not drinking enough water, the Louisville area’s summer heat and humidity could cause issues with your body’s hydration. Drinking enough water — without over-drinking — varies among individuals….

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Gynecology, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Can stress affect your period?

Stress is a psychological and physiological reaction to changes in a person’s environment. These changes can be emotional, physical, social or cultural. Stress is a normal reaction that can seem…

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Memory, Neurosciences

Memory loss is common among older adults and has a few causes

It’s common for people as they get older to experience some difficulty with memory — such things as forgetting a birthday or misplacing car keys. But what if it is…

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ICC, Norton Now, Orthopedics

Is it a sprain or a break? Telling the difference can be tricky

Determining whether it’s a sprain versus a break when you twist your ankle, wrench a knee or put out your arm when falling can be difficult, as both can have…

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Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

What to know and do before knee surgery

Preparing for knee replacement surgery may feel intimidating. Did you know that every year, more than half a million people have knee replacement surgery? Your doctor’s office will give you…

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Heart, Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology

Minimally invasive treatment for a leaky mitral valve reduces heart failure symptoms without surgery

A minimally invasive mitral regurgitation treatment to repair the mitral valve is now available, giving a new option to patients who may not be able to tolerate conventional open heart…

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Bariatric Surgery, Weight Management

Is there a link between COVID-19 and weight?

Struggling with weight gain during the pandemic? You’re not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, 61% of American adults say they have experienced undesired weight changes, including weight gain,…

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Foundation, News, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Norton Now

Norton Healthcare opens cutting-edge laboratory providing increased efficiency, quality and turnaround times, benefiting medical providers and patients

Norton Healthcare recently opened its relocated and expanded CPA Lab, a division of Norton Healthcare. Located in 46,000 square feet of space at the former Hikes Point Kmart site at…

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