Heart, Norton Clark

Norton Clark Hospital unveils $7 million renovated catheterization lab, advanced CT scanner

Norton Clark Hospital has opened a newly renovated cardiac catheterization (cath) lab and unveiled a new CT scanner with advanced cardiovascular capabilities.  The upgrades are the result of a five-month construction…

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Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Stroke

Three years after stroke, Louisville man credits rehab team and tools in journey back to full health

Every day, millions of people go for walks — up and down the aisles of the grocery store, around the cul-de-sacs of their neighborhood or through the parks with their…

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Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, News

Mike Cassity: A coach’s playbook for fighting cancer

Mike Cassity — known simply as “Coach” to everyone — has spent 43 years as a college football coach at 18 universities, including nine as defensive coordinator. Twelve years ago,…

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Cancer, Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Cancer Institute: Advancing cancer care through clinical research

Clinical trials play a vital role in discovering new cancer treatments. Each year, Norton Cancer Institute participates in numerous research studies that help develop better ways to treat cancer. Understanding…

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Heart, News

Treating high blood pressure: What are your options?

If you are one of many who have been told they have high blood pressure (also called hypertension) or your blood pressure is creeping closer to a high reading, you’ve…

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Heart

Norton Healthcare offers groundbreaking treatment for high blood pressure

From lifestyle changes to medication, you may have tried a variety of solutions to lower your blood pressure numbers. Now, there’s a new option to help decrease dangerous blood pressure…

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Heart Attack, Women’s Heart Program

Heart attack symptoms in women: What you need to know

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is when blood flow to part of the heart is drastically reduced or stopped. This can happen when the arteries are narrowed from conditions…

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Breast Cancer

First of its kind breast reconstruction surgery available at Norton Healthcare

Imagine a world where every woman recovering from breast cancer surgery can feel whole again. That is now possible thanks to new technology available through Norton Cancer Institute and Norton…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

The effects of alcohol and cannabis on your blood pressure

You’ve heard the usual heart health advice — exercise more, cut the salt, maybe swap the fries for a salad. But no one talks about your weekend wine and cocktails,…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Aging aches and pains: Normal or a red flag?

Are my aches and pains due to aging? Or something else? You used to bounce back after a weekend of yard work — now your back feels it for days…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Caring for aging parents can be challenging. Here are some things to know

Your parents cared for you for the first years of your life, and they may need your help as they get older. Caring for aging parents can be both challenging…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Medication side effects and your intimate life: A guide for older adults

Changes in sexual desire and behaviors are normal as we age, but often there is a stigma attached to topics around seniors and intimacy. Older people take proportionately more medications…

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