Spine

Norton Leatherman Spine surgeon pioneers minimally invasive lumbar fusion

Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine, has pioneered a new, minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery that shortens operations and cuts down on recovery time. His work has…

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Menopause, Sleep Medicine, Womens Health

Hot flashes, sleep apnea causes of menopause-related sleep issues

Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological changes for women, and those changes can have an impact on sleep. During the time before menopause, called perimenopause, the…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Interventional Cardiology

Taking care: One cardiologist’s journey of the heart

Sean Stewart, M.D., interventional cardiologist with Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, treats all his patients the way he would want someone to treat his family members. Especially his grandfather. Dr….

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COVID19, Infectious Disease, Newsjacking

Coronavirus hits US and the news

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a novel coronavirus (nCoV) that was first identified in Wuhan, China, has now reached the United States. This also comes on the heels of the…

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Foundation, Heart, Heart Failure

Making heart failure recovery a reality for more Kentuckians

Kentucky ranks third among U.S. states with the highest death rates from heart failure. That grim statistic is behind the work of Norton Heart & Vascular Institute and the Norton…

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Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Ozzy Osbourne reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

Rock star Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he has Parkinson’s disease. The 71-year-old Black Sabbath singer told “Good Morning America” he found out about his condition after experiencing a fall last…

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Epilepsy, Neurosciences

Get help for living with epilepsy and its day-to-day challenges

In addition to the seizures that come with epilepsy, living with the condition can mean other day-to-day challenges. Stigma can lead some individuals with epilepsy to be uncomfortable spending significant…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

Radon is a dangerous carcinogen and a particular risk in Jefferson, Bullitt and Nelson counties

Radon is a dangerous carcinogen. The odorless, invisible gas is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the No. 2 cause of lung cancer deaths. The radioactive…

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Heart, Heart Failure, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Women’s Heart Program, Womens Health

High blood pressure during pregnancy can put you at risk for heart disease

Hypertension during pregnancy and preeclampsia can indicate heart disease or other cardiovascular conditions later in a woman’s life. High blood pressure during pregnancy, also known as gestational hypertension, can be…

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Labor and Delivery, Norton Hospital, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Obstetrics

New Year’s babies at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s

A boy and a girl were the first babies of 2020 at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Mathias Isaiah was born Jan. 1 at 1:35 a.m. at…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Nurse is advocate for her patients diagnosed with cancer

Deborah Pirtle, R.N., oncology patient navigator with Norton Cancer Institute, firmly believes that one day there will be a cure for cancer. Until then, she is dedicated to advocating for…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Head and Neck Tumors, Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Skin Cancers, Uterine Cancer

Women’s cancer facilities and specialized urgent care part of renovation

Renovations underway at Norton Cancer Institute – Downtown and nearby facilities will expand and relocate many cancer subspecialties. Completion is planned for February 2020, with two downtown campus locations getting…

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