Health Equity, Heart, Neurosciences, Stroke

African Americans are at higher risk for stroke, but better outcomes are possible

Studies show that African Americans’ risk for stroke and stroke disability is higher than that of other groups. Lacy Shumway, stroke outreach coordinator for Norton Neuroscience Institute, explains some of…

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News, Sports Health

Using a performance mindset to improve athletic training

In life and in sports, experts agree that success often depends on having the right state of mind. But what state of mind is most helpful when you’re working towards…

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Cancer, News

Are there other signs of breast cancer?

Most women know a lump can mean breast cancer. Most also know to get lumps checked by a doctor. But there’s more to breast cancer than lumps. And women need…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Hematology

Science and empathy: Dr. Agrawal mixes leading-edge cancer care with the human side of healing

When Laila S. Agrawal, M.D., was a child, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and became a cancer survivor. “I saw what she went…

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Flu, Infectious Disease, News, Prevention and Wellness

Flu prevention when it’s already in your home

It’s hard to watch a child or spouse suffer through flu symptoms like fever, aches, chills and headache. While you may be happy to bring your loved one soup or…

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Cancer, Hematology

Sickle cell anemia treatment advances showing promise

Breakthroughs in gene therapy are starting to bring new reason for hope to patients with sickle cell anemia. The inherited blood disease can cause severe pain, strokes, organ damage and…

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New Mom, New Parent, News

Free breastfeeding support for moms

Breastfeeding may come easy for some, but others struggle. Some of mothers’ biggest concerns are about latching on, supply, whether baby is eating enough, and issues with the breast including…

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News, Orthopedics

When a torn meniscus won’t heal, surgery may be needed

If you’ve been struggling with a stiff and swollen knee that may be difficult to straighten or is sometimes painful when twisting, you may have a torn meniscus. Your physician…

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News, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome is common and treatable

If you have erratic periods and have tried — and struggled — to get pregnant, you could be living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but not realize it, according to…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

What to look for and what to do if you suspect frostbite

If you’ve ever waited for a bus when the wind-chill is below zero, you understand why some school districts cancel classes on days when there is no ice or snow, but…

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Endovascular Neurosurgery, Heart, Neurosciences, News, Stroke

Comprehensive Stroke System offers the highest level of care when time matters

We’ve all heard “time is money” and “time heals all wounds.” What about this one? “Time lost is brain lost.” Treating a stroke quickly can mean the difference between recovery…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

What age is the MMR vaccine given to fight measles, mumps and rubella?

The Kentucky Department for Public Health recommends the following MMR vaccine schedule by age to prevent measles. All children ages 12 months and older who have not received the measles,…

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