Cancer, News

Norton Cancer Institute specialist expands regional care options

For many people, three of life’s scariest words are, “You have cancer.” According to Adam D. Lye, M.D., the good news is that advances in research, technology and treatment are…

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Dementia, Neurosciences

How to communicate with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia

Nearly 6 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, including more than 90,000 in Greater Louisville. Chances are you know someone with one of these diseases….

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

When do I need a flu shot? It may not feel like flu season, but October is the time to get one

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over 6 months old get a flu shot before the end of October. “You need to get vaccinated now…

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Neurosciences, News

Concussion specialist creates athletic trainer forum to improve care of local student athletes

Tad D. Seifert, M.D., neurologist and director of Norton Healthcare’s Sports Concussion Program, stands at a podium in front of about 40 athletic trainers representing different high schools and colleges…

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News, Womens Health

New breast care center to open in northeastern Louisville

Women who need care for all types of breast health issues will find new options in northeastern Louisville at Norton Breast Health Center on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. The…

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Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

Fall weather can contribute to headaches and migraine attacks

Stuffy noses and allergies aren’t the only ailments that come with fall. It’s also a prime time for headaches. “The change in barometric pressure may act as a triggering event…

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Expecting, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, News, Obstetrics

What is a high-risk pregnancy, and who takes care of me

High-risk pregnancies account for about six percent to eight percent of pregnancies. Though the reasons for a pregnancy to be high risk can vary, one constant is that you and…

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News, Sports Health

Norton Healthcare surgeons dominate arm and hand surgery portion of Louisville Magazine’s ‘Top Surgeons’ survey

Louisville Magazine recently asked thousands of physicians in the Louisville area which surgeons they’d call on if they or a member of their family needed care. In the hand surgery…

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Cervical Cancer, Gynecology, News, Prevention and Wellness, Women's Pelvic Health, Womens Health

Beyond the Pap smear: What you need to know about new cervical cancer screening guidelines

A panel of government-appointed experts has updated its guidelines with new cervical cancer screening options for women ages 30 to 65. For women in this age group, the U.S. Preventive…

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News, Obstetrics

Natural childbirth with nitrous oxide when contractions are at their worst

Intent on another natural childbirth, Tina Zeller had a lot to look forward to with the birth of her second child. She and her husband, Drew, couldn’t wait for their…

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Cancer, News

Cancer patients, care providers take part in painting ‘Butterfly of Hope’

As an oncologist, Joseph J. Maly, M.D., knows art therapy can help improve the lives of people dealing with a medical diagnosis such as cancer. At Norton Cancer Institute –…

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Heart

When seconds count, Vipul Panchal, M.D., stands ready to perform lifesaving angioplasty

As a young medical resident, Vipul R. Panchal, M.D., brought hot coffee and a stack of electrocardiograms to the hospital bedside of a cardiologist who was undergoing dialysis. Each morning,…

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