Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

If Ironman athletes get hurt, here are the sports medicine specialists who help them

If Ironman athletes were really made of iron, sports medicine specialists wouldn’t be needed. The athletes who will swim 2.4 miles in the Ohio River, bike 112 miles through the…

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Breastfeeding, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding jumps among Kentucky women

Good news for babies in Kentucky: More mothers in the commonwealth are giving their children valuable nutrients through breastfeeding, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2018 Breastfeeding…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

How eating from your local farmers market can help your health [infographic]

  Farmers markets are bountiful at this time of year. Locally grown fruits and vegetables not only taste better, but they have great health benefits. Take a look at how…

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Cancer, News

Norton Cancer Institute researching how to reduce infections linked to treating AML

A treatment made from umbilical cord blood is helping oncology and hematology specialists at Norton Cancer Institute reduce infections in patients getting high-dose chemotherapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML)….

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics

What to do about arthritis hip pain and whether it’s time to seek help

Do you have stiffness, soreness or pain in your hip due to arthritis? How can you tell the difference between being a little sore after an activity or if it’s…

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News, Orthopedics

What to do about arthritis hip pain and whether it’s time to seek help

Do you have stiffness, soreness or pain in your hip due to arthritis? How can you tell the difference between being a little sore after an activity or if it’s…

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News, Sports Health

Want to be ready for your next competition? Don’t forget to train your mind

  Every athlete knows about the pressure to perform. It’s an inevitable part of any competition. However, often, athletes prioritize physical over mental preparation. Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., director of mental performance…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

West Nile virus in South Louisville

Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness released a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 9, explaining mosquitoes found in a South Louisville location have tested positive for West Nile virus. According…

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News, Spine

Two years after life-changing scoliosis surgery, teen athlete helps kids

Just months ago, 13-year-old Reagan Herndon made the Butler Traditional High School junior varsity girls softball team — a feat that brings her one step closer to her dream of…

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Heart, News

Vascular surgeon Ferenc Nagy, M.D., loves helping patients and credits his immigrant parents

Ferenc P. Nagy, M.D., credits his parents for where he is today — a successful vascular surgeon doing a job he loves. They encouraged him to get the education they…

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Cancer, News

Young supporters run 4,000 miles across America to fight cancer

How far would you go to help stop cancer? This summer, 90 college-age students have been running 4,000 miles across the country — that’s about 5.6 million steps each —…

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Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

M.A.S.H. star reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

Alan Alda recently revealed that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease. The “M.A.S.H.” star appeared on “CBS This Morning” and shared that he was diagnosed three years ago. Parkinson’s disease is…

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