Behavioral Health, Go Confidently

11 more habits for a healthier, happier life

This content was originally published on BlueZones.com. Published here courtesy of Blue Zones and Tony Buettner. From our research in the healthiest and happiest places in the world, here are…

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Cancer, Cancer 2021, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Cancer specialist looks to help solve Amelia Earhart mystery

As a cancer specialist and neuro-oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute, Renato V. LaRocca, M.D., diagnoses and treats high-grade brain tumors and other solid tumors. Last summer, he applied the same…

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News, Obstetrics

Finding the care you want and may need for pregnancy and birth [INFOGRAPHIC]

Finding out you’re pregnant is an exciting time. It comes with a lot of decisions. What kind of care do you want for your pregnancy and birth? And for all…

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News, Sports Health

Meet your Couch to Race Day program training team

The Norton Sports Health training team is here to help you complete the Couch to Race program safely to avoid injuries. Our team includes orthopedic surgeons and nonsurgical orthopedic physicians…

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Cancer, News

Women with early-stage breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy

The average person may have only limited interest in news from a professional medical conference for oncologists. That changes quickly, however, when the news sparks a shift in medical treatment…

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Cancer

Norton Healthcare gastroenterologist supports colonoscopies for younger people

Is it ever too early for a colonoscopy? Need a colon cancer screening? Newly revised guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend that people as young as age 45 start…

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News, Spine

Woman conquers spondylolisthesis back pain with surgery

Back pain was Karyla Neutz’s reality — she woke up every day knowing she’d have to fight through immense pain. Living with back pain? Schedule an appointment with the spine…

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Cancer, News

Answers to why people don’t get colonoscopies

We get it— no one wants to talk about colon cancer and colonoscopies! But colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women and the second leading…

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Neurosciences, News

Golf helps Parkinson’s patients tee off against their disease

Jay Miller gripped his golf club and looked down at his ball resting on the green earth below. He paused and took his swing. Smack! The ball sailed across the…

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News, Orthopedics

Experience arthritis? Take control

By the year 2040, an estimated 78.4 million people age 18 and older (25.9 percent of the projected total adult population) will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for…

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Cancer, News

How to enjoy the sun safely

As summer hits full stride, families throughout Kentucky will be spending lots of time outdoors. Whether you are working outside or enjoying time at the park, lake or playground, Norton…

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Neurosciences, News

Stroke myths debunked

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. But what do you really know about…

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