Norton Audubon, Norton Hospital, Norton West Louisville Hospital, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Wound Care

From Sunday church service to emergency surgery

Karen Burke knows firsthand how quickly life can change. While getting ready for church on April 20, 2025, Karen noticed some swelling in her ankle and discomfort in her lower…

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Locations, Norton West Louisville Hospital

New athletic fields planned for West Louisville in summer 2026

The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center campus has announced construction of multipurpose athletic fields that will be built on the corner of 30th Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, creating…

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Breast Cancer, Cancer

This two-minute test could be your first line of defense against breast cancer

A two-minute test can reveal a person’s breast cancer risk before it’s too late. One in eight women will develop breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Due to…

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Arm and Hand, Orthopedics

Kentucky artist picks up the brush again after thumb surgery

Art is Max Hassan’s passion. Ever since he was a child, he’s loved to draw. The pencil — to him — fit like a glove in his hand, as he…

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Cancer, Gastroenterology, News

Norton Healthcare first in Kentucky to unveil new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Life-changing, advanced cancer technology has arrived at Norton Audubon Hospital for patients with pancreatic cancer. William B. Evans III, M.D., gastroenterologist with Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, recently became the…

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News

Important update about Cigna insurance coverage

We are pleased to share that Norton Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare have reached a new agreement, effective Oct. 1, 2025. This means patients who have Cigna Healthcare insurance will continue…

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Norton Hospital, Norton Specialists

Why Norton Healthcare was named the Best Hospital in Louisville by U.S. News & World Report

When it comes to choosing a hospital, patients and families want to know they are receiving trusted, high-quality care. Each year, U.S. News & World Report helps guide those decisions…

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Heart

Louisville man turns heart failure survival into lifesaving advocacy

After surviving heart failure, a Louisville man is championing cardiovascular health and educating others about the importance of lifesaving care. In May 2024, Audwin Helton was enjoying the PGA Championship…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Primary Care, Young Men's Health

Why weight management really matters

There is no single way to achieve weight loss for men. “If there were, we would all be doing that,” said Joshua H. Brandon, M.D., “but it’s more complicated than…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Primary Care, Young Men's Health

Hair loss in your 20s and 30s can be caused by many issues, and here’s what you can do about it

Male-pattern baldness is a type of androgenic alopecia — which is a long way of saying hair loss that affects men. This is the most common type of hair loss…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Primary Care, Young Men's Health

Dude, get a doctor: Erectile dysfunction is common in young men – get the right treatment

For young men, sexual response is often a reflex. Erectile dysfunction affects older guys, right? Wrong. Younger men, including guys in their 20s, can experience erection issues.  Erectile dysfunction is…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Primary Care, Young Men's Health

Dude, get a doctor: Men’s mental health matters, too

Struggling with stress or burnout? As a man, talking about your feelings isn’t weak; it’s part of addressing your overall health. Between the ages of 22 and 35, life involves…

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