Maintaining optimal brain health is essential for older adults, as cognitive decline can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. A brain-health-focused diet can play a vital role in enhancing cognitive function, supporting memory and reducing the risk of neurologic disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Here are ways to keep your brain healthy….
For Keith Asmussen, it’s a typical day in the office. A wake-up call before the sunrise, followed by a 4 a.m. drive to the backside of Churchill Downs. Cloaked in darkness, he makes his way to Barn 38 — the one belonging to his father, Steve. He changes clothes, learns his schedule and mounts his…
Some things are truly meant to be. Adam Maddox certainly believes so. Adam is a patient care associate at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. His job: Provide day-to-day support for patients who are recovering from an injury, illness or procedure. Sometimes, support comes in the form of physical assistance with patients’ daily activities. Other times, Adam is…
Get an early look at Norton West Louisville Hospital before it opens! Sign up for a 30-minute tour and be among the first to see inside the new hospital at 28th Street and Broadway. Tours are available Monday through Friday, Oct. 21 to 25, 4 to 7 p.m. Time slots are limited, so sign up…
Norton Orthopedic Institute has named a new physician to join its office in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Victor J. Kremser, M.D., will return to Hardin County as a nonsurgical orthopedic physician to serve Elizabethtown and the surrounding communities. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Kremser also will serve as medical co-director of Churchill Downs racetrack, beginning…
Every Norton Healthcare employee has the opportunity to grow in their own way, both personally and professionally. Take, for example, Shelby Wolfe, R.N., an intensive care unit (ICU) registered nurse at Norton Hospital. Shelby’s career journey began on the food and nutrition services team, where she delivered meals to patients on the same ICU where…
Norton Cancer Institute is the first health care organization to dose a patient with a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial medication for treatment of solid tumors under the sponsorship of OncoC4 Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel medicines for cancer and immunological diseases. The trial principal investigator is Tianhong Li, M.D., Ph.D., of the…
An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes…
Norton Healthcare announced the opening day for the new Norton West Louisville Hospital as Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. The new hospital is located on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus at 850 S. 28th St.. The new hospital will include a 24/7 emergency department, inpatient treatment, operating rooms, laboratory services, imaging services (including X-ray, ultrasound,…
David Schaeffer’s ministry is his life. He’s the director of Heaven’s Door Chapel in Burnside, Kentucky, and spends his days serving his community. That can mean he’s out on his farm and garden, tilling the earth, gathering fresh produce. Ministry, for David, also can mean he’s communicating with local officials and other pastors, organizing school…
Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Research Institute are enrolling volunteers in a research study examining the link between gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease. The 18-month study of people with and without Alzheimer’s disease focuses on whether an imbalance in good and bad bacteria plays a role in development of Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia. “This an exciting…
Joint pain can range from a minor inconvenience to a serious health issue, and symptoms of joint problems should not be ignored. Whether you experience hip pain, knee pain, a shoulder injury or other type of joint pain — recognizing when to seek medical attention can make a big difference in your overall health. “Your…
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