Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Kentucky woman standing four inches taller after 2-day scoliosis surgery

Though decades have passed, Angie Birge still remembers third grade. “People started to notice that I had something wrong with me,” Angie said. “And they would make fun of me…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

10 best rotator cuff exercises for pain relief

Maybe you’re reaching for something on a high shelf, or your tennis swing isn’t what it used to be. The bad news? You may have an issue with your rotator…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

Shoulder ache and pain: What’s causing your persistent discomfort?

If reaching up on a shelf, fastening your seat belt, or sleeping on your side has become uncomfortable, it’s worth looking into the cause of your shoulder ache and pain….

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, News, Norton Healthcare Foundation

Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s Hospital foundations strengthen community connections with new outreach appointments

The Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation have hired Leslie Smart, CFRE, and Lance Wilkerson to serve as system directors of outreach. Smart will support initiatives east of Jefferson…

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Cardiology, Heart, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Fit, fast and asymptomatic: Runner’s hidden heart disease nearly went undetected

When Terry Griffis laced up his running shoes last August, he had no reason to believe anything was wrong with his heart. The Jeffersonville, Indiana, resident had just turned 60…

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Norton Healthcare Foundation

More than 500 hours of heart: 2 volunteers give back through Norton Healthcare Foundation, Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation events

For Angela Fields and Mary Lynne Shackelford, volunteering isn’t something you squeeze in when you have extra time. It’s a way of life. Both women recently surpassed 500 volunteer hours,…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

All-day, full-length spine surgery helps Kentucky woman correct severe, decades-long scoliosis

Christy Mellons knew she needed surgery. The 53-year-old was living in constant pain with extreme scoliosis and kyphosis. Her spine was pressing down on her lungs. Her neck was hunched…

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Cardiology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Racing back stronger: How a heart procedure put a NASCAR driver back in the driver’s seat

For Bryce Applegate, racing has always been about precision, focus, and control. From the time he first climbed into a go‑kart as a kid, he showed a natural ability to…

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Spine

Norton Leatherman Spine surgeon makes history with first use of new spine surgery robot

Norton Leatherman Spine has reached a major milestone in the evolution of spine care. Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine, has become the first in the…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Louisville educator diagnosed with MS finds inspiration in a Barbie box

One look inside LaVonya Jones’ office reveals exactly where she draws her inspiration. Staggered on a shelf behind her desk are about a dozen Barbie dolls in unopened boxes. They’re…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

A mother’s view: Navigating autism, finding joy, and redefining acceptance

When Tiffany Coleman describes her 5-year-old son, Jack, her entire face lights up. He is “funny, clever, and determined” —  a child whose personality fills every room he enters. Jack…

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Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

A 2nd chance: Hannah McKinley’s fight for her life and the future of her son

When Hannah McKinley opened her eyes one morning in 2017, nothing felt normal. She had been coughing a lot, but now she was gasping for air. Hannah was young, seemingly…

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