Neurosciences

Founder, chairman of Norton Neuroscience Institute celebrates 50 years in practice

It’s an interesting juxtaposition. A crossroads, if you will. On one hand, the office of Christopher B. Shields, M.D., is synonymous with progress. Sitting on the 11th floor of the Gray Street Medical Building, it overlooks downtown Louisville. The wall of windows along one side allows for a nearly panoramic view of the city’s hospital…

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Foundation

Louisville PGA TOUR event to benefit Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute

When the PGA TOUR’s ISCO Championship returns to Kentucky in 2025, the community benefit will reach beyond great golf and tourism. This not-for-profit tournament will donate proceeds to support Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. Each PGA TOUR tournament, including the ISCO Championship, is able to support its charity…

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Health Equity, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Unity Jam – Back-to-school event July 27 will offer health and wellness information, backpacks and school supplies for children

Unity Jam, a free event for all school-age children and the community, will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Newburg location of Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana, 5020 E. Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40218. The event is hosted by Norton Healthcare. This back-to-school event will…

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Heart, Women’s Heart Program, Womens Health

Country music crooner Carly Pearce is battling pericarditis — a women’s cardiology specialist explains the condition

Country music singer and Kentucky native Carly Pearce, shared with fans through social media that she was diagnosed with pericarditis, a condition impacting her heart. While she shared that she expects to make a full recovery, she wanted to be open about her diagnosis to educate others as well as encourage everyone to advocate for…

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Endocrinology, Norton Community Medical Associates

Excessive thirst and what it means: Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes can be subtle. Take thirst, for example. If you find yourself reaching for the water bottle more than usual — it could be a sign of something more serious.  Type 1 diabetes is also called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. It can develop at any time, but typically this…

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Norton Now

Are you up to date on vaccines?

We’ve heard a lot about COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in the last few years, but there are other adult vaccines you need, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages all adults to maintain a regular vaccination schedule. Do adults need vaccinations? The short answer is yes. “Vaccines help everybody,” said Monalisa M. Tailor, M.D., internal medicine…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart

Atrial fibrillation arrhythmia patients have many options for treatments

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is the most common arrhythmia in adults and it increases with age. In A-fib, the heart’s upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and chaotically and are out of sync with the lower chambers (ventricles). This chaotic electrical activity in the atria leads to irregular and sometimes rapid heartbeats. This irregular rhythm can lead…

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Health Equity, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Get a sneak peek inside Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton West Louisville Hospital is more than just a health care facility; it is a symbol of hope, healing and community collaboration. Currently, construction crews are installing flooring and lighting, with hospital equipment and decor soon to follow. The community recently received a sneak peek of the hospital as the building continues to take shape…

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Endocrinology, News, Vascular Surgery

New treatment available for poor circulation in feet at risk of amputation

If you have poor circulation in your feet, you’ve probably noticed weak or painful muscles when you walk, “pins and needles” tingling, pale skin, bulging veins or other symptoms. Don’t take poor blood circulation lightly. Your primary care provider can determine whether simple treatment options like regular massages, compression socks, putting your feet up and…

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Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

40-year hairdresser back behind the chair after successful reverse shoulder replacement surgery

For 20 years, Michael Rondinelli’s Fridays have come to develop a beautiful repetition. Around 4:30 p.m., the 64-year-old licensed cosmetologist sets up shop in the salon of The Pendennis Club of Louisville. It’s very “Hemingway” inside — vintage decor, lots of wood built-ins. The salon is small, just two chairs and a large mirror. It…

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Norton Community Medical Associates

Emergency robotic-assisted surgery prevents Jeffersonville, Indiana, woman from having major abdominal surgery

Jeffersonville, Indiana, resident Connie Moser had been diagnosed with a hernia in her abdominal area. A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through tissue or muscle that holds it in place. She did not have plans to get it fixed since it wasn’t bothering her. Then things went terribly wrong. She began experiencing stomach pain…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Norton Primary Care

Amid the fear and restlessness of anxiety, don’t overlook the physical symptoms

The difficulty concentrating and the feeling of dread, irritability or restlessness that come with anxiety can make it difficult to notice some of the physical symptoms of anxiety. Some level of anxiety is normal and a natural reaction embedded in our bodies. For instance, in a dangerous situation, our bodies respond by releasing hormones that…

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