Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Stroke

Three years after stroke, Louisville man credits rehab team and tools in journey back to full health

Every day, millions of people go for walks — up and down the aisles of the grocery store, around the cul-de-sacs of their neighborhood or through the parks with their dogs. For many, it’s almost mindless, a small break from the stress of their day-to-day lives. But for David Todd, simply placing one foot correctly…

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Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, News

Mike Cassity: A coach’s playbook for fighting cancer

Mike Cassity — known simply as “Coach” to everyone — has spent 43 years as a college football coach at 18 universities, including nine as defensive coordinator. Twelve years ago, while coaching in the Southeastern Conference at the University of Kentucky, his life took an unexpected turn when what he thought was simple back pain…

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Cancer, Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Cancer Institute: Advancing cancer care through clinical research

Clinical trials play a vital role in discovering new cancer treatments. Each year, Norton Cancer Institute participates in numerous research studies that help develop better ways to treat cancer. Understanding clinical trials: The 4 phases When a new cancer treatment is being developed, it goes through four distinct testing phases before becoming widely available: Phase…

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News

Norton Healthcare offers assistance with health care bills

From surveys done over the past several years, Norton Healthcare* has found that uncomfortable conversations about insurance and ability to pay for medical expenses often prevent individuals from seeking much-needed medical care. In 2024, the first full year Norton Healthcare offered an expanded financial assistance program, nearly 1,500 individuals qualified to receive assistance in the…

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Heart, News

Treating high blood pressure: What are your options?

If you are one of many who have been told they have high blood pressure (also called hypertension) or your blood pressure is creeping closer to a high reading, you’ve got options for treatment that you should discuss with your provider. There are three: lifestyle changes, medication and a new minimally invasive procedure that can…

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Heart

Norton Healthcare offers groundbreaking treatment for high blood pressure

From lifestyle changes to medication, you may have tried a variety of solutions to lower your blood pressure numbers. Now, there’s a new option to help decrease dangerous blood pressure (also called hypertension). Norton Heart & Vascular Institute is the first in Kentucky and Southern Indiana to offer a new procedure called renal denervation. For…

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Heart Attack, Women’s Heart Program

Heart attack symptoms in women: What you need to know

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is when blood flow to part of the heart is drastically reduced or stopped. This can happen when the arteries are narrowed from conditions such as coronary artery disease. According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack happens every 40 seconds in the United States.  Heart attack symptoms…

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Breast Cancer

First of its kind breast reconstruction surgery available at Norton Healthcare

Imagine a world where every woman recovering from breast cancer surgery can feel whole again. That is now possible thanks to new technology available through Norton Cancer Institute and Norton Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. After a mastectomy, a patient may wish to have breast reconstruction, which involves multiple steps to prepare for implants. Until now,…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

The effects of alcohol and cannabis on your blood pressure

You’ve heard the usual heart health advice — exercise more, cut the salt, maybe swap the fries for a salad. But no one talks about your weekend wine and cocktails, that edible you split with a friend or the vape pen tucked in your drawer. Let’s go there. Many adults enjoy alcohol or use cannabis…

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Norton Healthcare Foundation

Donors gift $10.9 million through Wade Mountz Heritage Society

The 2025 class of the Wade Mountz Heritage Society has made planned gifts of $10.9 million to the Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. To date, members of the society have donated $93 million aimed toward health care for the community. “Everyone who is part of this society is part of the vision to make this…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Aging aches and pains: Normal or a red flag?

Are my aches and pains due to aging? Or something else? You used to bounce back after a weekend of yard work — now your back feels it for days afterward. You started having knee pain when you use the stairs. Or maybe your hands started feeling stiff in the mornings. Any of this sound…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Caring for aging parents can be challenging. Here are some things to know

Your parents cared for you for the first years of your life, and they may need your help as they get older. Caring for aging parents can be both challenging and rewarding. It’s important to manage healthy communication and boundaries during this time, while meeting the health care needs of the older adult. Here are…

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