News, Norton Clark

Rewarding volunteer opportunities available at Norton Clark Hospital

Norton Clark Hospital is looking for individuals who would like to give back in return for fellowship, respect and a sense of purpose. These are the common themes among volunteers who give their time at the hospital. Jeffersonville native Nicole Ruoff helps provide direction to visitors in the hospital’s main lobby. She enjoys helping people…

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Health & Wellness, News

Norton Healthcare requests participation in its Community Health Needs Survey to help identify health issues of greatest concern to residents

Understanding the health needs of our community is an important step in ensuring everyone has access to the resources they need for health and well-being. Norton Healthcare conducts a Community Health Needs Survey every three years. Survey responses help us understand and plan for the programs and services needed most in the communities we serve….

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Equity inclusion belonging, Health Equity, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Norton Healthcare social worker guiding people through the grief of losing family members to suicide

If the age-old saying “what a difference a day makes” holds true, then imagine how much difference years can make. As Shelita Jackson and Kamilla Taylor walk through the front doors of the Institute for Health Equity, a Part of Norton Healthcare, they’re the personification of the positive change time can bring. “We have to…

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During Your Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

Midwife finds underdiagnosed condition, helping expectant mom safely deliver her newborn son

Taylor and Micah Spears wanted to start a family but were concerned there was something wrong. With the recommendation of a friend who was a doula, they drove from Cecilia, Kentucky, near Elizabethtown, to Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana, for help. Knowing they also wanted their first birth experience to include a midwife, they…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer

It is possible to develop lung cancer without smoking. Here’s what you need to know

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer, including both small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, is the second most common cancer in adults in the United States (not counting skin cancer). There will be about 234,580 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in 2024. Of those new cases, about 10% to 20% will occur…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer

A low-dose CT scan could help you find lung cancer early

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky has the highest rate of lung cancer in the U.S. If you’re at risk, catching it early is critical. A low-dose CT scan can help. Lung cancer symptoms don’t usually show until the disease has advanced. But if caught early, the chance of surviving five…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

A lung cancer screening may seem overwhelming — here are some suggested questions to ask to your doctor.

Are you a current or former smoker who’s thinking about getting a lung cancer screening? Maybe you have an appointment for a cancer test or lung biopsy scheduled, or you’re awaiting results of a lung cancer test. At any of these stages, you likely have questions about your results, diagnosis and more. Norton Cancer Institute…

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Sports Health

Older adults’ guide to improving muscle tone and building muscle after age 60

Strength at every ageFor older adults, there are many benefits to beginning a strength training routine, and improving muscle tone is an important aspect of physical fitness while aging. It’s not too late to start; in fact, studies show the body remains responsive to muscle-building exercises, regardless of age and when you begin. “Building muscle…

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News, Norton Clark, Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare expands access to care in east Jeffersonville

Norton Healthcare continues its focus of expanding access to health care in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Additional emergency and diagnostic services soon will be available when Norton Medical Center opens on Monday, March 4, in the Jeffersonville Commons shopping center, 2023 Mercy Way. The new center, a $17 million investment, will house a full-service emergency department and…

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Neurosciences, Stroke

There’s nothing mini about a ‘mini stroke’

Mini stroke symptoms can be the same as a stroke, but may pass after a few minutes or hours. However, “mini stroke” isn’t an accurate name for what’s happening — it’s neither mini nor is it a stroke. The correct medical term is “transient ischemic attack,” and there’s no way for you to know on…

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Sports Health

Why strength and resistance training can help you as you age

The importance of building muscle as we age Strength and resistance training can play an important role in healthy aging. The aging process is often associated with a decline in muscle mass, strength and physical stamina. However, incorporating simple strength and resistance training exercises can help older adults maintain muscle mass, improve mobility and reduce…

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Cancer, Womens Health

‘This is ministry to me’

You’ll never hear another story quite like Euwonna Jones’. Euwonna is a mastectomy fitter at Norton Cancer Institute Pat Harrison Resource Center in Southern Indiana. Here’s how surviving her own harrowing health experiences led her to a career caring for cancer patients as they heal. In Nov. 2009, while living in her hometown of Detroit,…

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