Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Health Equity, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Introducing the care team at Norton West Louisville Hospital

For much of the care team joining Norton West Louisville Hospital, working in West Louisville wasn’t just a choice; it was more of a calling. The hospital, located at 28th Street and West Broadway, will offer comprehensive services, from primary care and surgery to social support, with a diverse team of providers dedicated to meeting…

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Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton West Louisville Hospital medical providers now accepting appointments

Appointments for Nov. 11 and later are now available for adult and pediatric primary care and specialty care at Norton West Louisville Hospital. Extended hours for adult and pediatric primary care currently are available on weekdays as well as Saturdays.  The medical offices at Norton West Louisville Hospital will house adult primary care providers and…

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Neurosciences, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Parkinson’s Disease

Norton Neuroscience Institute to acquire groundbreaking focused ultrasound technology

Norton Neuroscience Institute will be the first and only facility in Kentucky to offer MRI-guided high-frequency focused ultrasound for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. This life-changing treatment has been shown to dramatically improve tremor symptoms for patients starting on the day of treatment. The technology will be purchased with $2.8 million in funding through the Norton…

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News, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Urban Workforce Development Initiative holds graduation ceremony

Norton West Louisville Hospital, under construction at the corner of 28th Street and West Broadway, is set to open Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, yet lives are being transformed already through the work happening on the job site. The Urban Workforce Development Initiative (UWDI), a program developed by the hospital’s general contractor, Harmon/Messer Construction Co., in…

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Memory, Neurosciences

Eating well means eating for brain health

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….

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Neurosciences, Sports Health

Norton Sports Health helps Churchill Downs jockey complete monthslong return to ride

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…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences

Stroke survivor turns near-death experience into career in health care

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…

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Nonsurgical Orthopedics, Orthopedics, Sports Health

Norton Orthopedic Institute welcomes new doctor to Elizabethtown

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…

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Brand Feature, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Norton Hospital

From nutrition to nursing: An ICU nurse’s inspiring journey at Norton Healthcare

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…

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Cancer, Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Cancer Institute patient receives first-in-world clinical trial medicine dose

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…

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Endocrinology, Foundation, News

World-renowned diabetes researcher joins Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute

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…

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Health Equity, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton West Louisville Hospital announces opening day

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,…

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