During Your Pregnancy, Endocrinology, Planning Your Pregnancy

A healthy pregnancy is possible with challenges of diabetes

Shahrazad Scott was diagnosed with prediabetes and was working to get healthier and lose weight. She wanted children, but nothing was planned. She was excited when she found out she…

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Pharmacy

How to read a prescription label: A patient’s guide to what it all means

Reading the directions on a new prescription can feel like reading a foreign language. Between abbreviations, dosing schedules and warning stickers, it’s easy to walk away from the pharmacy counter…

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News

Marathon and miniMarathon race-day strategies and tips for success

Once the Kentucky Derby Festival Humana miniMarathon and Marathon race day arrives, it sounds simple, right? Left, right, left, right, one foot in front of the other. Runners know there’s…

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Cancer, Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation

Endowed chair position advances sarcoma research, specialized cancer care in Kentucky

Norton Cancer Institute continues to expand access to specialized cancer care with the establishment of the Steven Vanover Foundation Endowed Chair, a major investment in supporting the advancement of sarcoma…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis at Stage 0 gave Kerrie Fullen a second chance

Kerrie Fullen has spent years around cancer care. As a Norton Healthcare employee who worked with Norton Cancer Institute, she understood better than most why routine screenings matter. She’s also…

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News, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Norton King's Daughters' Health

Norton King’s Daughters’ Health breaks ground on new EMS Transport Hub

Norton King’s Daughters’ Health officially launched the construction of a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transport Hub with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the hospital’s main campus,…

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Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Recruiting

Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital earns highest honors for nursing excellence

Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital has earned Magnet Recognition with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest honor a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence. The…

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Neurosciences

Rebekah Israel, M.D., returns to Madison, Indiana, to practice neurology with Norton Neuroscience Institute, bringing specialized care to her hometown

For Rebekah Israel, M.D., choosing to begin her medical career in Madison, Indiana was a rather easy decision. “Madison is like coming home,” Dr. Rebekah Israel said. She moved to…

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Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

‘Oh yeah, you’re on my team!’ — Glioblastoma patient turns scrub top into souvenir symbol of hope

Richie Heil thought he was simply coming down with something. In March 2026, after routine blood work at his primary care physician’s office, he felt a little nauseous. It wasn’t…

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News, Pharmacy

Norton Healthcare celebrates grand opening of Norton Pharmacy – Blankenbaker, featuring innovative central fill pharmacy

Norton Healthcare celebrated the grand opening of Norton Pharmacy – Blankenbaker, a full-service retail pharmacy and home to the health system’s new central fill pharmacy. This innovative facility uses advanced…

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Breastfeeding, Obstetrics

How breastfeeding support helped one mom succeed — and help other families

National Breastfeeding Month is celebrated every August to raise awareness about the benefits of breast milk and promote better support systems for nursing families. While breastfeeding can be rewarding for…

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Cardiology

What your fitness wearable is telling you (or not) about your heart health

Millions of people wear consumer devices that track everything from sleep to stress levels, heart rate to step count, and many things in between. Some wearable trackers claim to monitor…

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