Orthopedics

Exercise for joint pain to improve mobility and reduce chronic pain

Exercises to reduce joint pain Regular exercise for joint pain can improve overall joint health and help reduce chronic pain.  Common causes of joint pain include arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout),…

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Norton Healthcare Foundation, Parkinson’s Disease, Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Research Institute unveils state-of-the-art research laboratory

Norton Research Institute will expand research efforts with the unveiling of the new Norton Research Institute Clinical & Translational Research Laboratory. The 7,200-square-foot facility, located inside Norton Healthcare Pavilion in…

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Endocrinology, Norton Community Medical Associates

How do you know if you have thyroid issues?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, near your collarbones. While this organ is little, it’s got big responsibilities, including regulating important hormone levels,…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, eCare, Foundation, Norton Now

Norton Healthcare, Madison Consolidated Schools bring telemedicine to students

Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, Norton Healthcare and Madison Consolidated Schools (MCS) will partner to offer virtual medical care to students at all six…

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Nonsurgical Orthopedics, Orthopedics

Nonsurgical treatments for joint pain offer faster relief with less downtime

Chronic joint pain affects many patients’ quality of life and can limit their daily activities. Fortunately, there are several nonsurgical treatments for joint pain available at Norton Orthopedic Institute that…

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Memory, Neurosciences

Lifestyle changes can reduce your risk and may prevent dementia

Perhaps the most effective way to prevent dementia is a healthy lifestyle that takes care of your heart and benefits your brain health, according to a Norton Neuroscience Institute memory…

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Norton Now

Types of blood tests and what they mean for your health

Blood tests are one way for your doctor to get a good picture of your general health. These top five blood tests show how your internal organs are working and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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