Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Prevention and Wellness

Norton Healthcare celebrates Pride Month by sharing employee stories from a diverse workforce

Evon Muratalla-Young, executive secretary, Norton Healthcare Institute for Nursing, has been part of the Norton Healthcare family for nearly two years. In that time, she has found a career home…

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Weight Management

Gastric band surgery jump-starts a 140-pound weight loss for father of 2

Becoming a dad was Jerad Millay’s greatest source of pride. But when his son began taking those first precious steps, he realized he needed to take a different step, too….

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Orthopedics, Spine

The Schroth method: Noninvasive treatment for scoliosis gaining popularity in the US

Scoliosis affects about 7 million people in the U.S. People with scoliosis have an abnormal curve in their spine, which can vary in severity. For those who need treatment, options…

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Infectious Disease

Rapid HIV test near me: Where to go

The prognosis for people diagnosed with HIV has improved dramatically compared to decades ago. With treatment, you can manage the virus and live a long, healthy life. Rapid HIV testing…

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Recruiting

Norton Healthcare receives Worksite Wellness designation

Norton Healthcare is proud to have received platinum-level Worksite Wellness Award at the 2019 Worksite Wellness annual conference. N Good Health is Norton Healthcare’s employee wellness program. “Norton Healthcare has…

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Recruiting

Norton Healthcare employee is Kentucky Nurses Association Nurse of the Year

Jo Singleton, DNP, RN-BC, director, ambulatory care management, was honored with the Nurse of the Year award at the Kentucky Nurses Association December 2018 conference. In her role, Jo oversees…

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Behavioral Health, Breast Health, Cancer, Prevention and Wellness, Womens Health

3D mammograms can mean fewer unnecessary callbacks and less anxiety

Dense breast tissue can make it hard to find cancers on mammograms because dense tissue and cancers both look white on a mammogram. By comparison, fatty tissue looks dark. In…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation

13 individuals and families donate more than $1.3 million

(Left to right, front: Russell F. Cox, Tara Hamilton, Lynnie Meyer, Roger Hale, Dana Allen, Lelia Sublett; second row: Randy Hamilton, Andrew Strausbaugh, Terrian Barnes, Karen Hale, Mike Logan, James…

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Heart

Why you should care about these 8 risk factors for heart disease

We get bombarded by health news, research, tips and warnings every day. Eat this, don’t eat that. Do this, don’t do that. Sometimes there’s a lot of noise, and we…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Fiber rich foods for weight loss

Why did mom always tell you to eat your vegetables? Because mom is always right! What do vegetables, beans, lentils, fruits, whole and intact grains, seeds and nuts all have…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Orthopedics, Sports Health

From injured athlete to sports medicine doctor

For a self-described “nerd who loves sports,” it’s no surprise that Nyagon G. Duany, M.D., has built a successful career in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery in Louisville and Southern…

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Cardiology, Heart, Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Heart-healthy recipes: Low-fat pineapple slaw

Love coleslaw but wish for a version without so much mayo? Here’s a solution. This refreshing take on slaw boasts bold flavors, but stays light with the addition of sweet…

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