Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Urogynecology, Womens Health

Conquering incontinence and restoring confidence

After the birth of her first child, Donna Gomez began to experience the beginning symptoms of urinary stress incontinence, or the involuntary loss or leakage of urine. She had gained weight during her pregnancy, and carrying a 10-pound, six-ounce baby put a lot of pressure on her bladder. The combination caused occasional post-delivery bladder leakage…

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News, Orthopedics

The 1 place at home where you need to pay more attention

It can feel like a scary world out there, with potential danger lurking around every corner. You may be diligent and on guard for hazards when you leave your home, but you could be missing one of the worst offenders right in your own home. The last step. That’s right, the step just before your…

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Cancer, Neurosciences, News

What are head and neck tumors and how do they form?

How does a tumor form? A tumor forms when cells duplicate and grow into an abnormal mass of tissue.  Benign tumors typically grow slowly and do no invade neighboring areas.  Malignant, or cancerous, tumors grow more quickly and can aggressively invade surrounding regions, as well as, spread to other parts of the body. What is…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Hematology

Driven by science, Dr. Grewal finds his true passion caring for patients

Apart from his thirst for science and knowledge, Jaspreet Grewal, M.D., Ph.D., a hematologist and medical oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute, is passionate about patient care. “Taking care of patients is an extremely satisfying experience. Patients come to you with a lot of hope and trust, which no other profession can provide. As an oncologist,…

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News, Weight Management

Gaining bariatric surgery expertise by traveling the world to learn the latest techniques

Brisbane, Australia, and Louisville, Kentucky,might be more similar than you think. The residents of both cities love horses, have a river running along or through them and are places Jeff W. Allen, M.D., bariatric surgeon with Norton Weight Management Services, has called home. After graduating from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and studying medicine at…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Legos a form of therapy for multiple sclerosis patients

Kathleen Jordan spread out dozens of Legos on the table in front of her. She started matching the like shapes and colors into their own, individual piles. “Sorting them is one of my favorite parts,” said Kathleen, a former Fort Knox, Kentucky, military lawyer turned life coach. “It helps keep my mind sharp.” Kathleen has…

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Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Prevention and Wellness

7 things to know about getting a colonoscopy

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so this month, and throughout the year, we’re sharing important resources from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer, often called colon cancer, is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined nationwide. Oftentimes you…

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News, Recipes

Our collection of nutrition articles and recipes for a healthy diet

Eating nutritious food is an everyday goal — hopefully. It’s certainly a goal that has huge benefits for your health and your overall well-being. Nutrition is also an important factor in weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight, a behavior that helps prevent a host of diseases. March is Nutrition Month, so we’re making it…

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News

Norton Healthcare celebrates International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the achievements of women. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter, with a call to build a more gender-balanced world. Women thrive at Norton Healthcare Norton Healthcare was recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Women, ranking No. 67 out of 300 companies in the nation. That’s…

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News, Sleep Medicine

Do you have sleep apnea? Take our quiz to find out

Snoring and sleep apnea Sleep apnea affects millions of people in the U.S. each year. Luckily, it is among the easiest sleep disorders to treat. Sleep apnea symptoms include loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue. People suffering from sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during sleep — as many as several hundred times a night….

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, News

Left atrial appendage closure: a life-changing procedure for patients with nonvalvular A-fib

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, currently affecting over 5 million people in the U.S. Twenty percent of all strokes occur in patients with A-fib; and A-fib-related strokes are more frequently fatal and disabling. The most common treatment to reduce stroke risk in patients with A-fib is a blood-thinning medication such as…

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Heart, Neurosciences, Stroke

Luke Perry’s death highlights stroke risk in younger people

“Beverly Hills, 90210″ star Luke Perry died less than a week after suffering a major stroke. He was just 52 years old. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. While most strokes occur in people over age 65, they are not limited to this…

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