Endovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Stroke

Minimally invasive stroke treatment takes a new path

When most people think of aneurysm or stroke treatments, they imagine brain surgeons cutting into the skull. But in reality, surgeons usually stop these dangerous clots and bleeds by passing…

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Neurosciences

Take charge of these 12 risk factors for stroke

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability, and strokes are on the rise in younger people. Many common risk factors can be changed by modifying your lifestyle…

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Splash N Dash

Run, jog or walk your way to a 5k

My first 5k race didn’t look or feel anything like I thought it would. I thought the race would be grueling and ten steps after the finish line, I’d vow…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon doctor combines two passions

During the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon, Robin G. Curry, M.D., wasn’t feeling quite like her normal self. Dr. Curry, orthopedic and sports medicine specialist with Norton Orthopedic…

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Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

Eye cancer: risk factors, prevention and symptoms

Eye cancer may not be something we hear about very often, but there will be over 3,300 new eye cancers diagnosed in 2019, according to the American Cancer Society. Primary…

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Health & Wellness

A dedicated patient navigator helps veterans access the health care they need

If you’re a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, you’ve given a lot. Norton Healthcare wants to give back to you by offering you easy and convenient access to leading…

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Faith and Health Ministries, Prevention and Wellness

St. Augustine health ministry empowers with blood pressure screenings and education

Founded in 1870, St. Augustine Catholic Church is one of the oldest African American parishes in the nation. Its legendary Lenten fish fry is one expression of the faith community’s…

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Newsjacking, Orthopedics, Spine

Tiger Woods’ back surgery explained

Tiger Woods’ back surgery – anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery – performed just less than two years before his comeback victory in the 2019 Masters is a less invasive…

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Prevention and Wellness

Spring cleaning: The medicine cabinet edition

Getting rid of unused or expired medications and prescriptions often leaves us scratching our heads on how to dispose of them, especially if they are painkillers or narcotics. Similar to…

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Immediate Care Centers, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Primary Care

Where do I go for seasonal allergy relief?

Maybe you know the drill. The temperature rises and so do your hopes as spring seems to have finally arrived. Then it starts: the sneezing, the itchy eyes, the dry…

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Weight Management

Bariatric surgery: 8 steps on your weight loss journey

If you’re thinking about bariatric surgery to take control of your weight and your health, you probably have questions. Maybe you’re wondering what you need to do to prepare for…

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Cancer

Derby Divas event to honor and remember Shantel Lanerie

This year’s Derby Divas event will honor and remember Shantel Lanerie, the wife of jockey Corey Lanerie. Shantel passed away last year after battling breast cancer.  Corey and Shantel met…

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