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Dr. Michelle Julien: the colorectal surgeon with the poop emoji-themed office

Michelle Julien, M.D., is everything you’d expect a surgeon to be — smart, articulate, caring and passionate about her work.  She’s also friendly, warm, approachable and casual. And, she’s funny. …

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3 things to know about the cancer screening that could save your lungs and your life

If you’re eligible to receive a lung cancer screening using a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan, you may have some anxiety about your results. Knowing what to expect from your…

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Everything you need to know to reserve your spot in line for convenient urgent care

Anyone who has ever tried to get comfortable in a waiting room chair at an urgent care office knows the inconvenience and discomfort of a long wait when you don’t…

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Thousands of adults call poison line for over-the-counter drug mistakes

Most Kentuckians are aware of the hazards of using illegal drugs and abusing prescriptions, but many don’t know that over-the-counter medications also can be dangerous. Of the nearly 50,000 calls…

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Prevention and Wellness, Womens Health

Talking to Your Teen About STDs

Talk to a teenager about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and if they don’t immediately shy away, they will likely offer a variety of answers. It turns out that many teens,…

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News, Womens Health

OB/GYN services now available in Shelby County, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2019) – Norton Women’s Health has opened a new office in Governor’s Square, offering obstetrics and gynecology services to Shelby County. The practice is the first…

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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…

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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,…

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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