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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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