In the world of health care, where science and compassion converge, Brian Tran, R.N., a registered nurse at Norton Audubon Hospital, stands out as an artist at heart. His career journey to critical care nursing, marked by dedication and compassion, is a testament to the transformative power of care. “Nurses, patient care associates — we…
Clark Memorial Health, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Scott Memorial Health, in Scottsburg, Indiana, officially have become a part of Norton Healthcare under a new purchase agreement that is now final. These two Indiana-based facilities, along with Norton King’s Daughters’ Health in Madison, Indiana, which merged with the Louisville-based health care organization on Jan. 1, 2022,…
Research from the National Institute of Mental Health suggests that an estimated 5.7 % of American adults experience generalized anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. When comparing the numbers of adults who have experienced anxiety in the past year, there is a higher prevalence in women (2.7%) than in men (1.9%) Research has…
Blurred vision, eye pain, double vision and other eye conditions are common with multiple sclerosis (MS) and are often the first sign of the disease. The most common MS eye symptoms are blurry vision or decreased vision in one eye. This is caused by a condition called optic neuritis, which also can cause a graying…
You need a primary care physician and a gynecologist, because while each can address a broad range of issues, each has specialized experience to make sure you get the right care when you need it. Both can perform basic health assessments, write prescriptions, and provide flu shots or other immunizations. Most insurance plans cover an…
Most people are familiar with the typical way someone shows they are having a heart attack: gasping, clutching their chest and so on. Despite what’s depicted in movies and TV, sometimes chest pain is just chest pain. And sometimes a heart attack has very subtle symptoms. Here are five ways to tell the difference. Millions…
For Brittany Ricks, Thursday, June 8, started just like the previous day. She was preparing for a neighborhood yard sale with family and friends, working in her garage to organize and price items. She was a bit more fatigued than usual and had some aches and pains on the right side of her body, but…
A painless lump on the side of your neck can have many causes. Most commonly, lymph nodes in your neck are apt to swell due to injury or infection. Less commonly, it can be cancer. Lymph nodes, part of the immune system, can swell as white blood cells in the lymphatic fluid attack invasive cells….
Every morning, rain or shine, Hanna Sweeney is out walking in her neighborhood near the University of Louisville. The miles and the time can vary, but the reason for Hanna’s walks is always the same. “I want to have kids someday,” Hanna said, explaining her motivation for daily exercise and a healthy lifestyle. “And I…
Long before becoming the practice manager at a bilingual medical office, Carolina Tafur knew the importance of patients being able to communicate with their medical provider. “As a first-generation American, I grew up seeing the language barrier in every aspect of my life. My sister and I were the translators for my parents at their…
A study led by a team of Harvard scientists shows strong evidence that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the leading cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), shedding new light on a mystery that has stumped doctors and researchers for decades. MS is an autoimmune disease. The body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheaths that surround and…
It’s not every day that your doctor calls you a textbook example. But that’s what Pastor F. Bruce Williams’ cardiologist called him. Pastor Williams is an example for other African American men. He knows that his race puts him at increased risk for various health conditions, so he takes a proactive approach to his health….
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