One field that lets you see the dramatic improvements in medical technology is radiation therapy for cancer. With improvements in visualizing cancer and other diseases without surgery, health care providers can target the disease while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue, according to Daniel J. Lococo, director of radiation oncology for Norton Cancer Institute. “For example,…
For many people, three of life’s scariest words are, “You have cancer.” According to Adam D. Lye, M.D., the good news is that advances in research, technology and treatment are taking away some of that fear and providing real hope. “Immunotherapy and targeted treatments have the potential to revolutionize the way we care for oncology patients,”…
Norton Healthcare has introduced three new features to monitor and keep track of your health 24/7 through MyNortonChart. MyNortonChart gives you convenient online access to portions of your medical record. Whether you’re at home, at work or on the road, you can view your lab results, schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, communicate with your provider and…
Madeline Clem, a former member of Norton Healthcare’s Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program and a Norton Scholar, knew she wanted to get into the medical field but didn’t know she wanted to be a nurse until she gave birth. Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program The Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program provides an opportunity to learn and work directly…
Nearly 6 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, including more than 90,000 in Greater Louisville. Chances are you know someone with one of these diseases. “Alzheimer’s and other dementias slowly take away a person’s ability to communicate,” said Bradley S. Folley, Ph.D., neuropsychologist with Norton Neuroscience Institute. “These changes in…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over 6 months old get a flu shot before the end of October. “You need to get vaccinated now because it takes two weeks after getting the flu shot for your body to be protected,” said Evan M. Davidson, M.D., Norton Community Medical Associates…
Tad D. Seifert, M.D., neurologist and director of Norton Healthcare’s Sports Concussion Program, stands at a podium in front of about 40 athletic trainers representing different high schools and colleges across Louisville and Southern Indiana. The athletic trainers join a discussion about a National Football League (NFL) concussion case study, talking through the case and…
Women who need care for all types of breast health issues will find new options in northeastern Louisville at Norton Breast Health Center on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. The new center will begin seeing patients Oct. 15 and will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and services from one convenient location. In addition to offering fast…
Stuffy noses and allergies aren’t the only ailments that come with fall. It’s also a prime time for headaches. “The change in barometric pressure may act as a triggering event for people who suffer from headaches and migraine,” said Brian M. Plato, D.O., neurologist with Norton Neuroscience Institute. “In addition to barometric pressure changes, bright…
High-risk pregnancies account for about six percent to eight percent of pregnancies. Though the reasons for a pregnancy to be high risk can vary, one constant is that you and your baby will need specialized care. “Women considered high risk may be referred to a maternal and fetal medicine specialist or perinatalogist,” said W. Vance…
Louisville Magazine recently asked thousands of physicians in the Louisville area which surgeons they’d call on if they or a member of their family needed care. In the hand surgery category, Norton Louisville Arm & Hand physicians took all five spots. Amit Gupta, M.D., topped the list, followed by colleagues Ethan W. Blackburn, M.D.; Charity…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new less invasive implant for shoulder replacement that requires less healthy bone removal to anchor the new joint in place. By removing less bone, patients potentially may have less pain while recovering and better range of motion than with conventional shoulder replacements. Norton Orthopedic Institute…
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