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Norton Healthcare waives urgent and emergency care copays and deductibles for furloughed government employees

Norton Healthcare announced today it will waive copays and deductibles for furloughed federal government employees in need of urgent or emergency care. This includes visits to 14 area Norton Immediate…

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News, Norton Childrens Hospital

Norton Children’s Hospital opens new $12 million medical-surgical unit

Norton Children’s Hospital has opened a new $12 million unit that will serve hundreds of sick and injured kids every year. Patients and staff opened the hospital’s 24-bed medical/surgical unit,…

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

Hip replacement surgery helps Louisville man to cycling world championship

Photo by Mike Gladu Push, pull. Push, pull. Push, pull. With each powerful pedal, 55-year-old Curtis Tolson propelled himself closer to the finish line. He was determined to step off…

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Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Gastroenterology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Weekend colonoscopy might have saved the life of family man and car buff

Steven Michael Kane will never forget June 23, 2018. It was a Saturday. Mike, as family and friends know him, was getting a screening colonoscopy. He felt great and had…

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Flu, News, Obstetrics

Getting a flu shot during pregnancy is critical for mom and baby

The flu can have extremely serious consequences during pregnancy. Getting the flu shot while you’re pregnant will help protect you and even help your baby fight off the flu after…

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Instant Pot pesto quinoa and vegetables recipe

An Instant Pot is one of the best ways to get dinner on the table — fast. This must-have kitchen gadget is simple and easy to clean, and it cooks…

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News, Sports Health

PRP injections Platelet-rich plasma helps accelerate healing

People living with orthopedic pain are increasingly considering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as an alternative to surgery. The procedure uses the body’s own healing properties to treat muscle, tendon and…

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Flu, Prevention and Wellness

Tips from a nurse on how to prevent the flu

During her 35-year nursing career, Lynn Morris, R.N., has cared for thousands of sick patients at Norton Healthcare. Yet, she rarely gets sick herself. Lynn’s advice for staying healthy: Get…

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News, Recipes

Walnut Tacos Recipe

WALNUT TACOS Serves 4 to 5 2 cups walnuts 1/8 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 5 taco shells, soft Avocado cilantro sauce 1½ avocados, skin and seed removed…

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Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

New deep brain stimulation technique allows patients to sleep through surgical procedure

Abigail J. Rao, M.D., neurosurgeon with Norton Neuroscience Institute, isn’t an electrician, but she knows how electricity impacts the brain. She’s using electricity to make a world of difference for…

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News, Weight Management

Middle age and weight gain: When does it start and what role do hormones play?

I’m 46. Well, my friend is 46. She doesn’t have kids. She works out regularly and has an active life. She eats well most of the time, yet with every…

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Kentucky Derby Marathon Training, News

We have your no-fail solution to your New Year’s resolution

Each year, lots of people make New Year’s resolutions to get healthier. If you are focused on getting healthier through fitness, consider completing a road race, such as a half-marathon….

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