For the second consecutive year, Norton Healthcare will join with other community supporters to hold a health-focused summer event called Unity Jam. The purpose of the event isto increase awareness and promote healthy lifestyles in ZIP codes 40211 and 40212. It will take place Saturday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Molly…
How far would you go to help stop cancer? This summer, 90 college-age students have been running 4,000 miles across the country — that’s about 5.6 million steps each — to support cancer programs and resources. On July 24, one group of 19 young runners taking part in the Ulman Cancer Fund’s 4K for Cancer…
Few things are as trusted as a doctor’s recommendation — which is why being named a Top Surgeon from fellow doctors is so meaningful. Louisville Magazine publishes the list annually. To all the talented and dedicated Norton Medical Group surgeons who topped this year’s list, congratulations from your colleagues and friends at Norton Healthcare. APPENDECTOMY…
Alan Alda recently revealed that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease. The “M.A.S.H.” star appeared on “CBS This Morning” and shared that he was diagnosed three years ago. Parkinson’s disease is an incurable movement disorder that worsens over time. Symptoms include tremors of the hands, arms, legs and face; stiffness in the limbs; slowed movement; and…
A recent debate about feeding infants solid food before 6 months of age has become a point of conversation among new mothers. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, mothers should exclusively breastfeed for the first four to six months, however a recent study has questioned whether starting solid food earlier leads to better sleep….
As medical director of Norton Heart & Vascular Institute’s Advanced Heart Failure Program, Kelly C. McCants, M.D., says his mission is to serve patients facing difficult health challenges. “I think that’s the greatest gift — to serve. That’s what I try to do,” Dr. McCants said. “I’m at the end of the line. When the…
Throughout the world, more than 300 million people have one of three types of hepatitis and are not aware of it. Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver. The liver is the body’s largest internal organ and is crucial to the breakdown of nutrients and activation of enzymes in the body. Hepatitis enlarges the…
The recall Mondelez International Inc., the parent company of brands Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits, has issued a voluntary recall for both of these products. Likewise, Pepperidge Farm, the parent company of Goldfish crackers, has issued a voluntary recall for a variety of their crackers. Both companies say that the whey powder they use…
Norton Healthcare’s Norton MyChart online medical record can now alert you through text messages. Get updates about new test results that have been posted, when an earlier appointment becomes available through the Wait List feature, new messages from your provider and more. We want you to be able to stay up-to-date on your own health…
Fair warning: If you’re squeamish, you may find this a bit gross. However, it’s quite amazing when you consider the end results. Jae Jung, M.D., Norton Cancer Institute, is melding ancient knowledge with new technology to heal hard-to-treat wounds. Dr. Jung, Kentucky’s only oncologic dermatologist, calls maggots “the real stars of this success story.” Maggot…
James P. Donovan, M.D., is a cardiologist with Norton Heart Specialists. Tell me about the first memory, academic or otherwise, that comes to mind when you think about medical school. Growing up, I had always been on summer vacation on my birthday, which is in August. But medical school started early, so I was in…
When you break a bone, twist an ankle or dislocate a shoulder, you need care as soon as possible. Norton Orthopedic Institute now offers same-day appointments for injuries and chronic conditions. Our specialists practice a team approach in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of bone and joint conditions and injuries, including: Arm and hand care Arthritis Foot and…
Select an appointment date and time from available spots listed below.