Good news for babies in Kentucky: More mothers in the commonwealth are giving their children valuable nutrients through breastfeeding, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card. Data reported was from 2015. The latest data show that 73.9 percent of Kentucky mothers have breastfed at some point, an increase from…
Visitors and caregivers at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital now have a new quiet space for prayer, meditation and comfort. A new chapel featuring art glass windows has opened on the first floor of the hospital near the Derby Divas Breast Health Center. The chapel was made possible thanks to $248,000 in grants from the…
Farmers markets are bountiful at this time of year. Locally grown fruits and vegetables not only taste better, but they have great health benefits. Take a look at how your favorite local produce contributes to your health. Look for Local at Norton Healthcare All Norton Healthcare hospital cafeterias, including Norton Healthcare Pavilion, feature local…
A treatment made from umbilical cord blood is helping oncology and hematology specialists at Norton Cancer Institute reduce infections in patients getting high-dose chemotherapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts, a kind of white blood cell, plus abnormal red blood cells…
Do you have stiffness, soreness or pain in your hip due to arthritis? How can you tell the difference between being a little sore after an activity or if it’s something to talk to your health care provider about? The answer depends on the pain and how you treat it. When you have pain, try…
Every athlete knows about the pressure to perform. It’s an inevitable part of any competition. However, often, athletes prioritize physical over mental preparation. Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., director of mental performance for Norton Sports Health and University of Louisville Athletics, shares a tip on how to train your mind for your next physical challenge.
Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness released a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 9, explaining mosquitoes found in a South Louisville location have tested positive for West Nile virus. According to the release, no human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed this year in Louisville. In 2015 there were three human cases. According…
Bonnie Armstrong-Jones is a two-time cancer survivor. When she learned about Bike to Beat Cancer, she thought it was a way for her to give back to people who had helped save her life. Learn more about Bonnie’s journey to become a Bike to Beat Cancer rider.
Just months ago, 13-year-old Reagan Herndon made the Butler Traditional High School junior varsity girls softball team — a feat that brings her one step closer to her dream of playing softball for Western Kentucky University. But it didn’t come without struggles. Years earlier, Reagan feared scoliosis would mean she’d have to say goodbye to…
Norton Healthcare is the first hospital system in the Louisville and Southern Indiana region to make the Remote Dielectric Sensing (ReDS) system part of a patient’s care plan. This equipment allows Norton Heart & Vascular Institute providers to collect data on a patient’s congestive heart failure faster. The device is in a vest that allows…
Ferenc P. Nagy, M.D., credits his parents for where he is today — a successful vascular surgeon doing a job he loves. They encouraged him to get the education they didn’t have. His father was a toolmaker for Ford and General Motors. His mother was a hairdresser. They viewed education as a way for their…
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