Cancer, News

Norton Cancer Institute specialist expands regional care options

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…

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MyNortonChart, News

MyNortonChart is giving you even more access to your health

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….

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Nurse found her career path after giving birth

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…

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Dementia, Neurosciences

How to communicate with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia

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….

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

When do I need a flu shot? It may not feel like flu season, but October is the time to get one

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…

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Neurosciences, News

Concussion specialist creates athletic trainer forum to improve care of local student athletes

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…

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News, Womens Health

New breast care center to open in northeastern Louisville

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…

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Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

Fall weather can contribute to headaches and migraine attacks

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…

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Expecting, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, News, Obstetrics

What is a high-risk pregnancy, and who takes care of me

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…

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News, Sports Health

Norton Healthcare surgeons dominate arm and hand surgery portion of Louisville Magazine’s ‘Top Surgeons’ survey

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…

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Heart, News

Big cause of strokes now treatable with minimally invasive TCAR procedure

Conventional surgery to clean stroke-causing plaque buildup from carotid arteries often comes with risks ranging from infection to heart attack and nerve damage. Now, a minimally invasive surgical approach to…

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News

Norton Healthcare No 4. of Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America

Norton Healthcare has been ranked No. 4 on the 2018 list of Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers, a national leader in employee health analytics, best practices and…

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