News, Spine

Doctors seeing increase in severe scoliosis cases

Twelve-year-old Aubrey Hinkle’s scoliosis diagnosis came after her poor posture caught her stepfather’s eye. “He asked her to stand straight and she said she was standing straight,” said Aubrey’s mother,…

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A behind-the-scenes look at Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro

When the new Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro opens this fall, it will be a big first for Norton Healthcare. With three floors and 48,500 square feet of space, this…

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News, Weight Management

A new relationship with self through medically supervised weight loss

People are motivated to lose weight for different reasons. For some it’s a big occasion looming in the near future — perhaps a wedding or beach vacation. For others, their…

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Cancer, News, Womens Health

Know your ovarian cancer risks

All women are at risk for ovarian cancer. An annual well-woman exam and regular visits to an OB/GYN provide opportunities to discuss your ovarian cancer risk and any possible ovarian…

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Neurosciences, News, Sports Health

CDC releases first guidelines on treatment, diagnosis of concussions in children

For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines on treating children with concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries. The timing is…

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Bike to Beat Cancer Training, News

Why I ride: Bob D’Antoni

An avid cyclist and 10-year cancer survivor himself, Bob D’Antoni will be riding in honor of his son, a childhood cancer survivor. Norton Healthcare Published: 09/05/2018 Bob D’Antoni will ride in…

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Norton Healthcare to operate retail health clinics in Louisville-area Walgreens stores

DEERFIELD, Ill. & LOUISVILLE, Ky.  – Today Walgreens and Norton Healthcare announced that the not-for-profit healthcare organization will operate and provide all clinical services at eight retail health clinics located within…

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News, Womens Health

Annual well-woman exam: What to expect

A well-woman exam includes a pelvic exam, breast check and chat with your provider about your health. Depending on the date of your last exam, you also may be due…

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5 ways to stay healthy while traveling

Taking a last-minute summer trip? With all of the craze and excitement of trying to reach your destination, healthy practices can sometimes get put on hold. Sumit Som, M.D., with…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

If Ironman athletes get hurt, here are the sports medicine specialists who help them

If Ironman athletes were really made of iron, sports medicine specialists wouldn’t be needed. The athletes who will swim 2.4 miles in the Ohio River, bike 112 miles through the…

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Breastfeeding, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding jumps among Kentucky women

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…

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News, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital

Donations make new hospital chapel a reality

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…

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