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Cancer survivors prepare to take walk of their lives at 2018 Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade

On Friday, May 4, an impressive field of fast fillies will take the track at Churchill Downs for the running of the 144th Longines Kentucky Oaks. Just before the horses are called to post, another much-loved tradition will take place as 144 brave individuals walk the historic track in a moving ceremony to celebrate their…

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Cystic fibrosis, then another surprise in first pregnancy journey

Our journey to parenthood started with joy, excitement, a bit of surprise and a whole bundle of nerves. Is anyone ever really ready to be a parent — to see those eight letters, “pregnant” — on a pregnancy test stick? Here’s to a smooth pregnancy But if special care is needed, the expertise of Norton…

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7 things to know about the romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak

How many times do we hear about E. coli in the news? Notices of minor outbreaks happen frequently around the country. Sometimes it’s from a swimming pool, other times from food. In April 2018 news broke of a large outbreak from romaine lettuce thought to come from Yuma, Arizona. It has infected 98 people from…

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Over 50? CDC recommends you get new shingles vaccine Shingrix

  If you’re age 50 or older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends you receive Shingrix, a new shingles vaccine that is more than 90 percent effective. The chickenpox virus causes shingles. Many adults had chickenpox as a child, which means the virus is inactive in their body. However, it can…

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One-year after no pulse at miniMarathon finish line, Matt Murdock’s life is back on track

Matt Murdock was nearing the end of the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon last year when he went into a sprint. The race had been postponed due to rain for about an hour and a half, so Matt, like all runners, was a bit hungry and thirsty. He also didn’t have anything to drink until the…

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Your home medicine cabinet could be a teenager’s drug supply

Do you know the names and types of prescription medicines in your home? If some pills were missing, would you notice? Do you run out before you’re due for a refill? Two-thirds of teens who have misused pain relievers said they got them from family and friends, including from their home medicine cabinets, according to…

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Unity Jam 2018 moves to a larger venue

Representatives from Norton Healthcare joined with Passport Health Plan, community volunteers, and other supporters to announce a new venue for this summer’s Unity Jam. This health-focused event aims to bring the community together to improve access to health resources, especially for those in the area of the 40211 and 40212 ZIP codes – from Portland…

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Last-minute tips for the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon

Race day is quickly approaching — it’s almost time to put all of your training to the test! If this is your first or 40th Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon or Marathon, we have info and tips that can help make race day easier. Days before the race Keep an eye out for emails with important…

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2018 Derby Divas honoree knows early breast cancer detection saves lives [video]

On April 19, at its annual Derby-themed fundraiser, Derby Divas recognized Erin Frazier, M.D., as the group’s 2018 honoree. Dr. Frazier is a pediatrician with Norton Community Medical Associates – Broadway. She was 38 years old and had no significant family history of breast cancer when she was diagnosed five years ago. She and her…

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Why am I running the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon?

Running a marathon has long been on my life list. It’s been one of those things that I have, for a long time, laughed-off as a “Yeah, right” kind of to-do item. Over the last couple years, and two children and a third on the way, I’ve put a strong focus on leading a healthier…

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Who says running can’t be fun?

Are you having fun training yet? Hitting the pavement for a training run can get mundane. You can fall into a rut doing the same thing and running in the same places day after day. Here are some tips to shake it up a bit and have a little fun: Norton Sports Health You don’t…

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Norton Healthcare is a top health care organization on list of Best Places to Work in IT

At No. 11, Norton Healthcare has been named a top-ranking health care organization nationally and the highest in Kentucky among large organizations (5,000+ U.S. employees) on the 2018 list of Best Places to Work in IT by IDG’s Computerworld. The annual list of top 100 organizations is compiled based on benefits, career development, training and…

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