Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences

Stroke survivor turns near-death experience into career in health care

Some things are truly meant to be. Adam Maddox certainly believes so. Adam is a patient care associate at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. His job: Provide day-to-day support for patients who…

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Nonsurgical Orthopedics, Orthopedics, Sports Health

Norton Orthopedic Institute welcomes new doctor to Elizabethtown

Norton Orthopedic Institute has named a new physician to join its office in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Victor J. Kremser, M.D., will return to Hardin County as a nonsurgical orthopedic physician to…

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Brand Feature, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Norton Hospital

From nutrition to nursing: An ICU nurse’s inspiring journey at Norton Healthcare

Every Norton Healthcare employee has the opportunity to grow in their own way, both personally and professionally. Take, for example, Shelby Wolfe, R.N., an intensive care unit (ICU) registered nurse…

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Cancer, Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Cancer Institute patient receives first-in-world clinical trial medicine dose

Norton Cancer Institute is the first health care organization to dose a patient with a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial medication for treatment of solid tumors under the sponsorship of…

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Endocrinology, Foundation, News

World-renowned diabetes researcher joins Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute

An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton…

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Health Equity, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton West Louisville Hospital announces opening day

Norton Healthcare announced the opening day for the new Norton West Louisville Hospital as Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. The new hospital is located on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus…

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Neurosciences, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

Knee replacement surgery helps remobilize pastor’s life of ministry

David Schaeffer’s ministry is his life. He’s the director of Heaven’s Door Chapel in Burnside, Kentucky, and spends his days serving his community. That can mean he’s out on his…

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Dementia, Memory, Neurosciences

Gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease study open to public

Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Research Institute are enrolling volunteers in a research study examining the link between gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease. The 18-month study of people with and…

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Orthopedics

Don’t ignore these 5 symptoms of joint problems

Joint pain can range from a minor inconvenience to a serious health issue, and symptoms of joint problems should not be ignored. Whether you experience hip pain, knee pain, a…

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Orthopedics

Exercise for joint pain to improve mobility and reduce chronic pain

Exercises to reduce joint pain Regular exercise for joint pain can improve overall joint health and help reduce chronic pain.  Common causes of joint pain include arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout),…

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Norton Healthcare Foundation, Parkinson’s Disease, Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Research Institute unveils state-of-the-art research laboratory

Norton Research Institute will expand research efforts with the unveiling of the new Norton Research Institute Clinical & Translational Research Laboratory. The 7,200-square-foot facility, located inside Norton Healthcare Pavilion in…

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Endocrinology, Norton Community Medical Associates

How do you know if you have thyroid issues?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, near your collarbones. While this organ is little, it’s got big responsibilities, including regulating important hormone levels,…

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