News, Prevention and Wellness

How eating from your local farmers market can help your health [infographic]

  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…

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Cancer, News

Norton Cancer Institute researching how to reduce infections linked to treating AML

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)….

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics

What to do about arthritis hip pain and whether it’s time to seek help

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…

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News, Orthopedics

What to do about arthritis hip pain and whether it’s time to seek help

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…

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News, Sports Health

Want to be ready for your next competition? Don’t forget to train your mind

  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…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

West Nile virus in South Louisville

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…

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News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Why I Ride: Bonnie Armstrong-Jones

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…

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News, Spine

Two years after life-changing scoliosis surgery, teen athlete helps kids

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…

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Heart, Heart Failure, News

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute offers lifesaving equipment for congestive heart failure patients

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…

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Heart, News

Vascular surgeon Ferenc Nagy, M.D., loves helping patients and credits his immigrant parents

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…

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News

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Louisville area

Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness announced on Friday, Aug. 3, that mosquitoes found in parts of Jefferson County, Kentucky, are carrying West Nile virus. The affected ZIP code…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Stephen Self, M.D., brings three decades of vascular surgery experience to Norton Heart & Vascular Institute

Stephen B. Self, M.D., says his interest in becoming a surgeon began when he was still in grade school — watching television. Dr. Self was a big fan of the1970s…

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