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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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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Unity Jam returns to West Louisville in August

For the second consecutive year, Norton Healthcare will join with other community supporters to hold a health-focused summer event called Unity Jam. The purpose of the event isto increase awareness…

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Cancer, News

Young supporters run 4,000 miles across America to fight cancer

How far would you go to help stop cancer? This summer, 90 college-age students have been running 4,000 miles across the country — that’s about 5.6 million steps each —…

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Top Surgeons as voted by peers

Few things are as trusted as a doctor’s recommendation — which is why being named a Top Surgeon from fellow doctors is so meaningful. Louisville Magazine publishes the list annually….

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Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

M.A.S.H. star reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

Alan Alda recently revealed that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease. The “M.A.S.H.” star appeared on “CBS This Morning” and shared that he was diagnosed three years ago. Parkinson’s disease is…

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New Parent, News, Obstetrics

Does solid food over breastfeeding really help babies sleep better?

A recent debate about feeding infants solid food before 6 months of age has become a point of conversation among new mothers. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, mothers…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Heart Failure

Advanced Heart Failure Program medical director gets patients on the right path

As medical director of Norton Heart & Vascular Institute’s Advanced Heart Failure Program, Kelly C. McCants, M.D., says his mission is to serve patients facing difficult health challenges. “I think…

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World Hepatitis Day raises awareness about virus

Throughout the world, more than 300 million people have one of three types of hepatitis and are not aware of it. Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver. The…

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What you need to know about Ritz and Goldfish cracker recalls

The recall Mondelez International Inc., the parent company of brands Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits, has issued a voluntary recall for both of these products. Likewise, Pepperidge Farm, the…

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