It’s no secret that the changing health care landscape makes tools such as MyNortonChart more important than ever. An online MyNortonChart account gives you an easy way to make health care decisions. It also helps providers and office staff keep up with patients’ needs. Erica Briggs, receptionist at Norton Heart Specialists, is a big believer…
Do you know the four periods of time when you are most vulnerable to a running injury? During the initial four to six months of training Upon returning to training after an injury When you increase your distance When you increase your speed Most injuries are caused by recurring factors that runners or walkers often…
NPride, Norton Healthcare’s LGBTQ and allies’ employee resource group, celebrates Pride Month by recognizing a few of our notable employee members. Nick Clark, manager in Norton Healthcare’s marketing and communications department, has been a champion of inclusion since joining the organization in 2014. He’s stepped up in a big way to promote LGBTQ equality at…
What do a hamburger, slice of pizza and side of French fries all have in common? In addition to being delicious foods enjoyed by many, they all contain very high levels of salt (sodium). Salt has become a staple in the American diet. While salty foods may taste great, heart specialists warn that they pose…
“Big. Bigger. Biggest. Race pace.” These were the words Phyllis Manley Lee shouted out as 22 women paddled their 40-foot longboat down the Ohio River one recent summer evening. As the drummer for the Derby City Dragons racing team, Phyllis’ job is to set the cadence and provide encouragement to her team to push themselves…
The crushing physical pain. The anguish of infertility. The grief of losing a uterus — and with it, the dream of carrying a baby. Lena Dunham, writer and actress for HBO’s “Girls,” chronicled her experience with severe endometriosis for Vogue magazine earlier this year. Endometriosis isn’t talked about much. Yet, it’s all too common — about one…
When treating others with compassion is a core part of your values, it hardly seems like something that warrants special thanks. At least that’s how a modest person like Mike Williams sees it. Mike, supervisor, respiratory therapy, Norton Audubon Hospital, was honored — yet surprised — to learn that a patient’s family had submitted a…
Have you been living with pelvic pain? Maybe you’ve have bladder or sphincter issues – do you go to the bathroom on the hour, every hour? Or maybe you have to book it to the bathroom to keep from having an accident. These are just a few of the reasons your provider may suggest you…
In early 2018, Norton Healthcare formed a partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools to launch High School Apprentice Programs at Pleasure Ridge Park High School and Marion C. Moore Traditional High School, both in Louisville, Kentucky. Norton Healthcare leaders and staff work side by side with Pleasure Ridge Park and Moore students, who gain health care…
Have you ever walked into a store looking for a new pair of running shoes and felt confused by all the options? Do you choose the best looking? The cheapest? If you want the right shoe for your fitness needs, it is important to find a fit that is specific for your foot type. The…
Joseph A. Lash, M.D., cardiologist, and Robin Simpson, echo/vascular coordinator, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Heart Rhythm Center – Springs, collectively have cared for heart patients in Louisville for more than 30 years. They see most of their patients in the office or sometimes in the hospital. But every now and then, Dr. Lash and…
Blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, plays a major role in measuring your health. You probably know it’s important, but do you know how your blood sugar number plays a part in conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke? When you have your blood sugar checked, do you know what the number actually…