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…
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…
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…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is launching a plan to reduce nicotine in cigarettes, stripping them of their addictive power and helping to lower the health risks caused by smoking. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., said in a statement announcing the nicotine plan, “Cigarettes are the only legal consumer product that, when used…
Coffee lovers alarmed by recent news that coffee shops and vendors in California will be required to label their lattes, espressos and regular cups of joe as a cancer risk can breathe a sigh of relief (kind of). Despite a few startling headlines, the grounds for labeling coffee as a cancer risk are weaker than…
Ladies: Most of us have had a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once. If you haven’t, there’s a pretty good chance you will. The National Kidney Foundation states one in five women will have at least one UTI in her lifetime. After you’ve had one, your risk for having recurrent UTIs increases with each…
Norton Healthcare recently gained national recognition for its treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Norton Neurology Services and Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center have been officially recognized as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Partners in MS Care program. This formal recognition honors Norton Neuroscience Institute’s commitment to providing exceptional,…
Norton Healthcare recently was recognized for having some of the most engaged employees in the nation. In March, Norton Healthcare was named a Workplace of the Year by Advisory Board. The annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide for their outstanding level of employee engagement. Norton Healthcare partnered with the Advisory Board last year…
Jeffrey S. Stephenson, M.D., sports health physician with Norton Orthopedic Specialists, discusses the most common golf-related injuries and steps you can take to play pain-free this season. You might be surprised to learn that most injuries are caused by an improper swing. Lower back injuries Think you have a sports-related injury? Pushing through the pain…
The Norton Healthcare spring 2018 new graduate Registered Nurse interviewing and hiring event will be held April 19 at the Norton Healthcare Learning Center on Ormsby Station Road. Confirm your participation for the event by applying online to this job posting: 2018 New Grad RN Hiring Event, Job ID # 11653 Thursday, April 19, 2018…
If you can’t get your family to eat enough vegetables, try this recipe for a flavor-packed, nutrient-rich side dish. Your family won’t know they are eating healthfully. They’ll just want seconds! Roasted Parmesan Broccoli Makes 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 2 bunches fresh broccoli 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons…
Partial knee replacement or a total knee replacement may be a way to relive chronic pain or arthritis and get you back to living a pain-free, active life. Depending on your health history, you may qualify for one versus the other. Total knee replacement versus partial knee replacement In a total knee replacement, the surgeon…
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