Cancer, News

Women with early-stage breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy

The average person may have only limited interest in news from a professional medical conference for oncologists. That changes quickly, however, when the news sparks a shift in medical treatment…

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Cancer

Norton Healthcare gastroenterologist supports colonoscopies for younger people

Is it ever too early for a colonoscopy? Need a colon cancer screening? Newly revised guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend that people as young as age 45 start…

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News, Spine

Woman conquers spondylolisthesis back pain with surgery

Back pain was Karyla Neutz’s reality — she woke up every day knowing she’d have to fight through immense pain. Living with back pain? Schedule an appointment with the spine…

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News

Program puts Norton Healthcare at center of research education

In late February, Rhonda Hoffman, system director of research for Norton Healthcare, stood on stage at the Clinical Trial Billing & Research Compliance Conference, a national clinical trial and research…

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Cancer, News

Answers to why people don’t get colonoscopies

We get it— no one wants to talk about colon cancer and colonoscopies! But colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women and the second leading…

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Neurosciences, News

Golf helps Parkinson’s patients tee off against their disease

Jay Miller gripped his golf club and looked down at his ball resting on the green earth below. He paused and took his swing. Smack! The ball sailed across the…

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News, Orthopedics

Experience arthritis? Take control

By the year 2040, an estimated 78.4 million people age 18 and older (25.9 percent of the projected total adult population) will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for…

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Cancer, News

How to enjoy the sun safely

As summer hits full stride, families throughout Kentucky will be spending lots of time outdoors. Whether you are working outside or enjoying time at the park, lake or playground, Norton…

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News, Recipes

Memorial Day Potato Salad

Memorial Day kicks off the summer! While you are preparing for a picnic celebration, consider substituting processed foods like potato chips with a healthy take on a traditional side —…

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Neurosciences, News

Stroke myths debunked

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. But what do you really know about…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Memorial Day tips

Many of us will be throwing a Memorial Day cookout or taking a weekend getaway to start off the summer. Memorial Day signifies the beginning of the season — a time for grilling, baseball,…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Nurse sparks blood drive competition throughout Norton Healthcare

As a student at Western Kentucky University, Lindsey Robbins was quick to support her fellow classmates by giving blood. “Our sororities and fraternities used to make blood drives a competition,…

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