News, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

Partial vs. total knee replacement – what’s the difference and is either right for you?

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…

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Changes to the Basic Life Support classes

Starting Friday, June 1, the Basic Life Support Heartcode (CPR) Online Check-Off Program will be replaced with a new BLS Renewal class. All online keys and check-off classes will no…

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News, Obstetrics

Too many moms-to-be are still smoking, CDC says

New information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) brings some not-so-good news about the number of women smoking while pregnant. According to the CDC’s National Center for…

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Cancer, News

Derby Divas honoree Dr. Frazier looks back on her cancer journey

My cancer story begins in March 2013. I noticed a lump in my breast, but as a busy pediatrician and mom, I ignored it for several months. Then one night…

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News, Norton Audubon

First phase of Norton Audubon renovation complete

Norton Healthcare is celebrating a significant milestone in the construction and renovation project taking place at Norton Audubon Hospital. Phase 1 of a four-year, $125 million project is nearly complete….

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Providing a safe medical ‘home’ for HIV patients

Health care providers often form close bonds with their patients. But in situations where the provider is the only one who knows about a patient’s HIV infection — and is…

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Norton Healthcare named a leader in LGBTQ care

“Respect every person” is one of Norton Healthcare’s foundational values that employees commit to following as they care for patients and foster a positive work culture. And now that commitment…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Gun safety for kids

Sometimes families have guns in the house for protection or for hunting, but any gun can bedangerous. A baby is strong enough to pull the trigger. If guns are part…

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When minor illnesses strike at inconvenient times

You may be at an age when term papers and classes make it hard to get to a health care provider’s office. You may be so preoccupied with caring for…

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News, Sports Health

What is an athletic trainer?

In my years as an athletic trainer, I’ve come to realize my profession is misunderstood as well as confused with many other professions. In honor of National Athletic Training Month,…

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Nurses and clinical staff: Find out what it’s like to work at Norton Healthcare

If you’ve heard good things about working for Norton Healthcare but want to meet some people who actually live it, plan to come to a meet & greet at Norton…

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Neurosciences, News

Stephen Hawking and ALS: Survivability is improving with medical advancements

While cosmologist Stephen Hawking’s life was notable for many reasons, his death brought into focus his 1963 diagnosis with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Hawking was expected to live two years….

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