Whether we realize it or not, we all have hidden patterns in the way we behave and how we relate to other people. These hidden patterns affect your life and relationships, according to Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author on habits and happiness who will speak Oct. 18 at Norton Healthcare’s next Go Confidently event. Rubin…
Add the finishing touches to any great meal with an easy dessert that keeps the fat calories to a minimum. “In the Kitchen with Norton Healthcare” shows you how to make these sweet cannoli cream-filled strawberry bites. Cannoli Cream-filled Strawberries Makes 4 servings 8 large strawberries, halved ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese ½ tablespoon powdered…
I am a breast oncologist — and I am a woman at high risk for breast cancer. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 41 and is a breast-cancer survivor of more than 20 years. (I won’t say exactly how long, Mom). A woman may be at high risk for breast cancer based…
“A gadget guy” is how Kent Morris, M.D., describes himself, but that doesn’t mean he keeps his eyes glued to his phone all day. As an electrophysiologist, he relies on advanced technology for tasks such as building a three-dimensional map of the heart. Electrophysiologists like to say that the heart has a plumbing system and an…
It’s very important to know ourselves, but self-knowledge is challenging. Gretchen Rubin sorts everyone into four categories, which describe how people tend to respond to expectations: outer expectations (a deadline, a “request” from a sweetheart) and inner expectations (write a novel in your free time, keep a New Year’s resolution). Your response to expectations may…
Add these enchiladas to your go-to recipe list when you are running short on time and need to feed your whole family. Use your favorite meat — even leftovers! Add or leave out an ingredient or two to make this recipe unique each time you make it. Family Night Enchiladas Makes 8 servings 8 8-inch…
When someone nearby is having a seizure, here’s how to offer first aid and when to call 911. Stay calm and be reassuring. Move the person to a safe place and clear the area of hard or sharp objects. Ease the person to the ground. Turn the person onto one side. Protect the head by…
When asked, Charita Cooper offers some life advice. “If you have the opportunity to do something you don’t normally do, do it.” Cooper, diagnostic scheduler, Centralized Scheduling, practices what she preaches. Six years ago, when she was asked if she wanted to volunteer at the upcoming Ironman Louisville triathlon, she jumped right in. She didn’t…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new cancer drug that has been available only to patients enrolled by a Norton Cancer Institute physician and one other researcher nationwide. Don A. Stevens, M.D., medical oncologist/hematologist and director of the Hematologic Malignancy Program at Norton Cancer Institute, was one of only two physicians in…
During the past year, Norton Healthcare experienced many changes — a change in leadership, a change to the name of our children’s hospital and changes to many of our campuses. Health care also can change the lives of our patients. It’s in those moments when Norton Healthcare is at our best providing remarkable patient care…
Norton Healthcare has been ranked No. 6 on the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2017 by Healthiest Employers, a national leader in employee health analytics, best practices and benchmark data. “Our employees are the heart of our organization and offering programs that help them improve their health is important to us,” said Steven…
Zucchini bread is an end-of-season favorite as people look for creative and tasty ways to use up an abundance of produce from their gardens. This zucchini bread adds an extra crunch with the addition of walnuts. Zucchini bread with walnuts Serves 10 ¾ cup walnut pieces 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup honey 2…
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