Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

Virtual care increases during flu season

Norton eCare visits have more than doubled since October when flu season began. Norton eCare offers two types of “virtual care” — eVisit and video visit. “We’re seeing a lot…

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Heart, Heart Attack, News

Super excited about the big game? What if it’s a heart attack?

The big game is this weekend! Anything could happen, from halftime show hijinks to breathtaking finishes. Could all the excitement give you a heart attack? During the National Football Conference…

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News

Norton hospitals beat national door-to-needle times

When it comes to treating stroke patients, there’s a saying: “Time saved is brain saved.” “For every minute you do not treat a stroke, you lose 2 million brain cells,”…

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Heart, News

Comprehensive Stroke Centers offer the highest level of care

Patients with severe strokes caused by occlusion of large vessels or bleeding are more likely to survive when they’re taken to a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC). That’s why the American…

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Heart, News

View from the emergency department on tPA

Emergency physician Jeff A. Spain, M.D., has seen firsthand what a difference tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can make in the treatment of ischemic strokes. Spain witnessed a stroke patient suffering…

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Bike to Beat Cancer Training, News

2018 Bike to Beat Cancer will offer more ways to find your inspiration

September 2018 will mark the 10th anniversary of Bike to Beat Cancer, a fundraising event to support cancer care in the Louisville area. Gina Morrison, nurse navigator with Norton Cancer…

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Neurosciences, News

A 35-year-old’s awful headache turns into aneurysm survival story

In 2014, at age 35, Mike Gorena was living a good life. He had a good job, a beautiful wife, Ang, and a sprightly young daughter, Aza. They had just…

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Cervical Cancer, Gynecology, Prevention and Wellness, Womens Health

Women’s wellness exam: An annual check can catch cervical cancer

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month — a good time for a friendly reminder to schedule a women’s wellness exam. A wellness exam includes a pelvic exam, breast check, Pap…

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News

Clinical trials: Learn more about innovative treatment

Perhaps clinical trials aren’t the hot topic at your local coffee shop. After all, a recent poll shows less than 10 percent of people in the U.S. participate in clinical…

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Flu, Prevention and Wellness

As long as the flu is spreading, it’s not too late to get the shot

You’ve seen the banners at pharmacies for months. You may even know a friend or family member who recently had the flu. Flu season is well underway and is about…

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News

Neil Diamond to retire after Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Neil Diamond, the legendary voice behind “Sweet Caroline,” “Kentucky Woman” and more than a dozen top 10 hits, announced on his website Monday that he has Parkinson’s disease and will…

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New Parent, News, Obstetrics

Weakened pelvic floor and other changes brought on by pregnancy

Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes for a woman — emotionally and physically. While it can be easy to talk about the joys and challenges of navigating motherhood or…

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