Cancer, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Meet Tina Griffith, cancer survivor turned health advocate

Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from a doctor. But, once those life-changing words were spoken to Tina Griffith, the Norton Children’s Hospital employee chose to fight….

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

Caregivers: how to care for loved ones during cold and flu season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 36 states already have widespread flu activity, much earlier than the usual February peak. Twenty-one of those states show a high…

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Heart, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Meet Chris Pryor, beating heart disease

Chris Pryor works out, he volunteers for his church, and he enjoys spending time with his family. He thought he was healthy; however, a persistent cough and sharp chest pains…

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Geriatric, Infectious Disease, Prevention and Wellness

RSV can be deadly in adults 65+

At least 34.2 million Americans will provide care to an elderly loved one this year, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. The task of providing at-home care can be…

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News, Weight Management

3 weight loss lessons learned

After starting a medically supervised weight-loss program, Marc Poe lost 125 pounds (including 60 lost during the 12-week program), Poe loves playing basketball with friends. He walks about 20,000 steps…

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MyNortonChart, News

Norton eCare available 24/7 during the holidays

Norton eCare’s video visits and eVisits will be available anytime of the day or night during the holidays. Catching a cold or maybe an evergreen allergy on Christmas Eve? Unsure…

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News, Weight Management

Losing 100+ pounds without weight loss surgery

Marc Poe, age 39, has struggled with weight most of his life. He grew up “a chunky kid” in a single-parent home in West Virginia. “Between my mom and my…

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News

Last-minute healthy gift guide

The holidays are right around the corner. Not sure what to get the athletes in your life? What if they’re just starting their fitness journey? This guide can help you…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

How community health screenings save lives

In December 2014 Maricela Lauriano-Navarrete stepped onto the Norton Healthcare Mobile Prevention Center that was parked in her neighborhood for an annual wellness check. Within just a few short weeks,…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Womens Health

It’s not too late to get your mammogram!

Getting an annual screening mammogram is not exactly something most women look forward to. Do you know anyone who actually celebrates it? There’s a good reason you shouldn’t put it…

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Heart, Heart Attack, News

Heart attacks and more explain holiday emergency room visits

Emergency departments treat about 12,000 Americans during November and December for holiday decorating-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Learn ways to stay safe this holiday on…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

After 20 years of back pain, surgery gives woman her life back

Two years ago, Susan Smith was struggling to walk. Life after spinal fusion involves working out three to four days a week at a local gym. “I’m in better shape…

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