News, Spirituality

Look for eternal truths and find all that we are looking for

“When you live a life of prayer, it doesn’t matter what side of the prison fence you’re on. I’ve already died a thousand times in a thousand concentration camps. There is no new information to trouble me…” When Etty Hillseum wrote these words, she was a prisoner in Germany and would soon die at Auschwitz….

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Norton Specialty Pharmacy accredited for expertise in complex conditions

A leading independent, nonprofit judge of pharmacy services granted accreditation to Norton Specialty Pharmacy for its expertise in filling prescriptions for complex medications, including certain high-cost biotech and injections. Specialty medications help patients with multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers, solid organ transplants and other complex conditions. These drugs can be injected, infused or taken…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Norton Healthcare names chief financial officer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2017) – Adam Kempf has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer for Norton Healthcare. He succeeds Michael W. Gough, who earlier this month was named chief operating officer. Kempf has been with Norton Healthcare since 2001, most recently serving as senior vice president of finance. As chief financial…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Norton Healthcare’s vets: Seeing the world from a C-130

Daniel A. Smith, managed care analyst for Norton Healthcare, joined the Air Force because he was a fanatic about aviation and wanted to get into the field. He served in the Air Force slightly more than eight years. He started as a jet-engine mechanic. After he was accepted to flight school, he became a flight engineer. By the…

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MyNortonChart, News

Keep up with your loved one’s health through MyNortonChart

Don’t you wish sometimes things could slow down? Our lives keep getting busier and busier, especially when it comes to being a parent, guardian or caregiver of an aging relative. Working, taking the kids to activities, getting dinner on the table, then spending quality time together can be exhausting. Factor in keeping all of your…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Pumpkin is for more than pie (and pumpkin spice doesn’t count)

Pumpkin season is in full force. Most people are looking forward to that traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but why wait? Pumpkin has so many health benefits that you may want to make it a staple in your diet. Pumpkin is one of the best sources of beta-carotene, which is turned into vitamin A by the…

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Expecting, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding at least 2 months reduces SIDS risk, study shows

Do you want to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Then breastfeed at least two months. A study by the University of Virginia School of Medicine found that breastfeeding for the first two months of an infant’s life can cut the risk of SIDS in half. We’ve known that breastfeeding has many…

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Heart, News

Can you be scared to death?

Haunted houses, spooky spirits and frightful festivities are all part of Halloween fun. If you are thrilled by the adrenaline rush that comes with being scared, you may want to reconsider. “Dying after being scared is a rare phenomenon, but it can occur,” said Tara Mudd, APRN, nurse practitioner with Norton Heart Specialists – Heart…

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Neurosciences, News

Free seminar about Parkinson’s disease and treatment advancements

According to the National Parkinson Foundation, approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. The incurable movement disorder that progresses over time can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. Many people with it go undiagnosed and untreated. Fortunately, recent years have seen innovative advancements in the treatment of…

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News, Recipes

Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Brown Rice Casserole

It’s never too early to plan your holiday meals. Extra planning time means you can start looking now for healthier alternatives to your traditional holiday recipes. This broccoli cheddar brown rice casserole is packed with protein, vitamin C and calcium thanks to the broccoli, flaxseed, brown rice and real cheddar cheese. The secret to its…

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How to eat healthier and eat local

Norton Healthcare cares about your health in more ways than one, including what you eat. Visit a Norton cafeteria for farm fresh produce along with grass-fed beef burgers every Friday. It’s part of the Norton Healthcare “Look for Local” initiative. You’ll discover more than just health benefits when you look for local. “Eating local means…

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News, Obstetrics

Find care that’s right for your first delivery

If you’re expecting your first baby, no doubt you are overwhelmed with all the decisions to be made. What do I want the day of my child’s birth to be like? Should I have a natural birth? Should I see an OB/GYN or a midwife for my prenatal care and delivery? Every pregnancy is different,…

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