Like author Janice Kaplan, most of us have been blessed with much, but fall short in expressing gratitude for it. A desire to be happier led Kaplan on a year-long commitment to live gratefully. At Norton Healthcare’s free July 19 “Go Confidently” event, she’ll discuss her journey to joy, captured in her New York Times…
Bike to Beat Cancer raises money to cure cancer and eliminate suffering right here in our own community. The dollars raised go toward research, support services, educational programs and therapeutic resources for patients of Norton Cancer Institute and Norton Children’s Cancer Institute. The 35-, 65- or 100-mile bike trek (or 5-mile family ride) is on…
You could say that dangling off the side of a cliff would is a life-changing experience. The fear or panic might make you rethink your life. For cancer survivor Ginny Sullivan, it was life-changing — in a very good way. Sullivan, a 30-year-old mother of two, is no stranger to challenges. While pregnant with her…
Whether you’re short on time or just can’t make it to the doctor, use Norton eCare when you need fast, convenient care. Norton eCare is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on your mobile phone, tablet or computer. Whether you have the flu, a UTI, a sinus infection or are agonizing over…
You will be a hit when you bring this flavorful and healthy dish to your next summer picnic. Visit a Norton Healthcare “Look for Local” Farmers Market to find fresh, local squash and other ingredients for this recipe. Farmers markets will visit each Norton Healthcare cafeteria on a rotating schedule throughout the summer months. Summer…
Get ready for Bike to Beat Cancer with these training rides, including a family-friendly ride on Saturday, July 1. Saturday, June 24 • 9 a.m. Meet at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park between the pool and tennis courts 3000 Freys Hill Road, Louisville, Kentucky Ride level: 2/3 40 miles Self-supported Sunday, June 25 • 2…
If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), being open about your sexual identity has driven many decisions and conversations in your life. One place it’s important to be open and honest — where you can feel safe and not judged — is with your medical provider. “Being LGBT is not uncommon, and no…
Join Janice Kaplan, author of the New York Times best seller, “The Gratitude Diaries: How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform your Life,” at Norton Healthcare’s free July 19 “Go Confidently” event. During the public event, Kaplan will detail what led her to practice gratitude daily, and how, although practicing gratitude initially…
I was 14 when the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which included Mia Hamm, put the world on notice that female athletes could be an important part of the athletic culture. I loved soccer. The 1999 women’s team empowered me to see sports in my future and know that as a female athlete, I was…
Heavy purses, totes and messenger bags put a lot of stress on your bones, joints and muscles without you even realizing it. Over time, they can cause permanent damage and changes in your posture. The weight of the bag is supported by muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments from the neck all the way to the…
When asked the definition of father vs. dad, Google’s answer is: “A dad is someone who is present. A father is more of a biological term than a role or relationship.” I think it is not so simply defined. Being a dad is, in my opinion, undefinable. Being a dad is raw emotion. Everything from frustration and anger…
Despite the date on the calendar being June, the meteorologists are warning of a heat wave. Are you prepared for these hot and humid days? “As temperatures are expected to rise so does your risk for heat exhaustion or heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke,” said Robert Couch, M.D., emergency medicine physician and medical director for…
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