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The richness of generosity

I thank each of you whom I serve alongside for generously giving wherever and whenever the opportunity presents itself. It is my privilege to serve alongside you. May you continue giving generously

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Norton Healthcare expanding in West Louisville

The YMCA of Greater Louisville announced today that Norton Healthcare will occupy 6,000 square feet of space in its new West End location at Broadway and 18th Street. Norton Healthcare will open a medical home there to serve both adults and children. “A medical home is more than a place —it’s a model of care…

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Daniel Plan: Sharpen your focus

Are you ready to explore your brain? If you are following along with our Daniel Plan book club, you are getting to the bottom of how your brain works to help improve both your mental and physical health. Your brain releases chemicals every time you have a thought that can make you feel either good…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Using the herpes virus to fight melanoma

Jae Y. Jung, M.D., Ph.D., an oncologic dermatologist, recently joined Norton Cancer Institute, where she sees patients with skin cancer and serious skin-related disorders or complications. To date, Dr. Jung is the first cancer specialist within the Louisville area who has a subspecialty in dermatologic oncology. One focus of Dr. Jung’s work is melanoma. She…

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Louisville Metro Police are taking back unused and expired prescription drugs Wednesday

Louisville Metro Police and Public Health and Wellness officials are encouraging residents served by the LMPD Third Division to safely dispose of medications on April 12, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. People can drive up and drop off any unused and expired medications at 7219 Dixie Highway, LMPD Third Division headquarters. LMPD’s Third Division…

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Sisterhood of the traveling scarves

Lara MacGregor is an endearing spirit — and enduring spirit. She has used her experience with cancer to be a light of hope for other women going through the same journey. MacGregor was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 at age 30, seven months pregnant with her second son. A woman she had never…

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Learn how to PLAY again!

If you are following along with our Daniel Plan book club, you’ve arrived at the fitness chapter. The Daniel Plan offers a refreshing look at movement. These pages will get you motivated and excited about creating a renewed self by learning to PLAY again. Even if you are not reading the Daniel Plan you can…

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Neurosciences, News

Living a full life with MS

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is something Uriel Hernandez-Trujillo does every day. But he isn’t letting the neurological disease stop him for living the life he loves. Hernandez-Trujillo’s journey with MS dates back to when he was just 8 years old, riding the school bus, heading toward Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School in downtown Louisville….

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Working out outside is better for you

Want a workout that burns more calories, saves you money, makes you happier and lets you be more spontaneous? Then take it to the streets! Research suggests that outdoor exercise may have even more health benefits than a trip to the gym: 1. Work out longer Walk away from that stale gym smell and breathe…

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What does a weirdly warm winter mean for allergy sufferers?

Your allergies are directly related to weather conditions. Temperature, humidity, wind and season can all affect the severity of allergy symptoms and how long they last. In this first in a series of articles about weather and allergies, we look at how our mild winter brought on an earlier allergy season. We consulted weather expert…

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Announcement from football legend puts ALS back in the news

Former San Francisco 49ers player and Super Bowl champion Dwight Clark recently announced that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that reach to the muscles throughout the body, called motor neurons. As the disease progresses, these motor neurons…

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Cancer, News

Breast cancer survivor cherishes every step ahead

When Jonathan Presser, vice president of operations and finance for Norton Audubon Hospital, found out Norton Cancer Institute would partner with Churchill Downs for the 2017 Kentucky Oaks “Pink Out” festivities, he had an idea. “I want to nominate my friend and co-worker Betty Beckham to walk in the Survivors Parade,” he thought. Beckham had…

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