Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

A lung cancer screening may seem overwhelming — here are some suggested questions to ask to your doctor.

Are you a current or former smoker who’s thinking about getting a lung cancer screening? Maybe you have an appointment for a cancer test or lung biopsy scheduled, or you’re…

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Sports Health

Older adults’ guide to improving muscle tone and building muscle after age 60

Strength at every ageFor older adults, there are many benefits to beginning a strength training routine, and improving muscle tone is an important aspect of physical fitness while aging. It’s…

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News, Norton Clark, Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare expands access to care in east Jeffersonville

Norton Healthcare continues its focus of expanding access to health care in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Additional emergency and diagnostic services soon will be available when Norton Medical Center opens on Monday,…

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Neurosciences, Stroke

There’s nothing mini about a ‘mini stroke’

Mini stroke symptoms can be the same as a stroke, but may pass after a few minutes or hours. However, “mini stroke” isn’t an accurate name for what’s happening —…

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Cancer, Womens Health

‘This is ministry to me’

You’ll never hear another story quite like Euwonna Jones’. Euwonna is a mastectomy fitter at Norton Cancer Institute Pat Harrison Resource Center in Southern Indiana. Here’s how surviving her own…

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Sports Health

5 types of exercises older adults can do every day

Making exercise approachable: A guide for older adultsRegular exercise for older adults is one of the best ways to enhance and improve physical health and mental well-being when aging. There…

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Sports Health

Why strength and resistance training can help you as you age

The importance of building muscle as we age Strength and resistance training can play an important role in healthy aging. The aging process is often associated with a decline in…

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Neurosciences

Neurosurgeon discusses brain aneurysm story shared by ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Emilia Clarke

You may know actor Emilia Clarke from the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” She plays Daenerys Targaryen, a central character in the show. If you’re not a huge fan…

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Cardiology, Heart, Heart Attack

Average age of a heart attack is younger than you might think, so here are warning signs of a heart attack and what you need to know

Getting older definitely increases your risk for a heart attack, but that doesn’t mean younger adults should ignore concerning symptoms. While the majority of first heart attacks happen around age…

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News, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital

Norton Healthcare receives 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award

Norton Healthcare has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital an HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner by Press…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Norton Leatherman Spine surgeon plays unintentional matchmaker for patients

Mike Thompson was in a familiar place. It was Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Mike was only six months removed from major spine surgery in his lower back. Yet, here he…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Health Equity, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton West Louisville Hospital leadership team announced

Meet the team members who, together with Corenza Townsend, chief administrative officer, Norton West Louisville Hospital, will plan for and execute the hospital’s November 2024 opening. They will be responsible for…

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