Heart Failure, Pulmonary

Sotatercept: A new pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment

A new pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after completing clinical trials at Norton Pulmonary Specialists and other leading pulmonary hypertension treatment…

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Gynecology, Urogynecology, Womens Health

Painful or irregular periods? It could be an underlying condition

Painful or irregular periods can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, and sometimes, can significantly disrupt your life. Menstrual pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a common issue experienced during the menstrual…

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Bike to Beat Cancer Training, Cancer, Foundation

For Chris and Team 182, Bike to Beat Cancer is not just a ride. It’s a way to honor the memory of his mother.

On Sept. 7, hundreds of cyclists will line up to ride anywhere from 5 to 100 miles in the Norton Cancer Institute’s Bike to Beat Cancer. The hope is to…

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Health Equity, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Norton Neuroscience Institute’s “Neuro Tai Chi” class celebrates 10 years of helping patients with movement disorders

The gong sounds at 10:30 a.m. It’s the signal to sit down and listen. At the front of the room, Lloyd Kelly greets his class of about 20 with a…

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Brand Feature, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Generational compassion: A mother-daughter duo helps heal patients at Norton Hospital

For a mother, there’s always a dream to be a guiding light for her children. It’s a hope that she can show her daughter that she can surmount any obstacle,…

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Equity inclusion belonging, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Initiative builds new career opportunities for local construction workers at Norton West Louisville Hospital

Dreams are being built from the ground up at Norton West Louisville Hospital. The new hospital is taking shape at the corner of 28th Street and West Broadway, and lives…

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Bike to Beat Cancer Training, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Norton Healthcare employee and two-time cancer survivor shares the power of teamwork at Bike to Beat Cancer

When it comes to fighting cancer, Claudia Johnson knows the power of being surrounded by a good team. The physical therapist assistant at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital beat cancer…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Scientific curiosity and passion for helping others

Najwan Al-Qashteeni came to the United States in 2012 from Baghdad, Iraq, with a veterinary background and an interest in health care. While perfecting her English, Najwan moved to Louisville,…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Health Equity, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

30 years after first treatment, Norton Neuroscience Institute continues to provide care for patients with multiple sclerosis

It’s Friday morning at the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center. The phones are ringing. Emails and referrals are coming in from physicians trying to connect their patients with the resources…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Mother-daughter duo gets same spine surgery from same Norton Leatherman Spine surgeon

Susan Smith’s back pain started as a teenager. “I was 19, a sophomore in college,” Susan said. “I started having pain in my hip and couldn’t figure out what was…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Womens Health

Breast cancer survivor recalls journey to celebrate

Celebrating Oaks Day 2024 has taken on a new meaning for Rachel Trice, 34, of Madison, Indiana. Rachel will be among the 150 breast and ovarian cancer survivors to walk…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

Norton Healthcare athletic trainers working hands-on at Kentucky Derby for first time

On May 4, 2024, Louisville will make history when it celebrates the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. The glitz, glamour and tradition of the day will culminate in one…

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