While performing an exam on a new patient at Norton Children’s Hospital Medical Associates – Broadway last fall, pediatrician Erin R. Frazier, M.D., learned that the teen, along with her mom and sister, had just arrived in Louisville after escaping a bad situation. They were practically homeless and didn’t know where their next meal would…
Norton Healthcare is now the first healthcare provider in the region to use the latest in image-guided laser technology to treat brain tumors and lesions in the brain. NeuroBlate laser therapy uses real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to guide a laser probe that can precisely be controlled to kill abnormal tissue while doing as little…
In today’s world of electronic conveniences, it’s hard for parents to know how much is too much time spent on the phone or computer. We asked Derek, a 14-year-old JCPS high school student, to log his time spent on the phone in an average day so we could get an idea of what it’s like…
Today serves as a reminder to stop for a moment and appreciate the people around you. Whether that’s family, friends, colleagues or the random person you pass on the street, show them we’re all in this together with a kind gesture. We promise, you will make them feel good and you will feel good, too….
Calcium is a superhero for your child’s bones, setting them up for a strong, healthy body later in life. And it’s hidden in some surprising places — like edamame and chickpeas! Try this recipe for a calcium boost. Crispy Edamame and Chickpeas A perfect healthy snack or salad topping 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans),…
You are noticing your loved one is gaining weight or continuing bad habits that are seriously affecting their health. How do you tell them they need to lose weight? How do you ask them to take better care of their health? It’s a delicate conversation to have with your loved one, but it could save…
You just finished a great workout and you’re feeling invincible. The sweat, the endorphins, the stress relief were just what you needed. And then there it is again. The negative self-talk creeps back in. The doubt and criticism. Maybe it starts after being on social media or when you see a fitness ad, or maybe…
This story was originally published on June 2015 and has been updated. My name is Anna-Maria Beck, and I was the honoree of the 2014 Bourbon & Bowties fundraiser. I loved it! I was not only involved in the main event but also in the planning that led up to it. I loved being able to give…
Can I just say that I fully expect my son, Connor, to win the Nobel Peace Prize one day? He has been reading since he was 3 and, for a 6-year-old, we think he’s pretty mature. But last week, he proved that anyone young enough to be completely absorbed by two rubber dinosaurs at play…
Coffee has gotten deliciously complicated — lattes, frappés, cappuccinos, mochas, double shots, iced, hot, frozen, the list goes on. Can I just get a plain cup of coffee? “Actually if you’re drinking just a plain cup of coffee, you’re doing great,” said Maji Koetter-Ali, registered dietitian with Norton Weight Management Services. “The coffee isn’t the…
Today is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day. To celebrate, Norton Women’s Sports Health asked local women why fitness is an important part of their lives. We got some great answers! Is being fit and healthy important to you? Learn how Norton Women’s Sports Health can help you be your best.
I found out when I was 23 weeks pregnant that Joslyn had Ebstein’s anomaly, a congenital heart defect that I also have. We were under the impression that it wasn’t hereditary — but evidently that’s not entirely true! At 33 weeks I went in for an ultrasound and her heart was above 300 beats per…
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