My grandmother. My mother. Both had ovarian cancer. Both were diagnosed at age 54. My mom was diagnosed first with breast cancer, then ovarian cancer a very short six years later. Ovarian cancer has haunted my family for 30 years. My grandmother died rather quickly from the disease. She died when I was 8. My…
Last week the Children’s Hospital Foundation unveiled the 2016 Home & BMW Raffle house in Norton Commons. The home is located at 6425 St. Bernadette Ave., Prospect, Kentucky, and valued at approximately $550,000! Visit an open house every Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 through Nov. 13, noon to 6 p.m. and Nov. 19, noon to 3…
We all need a little motivation to get moving in the morning. Enter breakfast! How does warm sausage, egg and ooey, gooey cheese sound? Skip the fast food drive-thru and make a heart-healthy breakfast burrito yourself with a few simple substitutions. Use MorningStar Farms Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties (or another brand of nonmeat breakfast…
If there were such a thing as a prostate cancer “poster patient” it would be Denny Simonavice. His experience reflects why men need to: Know your risk factors Discuss screening options with their physician Understand available treatment options Simonavice was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015 when a six-month follow-up blood test to recheck his…
Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton said the only disability in life is a bad attitude. If you think 19-year-old Jake Olson has a disability because he is blind, then you have the wrong attitude. Olson lost his sight to cancer as a child. But that hasn’t stopped him from fulfilling his dream of playing college…
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 white beans! Try this recipe for a calcium boost. Easy White Bean Dip 15-ounce can cannellini or white beans, rinsed and drained 1 small clove garlic 2…
Cancer doesn’t stop for rain and neither did the more than 800 riders who participated in the eighth annual Bike to Beat Cancer on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. The Bike to Beat Cancer is a one-day cycling event for cyclists who want to make a difference and help those battling cancer at Norton Cancer Institute….
Seema Kulkarni, APRN, grew up in a small village in India, then moved to Mumbai after she married. She says parents strive for the best for their children In India. “Education plays a lot of importance in the family,” Kulkarni said. “Everybody is concentrated on it. They save money to send you to college to…
It’s been a year since Kentucky got tough on vehicle booster seats, passing a law that states: Any child under 40 inches tall must be in a child or infant seat. Any child younger than age 8 and between 40 and 57 inches must be secured in a booster seat. All children over age…
If you’ve ever had acute bronchitis, this story will sound familiar. Even if you’ve never had bronchitis, reading this may help you gain some helpful insights about the use of steroids in treating common medical issues. Late on a recent Friday evening I felt a bit congested, and my throat had a familiar tickle. “Oh…
Susan Hagan, M.D. Obstetrician/Gynecologist Norton OBGYN Associates – Downtown On becoming a parent: “No matter how wide your lens has been in the past, all of a sudden now it just redefines who you are in every way.” – Susan Hagan, M.D. Dr. Hagan wasn’t always convinced she was cut out to be a physician….
National Working Parents Day is Sept. 16. In honor of all parents balancing work and family life, we asked some moms and dads in our department how they manage work, kids and life. Their advice ranges from the practical to the inspirational. One thing is clear: Their children are the most important part of their…
Select an appointment date and time from available spots listed below.