Cancer, News

Is early prostate testing overkill?

The debate about the effectiveness of testing for prostate cancer still lingers, leaving prevention-minded guys puzzled about the facts. And understandably so, according to Matthew J. Fargen, M.D., Norton Community…

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EpiPen price hike

If you have severe allergies, you probably have been following the news about the EpiPen price hike. The syringe that carries an emergency dose of epinephrine can mean the difference…

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News, Recipes

9 simple uses for chia seeds

The chia seed’s name instantly brings to mind a catchy refrain from a TV commercial. Cha-cha-cha-chia! But this chia is no pet. It’s a tiny seed packed with a wallop…

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Puppies of Norton

Think Norton Healthcare just employs humans? Think again. In addition to a team of talented doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, we have a pack of pooches committed to helping…

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News, Recipes

Summer & fall collide: Apple Pie Smoothie

Though it still feels like the endless summer, apple season is here! And who doesn’t love apple pie? Now you can enjoy everything you love about apple pie in a…

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Dogs for kids

Think the children’s hospital just employs humans? Think again. In addition to a team of talented doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who take care of children, we have a…

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Child Abuse Prevention, News

Doctor describes horrors of sex abuse

***This article includes graphic details*** As a medical resident, I saw a 4-year-old girl with a large tear in her vagina that required surgery to put it back together. I…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Get the lead out

  Louisville is renowned for its delicious drinking water. In fact, our H2O was named “best-tasting tap water in America” by the American Water Works Association in both 2008 and…

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News, Obstetrics

Have breast milk, will travel

If you are a breastfeeding mom, you know it can be challenging at times, especially when you are on the go. But with a little humor and flexibility, it doesn’t…

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Obstetrics, Uncategorized

Movin’ & groovin’ into the 3rd trimester

I am now seven months pregnant and Baby B. is pretty cozy, growing and moving. A lot has happened over the past few months of pregnancy, and I’ve finally had…

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Calcium: Superhero for your child’s bones

Bones are the framework of a child’s growing body. Bone is living tissue that is always changing, with bits of old bone being replaced with new bone. During childhood and…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, News

Norton Heart Care physicians first in region to offer alternative to warfarin with newly approved Watchman implant

Norton Heart Care is the first in the Louisville region to offer patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (A-fib) an alternative to taking warfarin medication long term with the newly approved…

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