News, Prevention and Wellness

Hepatitis C on rise in young Kentuckians

If you are a young woman in Kentucky, you are 10 times more likely to get hepatitis C than the national average. Drug abuse is to blame. A recent study…

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News, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding just got real

When people find out you are pregnant, everyone has a bit of advice to share. Some is good, some makes you scared, some makes you think “I’m never going to…

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Heart, News

Slideshow: Camp BraveHearts

A huge thank you to the Center for Courageous Kids for offering the opportunity to allow children with heart conditions to participate in summer activities just like other kids get…

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Heart, News

Snapchat Rewind: Camp BraveHearts

Being an “average kid” may not seem like something to strive for, yet it can mean everything for children who yearn to do things that other kids do. Camp BraveHearts…

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Bike to Beat Cancer Training, News

Louisville’s Top Docs

Congratulations to the following Norton Healthcare physicians for being named by Louisville Magazine as 2016 “Top Docs.” Louisville-area physicians were asked which doctors they would recommend to a friend or…

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Cancer, News

Healing and dealing with being a teen

It was the Sunday afternoon before orientation on my first day of work at Norton Healthcare when my grandmother told me the story of “the man in the red coat”:…

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News, Sports Health

New tools fight concussions

Donavan Hickman planned to start last season as nose tackle for Floyd Central High School’s football team. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. “It was the first day of practice,” Hickman…

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News, Sports Health

No, she doesn’t swim like a man

If you’ve been paying attention to the action in Rio, you’ve surely noticed some impressive female athletes. They’re the best in their sports, have worked tirelessly and pushed through injuries,…

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Bellarmine University to receive $1.5 million grant from Norton Healthcare’s James R. Petersdorf Fund

Louisville, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2016) – Today, Bellarmine University announced it has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from Norton Healthcare’s James R. Petersdorf Fund. The grant will be disbursed…

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News, Recipes

Watermelon & berry drink recipe

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy sweet and juicy watermelon. Melons are high in essential vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent choice for a snack or side dish….

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Caregivers need care, too

If you’ve ever served as a caregiver for someone close to you — either through choice or necessity — you know this can be a journey marked by tremendous rewards,…

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Is it safe for kids to eat vegan?

A proposed law in Italy would give a jail sentence to parents who feed their child a vegan diet. It follows on the heels of several cases in the country…

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