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 said. “I jumped at the line of scrimmage, was hit and landed on my head. After that, everything became disoriented.” A trip to the hospital…
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, doubts and stiff competition to get to the world’s stage. That’s great! But in the midst of the growing medal count, there’s a serious problem….
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 over the course of five years and will offer multiple layers of health care-related support for students as well as faculty and staff. The grant…
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. They have high levels of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and lycopene. Melons play an important role in healing, maintaining healthy teeth, skin, bones and…
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, and at the same time great challenges. Melanie Rheaume, a retired dental assistant, said helping care for her mother during the last months of her…
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 where children were hospitalized with severe malnutrition tied to the diet that eliminates animal-based products, such as meat, fish, cheese, milk and eggs — a…
It’s August … and I am pregnant. Not just a little pregnant, but at the end of my second trimester and entering my third trimester. And, did I mention it’s August? My challenge is two-fold: I really hate staying inside on beautiful summer days and I have two very sweet pups who also dislike being…
Breastfeeding is one of the body’s most amazing functions. You’d think it would come naturally and baby would automatically know what to do. Sometimes that’s the case, and sometimes it’s not. Knowing what to expect during the first weeks and months of your baby’s life can help ensure breastfeeding success. How do you prepare for…
As a long-time MyChart user, I’ve enjoyed easy online access to my health information and medical provider. I’ve even helped many of my friends and family do the same. MyChart simplifies how you communicate with your Norton provider, pay your bill, view your medical history and much more. But did you know about these other…
Starting kindergarten can create excitement and anxiety for kids and parents alike. Much of that fear will go away if your child is prepared before entering the classroom. What should your kindergartner know? Sharon Rengers, R.N., safety educator with the Children’s Hospital Foundation Office of Child Advocacy, said they should have a firm grasp of…
I started bicycle riding several years ago as a way to get back into shape and soon realized I loved to ride. A few years later I met the woman of my dreams, and she started riding with me. We were married. Life was good. I had never liked doing organized rides mainly because I…
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and typically associated with significant distress and concern. This often-dreaded, emotionally charged outcome is no longer a forgone conclusion thanks to new system called DigniCap, which uses advanced technology and a patented tight-fitting cap to cool the patient’s scalp. Norton Cancer Institute is the first cancer…