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9 ways to avoid Derby road rage

Dealing with the increased traffic of Derby week can get your blood boiling. Add in a visit by a presidential candidate and bridge construction, and it’s enough to make even the coolest of personalities suffer a meltdown. That increased stress level can cause wear and tear on the heart and arteries. It also can speed…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Top 10 tips for a happy, healthy Derby

Nothing says overindulgence like the Derby. But it doesn’t have to be rich foods, booze, sunburns and dehydration. Here are 10 tips to enjoy Derby and come out healthy on the other side: Slather on the sunscreen, regardless of the weather forecast or where you’re watching the races. Even if it’s a cloudy or cool…

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Neurosciences, News

Navigating life after a stroke

If you’ve ever been in the hospital, you know a lot of information comes your way when you’re headed home. There’s paperwork to sign, prescriptions to fill, appointments to make, instructions to go over, symptoms to watch out for and the list goes on. Even when you’ve got a family member with you, it’s hard…

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You can still get your steps at Derby

Though a day at the Kentucky Derby might take a toll on many things — your wallet, diet and SPF usage, to name a few — there’s still plenty that can be good for your health. This led us to wonder what kind of sweat equity you can expect from one of the city’s biggest…

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Bourbon and Bowties, News

How to tie a bow tie 101

Do you know how to tie a perfect bow tie? Learn now and get ready for the seventh annual Bourbon & Bowties: a Taste of Corbett’s fundraising event for Norton Children’s Hospital on June 9, 2016. This Children’s Hospital Foundation is presented by Northwestern Mutual.  

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News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

A stroke of fate

During her road to recovery from knee replacement surgery, it never entered Phyllis Atzinger’s mind that she could have a stroke. But she did, and thanks to her husband knowing the signs and the fast work of her medical team, she lives to tell about it. “I don’t remember much, so I rely on my…

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Plan the perfect Kidtucky Derby party!

The big race is just days away and it’s time to up the stakes on your Kentucky Derby party. Whether you are a seasoned party-planner or this is your first time watching the events from home, be sure to incorporate some fun ways to share the fastest 2 minutes in sportswith the children in your…

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Child Abuse Prevention, News

Slideshow: You can end child abuse

Last year, more than 40,000 cases of abuse and neglect were reported in Kentucky and Indiana, leaving hundreds of innocent kids with permanent physical and emotional damage. Dozens of them didn’t even survive. Child abuse is everyone’s concern — and it’s 100 percent preventable. Click on the slideshow below for tips on how you can…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Put the brakes on texting and driving

This week the Washington Post reported on an 18-year-old who crashed her vehicle into another after attempting to exceed 100 mph on Snapchat’s speed filter. She was going 107 mph and, needless to say, permanently injured the other driver. She’s “lucky to be alive” herself, as she captioned a Snapchat selfie at the hospital. Distracted…

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News, Teens

Pads, tampons, school, life: You got this!

As a teen girl you’ve got a lot of things on your mind. But your period doesn’t have to be one of them. Here are some answers to common worries among girls who are getting the hang of menstruation. What if my period starts while I’m at school? For the first few years after you…

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Clip for Kids, News

Meet Mya: Chili’s Clip for Kids honoree

Shelly and Hal White adopted Mya from China, undeterred by her diagnosis of stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma. Norton Children’s Hospital agreed to assume Mya’s care, which made it possible for her to get a medical visa to come to the United States. She arrived in Louisville on May 7, 2013, and underwent 10 months of intense…

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