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…
Kids need to play and move. It’s part of a healthy childhood. They’re meant to run around until they’re red in the face and exhausted. But when a child has Type 1 diabetes, vigorous activity, such as sports, can cause major health consequences due to changes in blood sugar levels. A $1 million pledge to…
Norton Children’s Hospital offers expressive art therapy to patients, their family members and caregivers free of charge as part of an integrative approach to care. Art therapy is an evidence-based practice that allows patients to “express what is on their minds and in their hearts in a safe setting,” said Elizabeth Sanders Martin, expressive art…
It’s time for spring cleaning … and that means your medicine cabinet, too. A recent study found that 24 percent of teenagers abuse prescription drugs found at home because they think they’re safer than illegal drugs. Properly disposing of unwanted prescriptions to prevent abuse is just one of the reasons behind the Drug Enforcement Administration’s…
This is a season of firsts for Jenny O’Bryan. She’s at her lowest weight since she was 25 years old and for the first time will be participating in the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon this Saturday, April 30. For thousands of runners and walkers, the road race is an annual event; for O’Bryan, who has…
As a news anchor in Louisville, I meet many people. One of those was Brooke Pardue, mother of a 4-year-old fighting rhabdomyosarcoma. His name was Sammy. His beautiful eyes and lips seemed to stand out because the harsh treatment had taken away all his hair. Even his eyebrows were gone. On that day, however, Brooke…
Derby Divas celebrated its 10th anniversary April 21 at Rodes For Him and For Her. More than 400 women gathered to celebrate breast cancer survivors, including this year’s honoree, Lynda Lambert. Sponsored by Genentech Inc., Thorntons Inc. and Yum! Brands, this annual event has raised more than $1 million over the past 10 years. Funds…
Bike to Beat Cancer has teamed up with Dan Delph, training leader for Norton Sports Health, to give you “Dan’s Training Tips.” These videos are designed to give riders answers to basic cycling questions and concerns. In this video, Dan explains the importance of correct tire pressure. Bicycle tires are much different than car tires…
More than 300,000 spectators are expected to jam the Louisville and Indiana waterfronts on Saturday to officially kick off the Kentucky Derby Festival. To make the most of your family’s Thunder Over Louisville experience, here are some tips for staying healthy and safe while making last memories: Save your skin. The weather is going to…
Young love can be exciting, terrifying, gleeful and miserable — and that’s just for the parents! Coping with your teen’s love connection means helping them navigate through a vulnerable, confusing and emotionally charged time. Louise is a mother of two teenagers, Pearl, a high school freshman, and Derrick, an eighth-grader. She says her teens aren’t…
Spring is in the air and fresh fruits on the grocery shelves and starting to appear at local farmers markets. This recipe for a low-fat berry parfait is a great way to enjoy fresh berries. You can use any and all types of berries for this recipe. Did you know berries are considered a “superfood”?…
It happens thousands of times a year: A child gets a hold of a gun and shoots him or herself, or someone else. The latest incident happened in Indianapolis this week when a 2-year-old boy died after shooting himself with a gun he found in his mother’s purse. The mother had stepped away for just…
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