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…
I admit it. During my first pregnancy 6½ years ago, I had no clue as to what baby supplies I needed. None of my friends were mothers. With few easy online resources available (the internet and mommy blogs have come a long way since then) and a 600-page book on baby essentials in hand, I…
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…
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…
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