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Teen takes health into his own hands

When Sam Rickert looked in the mirror, he didn’t like what he saw: an unfit, overweight young man. He decided to make a change after noticing that fit people maintain…

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New Mom, New Parent, News

What not to say to a new mom

A new baby usually brings much joy and happiness. But sometimes the increased stress of a new baby in addition to hormone fluctuations and changes to a woman’s body can…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Staph wars: The robots strike back

Think R2-D2 meets an industrial-size vacuum cleaner meets a super-strength tanning bed on wheels and you might be able to visualize a new robot striking back against germs at Norton…

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Clip for Kids, News

Snapchat rewind: Chili’s Clip for Kids

Nearly 1,000 people came out to Fourth Street Live! on Sunday, May 15, for the third annual Chili’s® Clip for Kids. In honor of children fighting cancer at Norton Children’s…

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F.A.S.T. thinking saves man having stroke

On a cold February morning, Bob Steuart was beginning his work day, leaving his Brandenburg, Kentucky, home for his job as a tax preparer. He never made it out of…

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News

Working longer may keep you young

As a child of the ’60s who is now in my 60s, the closer I get to retirement the more I appreciate the value of both “good vibes” and “good…

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What puberty looks like

Puberty is a process that happens slowly over several years. It can be hard to tell when it’s beginning or when to expect changes. The outward signs are the easiest…

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New Mom, News

Can swaddling kill your baby?

Swaddling is a very common practice among parents of newborns. But new research shows that if done improperly, a baby’s life could be at risk. According to a recent report,…

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Clip for Kids, News

Getting a haircut can spread hope

There are so many reasons to participate in a fundraising event like Chili’s® Clip for Kids. Maybe it’s because every day, 43 children receive a cancer diagnosis. Maybe it’s because…

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Clip for Kids, News

Stories behind the scissors

Jerry Durbin Visible Changes Hair Studio “It touches my heart to see these kids be so brave, and this is my way of giving back to them.” Jerry in a…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

The view from the top of the ladder

Jennifer Elmore’s résumé reads like the health care classified ads. “I had the medical calling,” said Elmore, a nurse practitioner with Norton OB/GYN Associates. “It just took me a little…

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News

Show your favorite nurse some love

Our patients are on a journey — often one they didn’t choose. But they don’t travel alone. As Tonya Anderson, R.N., infant development specialist at Norton Children’s Hospital, wrote in…

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