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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Expecting, News, Obstetrics

Going ga-ga over all that baby gear?

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…

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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…

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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…

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Endocrinology, News

Diabetes doesn’t have to slow kids down

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…

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News

When words are not enough

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…

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News, Pharmacy

How to dispose of unwanted drugs

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…

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News, Weight Management

Determined to make a change

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…

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Clip for Kids, News

Dawne Gee: Why I fight for kids with cancer

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…

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