Heart, Heart Failure

From heart failure to new beginnings: A father’s journey through recovery and love

Some moments change everything. For Devante McGowan, that moment came on what seemed like an ordinary day at home with the people he loved most. When everything changed At just…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

Destination Louisville: Texas man flies to Kentucky for life-changing shoulder surgery

There he was — standing — on the turf in the center of the gym. Percy Reynolds, in his polo shirt and jeans, was preparing to meet the moment. His…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer

From caregiver to survivor: Shepherdsville woman’s journey shows why cancer screenings save lives

Robin Meyer spent years caring for cancer patients — never imagining she’d one day fight the disease herself. The 62-year-old Shepherdsville woman cared for patients in her role as a…

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Norton Now

Cold vs. flu vs. allergies? How to tell the difference

It seems like everyone is sniffling this time of year. During fall and winter, upper respiratory infections and persistent coughs become increasingly common. Whether you’re a busy parent or a…

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Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

New adaptive dance class brings hope and healing to those with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders

It was a Wednesday morning in October at The Louisville Ballet School. The second-floor space on Shelbyville Road was mostly quiet, save for some rustling from the back left corner…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

MS fatigue or am I just tired?

Everyone feels tired after a long day or a poor night’s sleep. But if you have multiple sclerosis (MS), fatigue can feel completely different — and understanding that difference between…

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Lung Cancer, News, Prevention and Wellness

Quick, painless scan could be first step toward beating lung cancer

A simple scan could be the first step toward beating the nation’s deadliest cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the…

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Health Equity, News, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton West Louisville Hospital marks more than 58,500 patient interactions in first year

Since opening its doors on Nov. 11, 2024, Norton West Louisville Hospital has had more than 58,000 patient interactions, meeting a critical need to expand access to outpatient care, hospital…

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Norton Now

Lingering cough? It may be time to take it seriously

It’s been weeks since you got over that cold or other upper respiratory infection, but why? Are you still dealing with a cough? There’s no need to worry yet. Even…

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Menopause, Womens Health

Perimenopause or menopause symptoms? Hormone therapy could be for you

Hormone therapy (HT) can have many benefits for women who are experiencing symptoms associated with perimenopause. Unfortunately, HT is widely misunderstood as a result of highly publicized research done more…

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Norton Audubon, Norton Hospital, Norton West Louisville Hospital, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Wound Care

From Sunday church service to emergency surgery

Karen Burke knows firsthand how quickly life can change. While getting ready for church on April 20, 2025, Karen noticed some swelling in her ankle and discomfort in her lower…

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Locations, Norton West Louisville Hospital

New athletic fields planned for West Louisville in summer 2026

The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center campus has announced construction of multipurpose athletic fields that will be built on the corner of 30th Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, creating…

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