Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Turning the page on compassionate service

A moment can change a life. That’s what happened to Cecilia Railey, then working as a library technician at Norton Healthcare in the late ’90s. “I had a profound experience one day witnessing how one medical librarian helped a patient who had just received a devastating cancer diagnosis,” Cecilia said.  Cecilia reflects on how the…

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Equity inclusion belonging, Health Equity, Norton West Louisville Hospital

From Louisville’s West End to the American West and back, a career in caring and listening

When asked, Tonya Anthony, a clinical effectiveness coordinator with Norton Healthcare, offers some life advice. “You have to let go of your idea of help and accept the patient’s perspective and definition of help.” Tonya has put that philosophy into practice many times in her career and life.  In 2012, Tonya left Louisville to work…

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Foundation

Donors join Wade Mountz Heritage Society with gifts totaling $200,000

The 2023 class of the Wade Mountz Heritage Society has made planned gifts totaling $200,000 to the Norton Healthcare Foundation. To date, members of the society have donated more than $80 million toward the future of health care in the community. Established in 2008, the society recognizes individuals who have made irrevocable planned gifts of…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Symptoms of MS can look like other disorders

Do I have multiple sclerosis (MS)? If you were wondering about a handful of symptoms and began searching the internet, and now you’re convinced you have MS, take a breath. The symptoms of MS look like many other conditions, and the truth is, most people do not have MS. Signs of MS “MS mimics many…

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Gynecology, Womens Health

Cramps but no period

Cramping around the time of your cycle is very common, but what’s happening when you have cramps — but no period? “The reason for cramping could be a normal part of your menstrual cycle or could be a sign of a more serious underlying health issue,” said Steven J. Radtke, M.D., FACOG, FMIGS, gynecologic surgeon…

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News

Norton Healthcare and Cigna Reach Agreement

Norton Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare have reached an agreement and have signed a new contract. This means that if you have Cigna as your health insurance provider, you will continue to be in-network when using Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. Thank you for placing your trust in Norton Healthcare and allowing us to provide for…

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KDF Marathon, Recruiting

Photos from Kentucky Derby Festival Events

The Kentucky Derby and all the preceding Kentucky Derby Festival events have a special way of bringing people together in our community. There’s no better time to celebrate being healthy and well in the Louisville area! Norton Healthcare is tremendously proud to play an important role in supporting so many of these events. You may…

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Norton West Louisville Hospital

Construction update: Laying the foundation for future Norton West Louisville Hospital

The vision of a hospital west of Ninth Street is now becoming a reality. Crews have begun the next phase of the construction by pouring concrete on the site at 28th Street and Broadway. This is the beginning of laying the foundation for Norton West Louisville Hospital. “We’re trying to knock down every barrier we…

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Health Equity, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Eric King to Black men: Primary health care saves lives

An open letter to Black men about primary care I was 6 years old the first time my mother ran my unconscious, nearly lifeless body into a medical facility — frantic for lifesaving help. I was lucky. I grew up in Bardstown, less than two blocks from my pediatrician’s office. It’s quite likely had that…

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Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Staying safe behind the wheel with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects the motor skills of the body, including large movements like walking and smaller movements such as getting bills out of your wallet. Parkinson’s can affect your ability to drive a vehicle, although when you should stop driving if you have Parkinson’s depends on the severity of your symptoms. No one wants to…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health

Louisville woman recounts her breast cancer surgery from small lump to fast and compassionate care

Finding a lump in her breast was something Heather Kleisner didn’t have time for in her busy life. But when she did, the meetings, conference calls and event planning on her calendar quickly changed to doctor appointments, surgery and a treatment plan. Heather had experienced this once before. A small lump discovered in 2015 during…

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Sports Health

Providing medical care to jockeys happens beyond the first Saturday in May

As the official medical provider of Churchill Downs, Norton Healthcare has seen its share of injuries sustained by jockeys. But care of these elite athletes goes beyond the first Saturday in May and issues that may occur during training or racing. The health of jockeys is a focus of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority,…

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