Cancer, Head and Neck Tumors

What to do if you have a painless lump on the side of your neck

A painless lump on the side of your neck can have many causes. Most commonly, lymph nodes in your neck are apt to swell due to injury or infection. Less…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Minimally invasive spine surgery sets woman on path to healthy living, starting a family

Every morning, rain or shine, Hanna Sweeney is out walking in her neighborhood near the University of Louisville. The miles and the time can vary, but the reason for Hanna’s…

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Brand Feature, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Equity inclusion belonging, Norton Community Medical Associates

100% bilingual practice supports Spanish-speaking patients

Long before becoming the practice manager at a bilingual medical office, Carolina Tafur knew the importance of patients being able to communicate with their medical provider. “As a first-generation American,…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Does Epstein-Barr virus cause MS?

A study led by a team of Harvard scientists shows strong evidence that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the leading cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), shedding new light on a mystery…

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Heart, Heart Failure, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

From heart failure to recovery: Medication helps rebuild pastor’s heart

It’s not every day that your doctor calls you a textbook example. But that’s what Pastor F. Bruce Williams’ cardiologist called him. Pastor Williams is an example for other African…

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Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Woman credits early diagnosis, specialized care for successful life with Parkinson’s disease

Is there anything quite like an afternoon walk with your dog? In Dianne Steinert’s case, it’s a walk with her daughter’s dog, Emmy, a black-and-white border collie, who’s bustling with…

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Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Womens Health

Doula program available to patients in West Louisville and beyond

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than those who are white. While disparities…

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Faith and Health Ministries, Foundation

15 years into Bike to Beat Cancer, for this rider it’s about the people, not the pedaling

For the Rev. Ronald C. Oliver, Bike to Beat Cancer is not about the bike, the route or the pit stops. It is about the people.  “During the Bike to…

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Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Botox treatment for migraine helps Louisville woman relieve 20 years of headaches

Glenda Leary remembers her first migraine. “I was sitting at home on the couch, and I was so nauseous I couldn’t even get up,” Glenda said. The sudden pain was…

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Sports Health

Detoxing after vacation? Look at diet, exercise and sleep

Eventually, the sun will set on a warm-weather vacation, leaving beaches and other activities in the rearview mirror. For many, re-acclimating into day-to-day diet and exercise routines may bring up…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Love, resilience and a hospital wedding

In the face of life’s most challenging moments, love and determination have the power to transform ordinary days into extraordinary memories. For Kelly Morris, her extraordinary memory from a difficult…

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Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Healthcare expands research initiatives with formation of Norton Research Institute

Norton Healthcare has expanded its research efforts with the creation of Norton Research Institute, the central entity overseeing all research throughout the organization, including clinical trials, across a multitude of…

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