Gynecology, Womens Health

Painful periods? It could be dysmenorrhea

What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is another term for pain associated with the menstrual period, also known as period pain. It often involves period cramps that can be felt in the…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Managing bladder and sexual health with MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects almost 1 million Americans, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Since MS affects your muscles and muscle control, sometimes the muscles of the bladder and…

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Menopause, Womens Health

How to avoid menopause weight gain

Weight gain often happens as people age, and for many, it becomes especially noticeable around the time of menopause. “Even though menopause weight gain is common, it can still be…

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Health Equity

Norton Healthcare recognized for work around racial equality

Norton Healthcare has been selected as an honoree for the Louisville Business First 2022 Business Impact Awards for its work promoting racial equality through the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus…

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COVID Testing, COVID19

Where to get a COVID-19 test

If you need a COVID-19 test and don’t have symptoms, you can get an appointment for drive-thru testing at Norton Healthcare Express Services. If you are not sure whether you…

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Spine

What’s this lower right back pain?

Pain in the lower right back could stem from a number of issues ranging from muscle strain from activity to diseases of the organs, mid-back or pelvic region. Here are…

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Flu, Immediate Care Centers, News, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Prompt Care - Walgreens

Getting testing and care for the flu and COVID-19

Norton Immediate Care Centers and health care provider offices are seeing increased demand for services, and not just from people who need COVID-19 or flu tests. Emergency departments also are…

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Orthopedics, Osteoporosis

What is osteoporosis? How can I tell if I have osteoporosis and what can I do to prevent osteoporosis?

When was the last time you thought about your bone health or wondered, “Do I have osteoporosis?” Most of us need strong bones to keep up with our everyday activities,…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Interventional Cardiology

Passion from purpose: Vipul R. Panchal, M.D., his story

There are moments in life we forget, and others we make sure we hold in our minds forever. For Vipul R. Panchal, M.D., interventional cardiologist with Norton Heart & Vascular…

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Norton Healthcare Foundation

Personal experience drives new board chair

Jeffrey Cumberbatch — the chair of Norton Healthcare Foundation board of directors — has experienced firsthand why his role and volunteer service are so important. He is also a patient….

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Norton Now

Can I see a doctor on Saturday? Norton Healthcare offers the care you need, any time of the week — even on Saturday

Norton Healthcare offers the care you need, any time of the week — you can get an appointment or have a walk-in or virtual visit on a Saturday. You will…

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Behavioral Health, Health Equity

Barriers to mental health care are breaking down — with help from professional resources

Mental health conditions do not discriminate. Anyone can have challenges at any point in their lives. The difference is how these issues are addressed and perceived. These differences are glaringly…

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