Rhonda Cash calls herself a breast cancer “thriver.” She practices self-care by giving back to her community and shares comforting gifts with cancer patients going through treatment. “I want other…
The average cost of weight loss surgery in the United States ranges between $17,000 and $26,000 (without any insurance coverage), according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery….
A conversation with Joseph Mallard needs to last only 60 seconds to understand why he is nicknamed “Sunshine Joe.” He shares the vivid life advice his father and grandmother gave…
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, consider the merits of choosing care that is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Norton…
At Norton Healthcare, we believe annual mammograms are one of the most important forms of self-care you can practice. Thanks partly to early detection, breast cancer is one of the…
A doctor’s office visit requires a few things: health insurance card, a photo ID and a method of payment. How insurance is billed (and potentially what you may owe) for…
Jammed fingers happen when a blunt force strikes the end of a finger. Basketballs or volleyballs are common culprits of the blunt force. The ligament at the finger’s middle knuckle…
Are you looking for a primary care provider? Confused about the difference between having “M.D.” or “D.O.” after the doctor’s name? We’ve got you covered. M.D. vs. D.O. M.D. is…
DeAndr’e Gaines has lived most of his adult life with heart failure. Now at only 42 years old, the father of four is reclaiming life with a left ventricular assist…
Near one of West Louisville’s busiest intersections, there is an open field that holds a lot of promise. Standing on the site, not far from piles of dirt and construction…
You know vitamins are good for you, and you might know humans get vitamin D from exposure to the sun’s warming rays. There are also vitamin D supplements sold over…
When Pat Bristoe began physical therapy at Norton Specialty Rehabilitation Center – St. Matthews in October 2021, he was depressed. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a diagnosis Pat received in 2009, had…