Twenty years ago, our nation was shaken to the core by the attacks carried out on September 11, 2001. Many will never forget where they were or what they were doing when news broke of what had happened in New York; Washington, D.C.; and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A desire to help brought the Rev. Ronald C….
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) often means paying attention to wellness and diet, since taking care of yourself can affect disease progression — even lifespan. Wellness is essential to modifying the disease course, treating relapses, managing symptoms and promoting safety and independence. People living with MS can consider physical activity and diet as another kind…
If you’re fully vaccinated, wait a few days after a COVID-19 exposure before getting tested Puede tomar casi una semana después de la exposición al COVID-19 para tener un resultado positivo en la prueba. Si está completamente vacunado, debe esperar de tres a cinco días después de la exposición antes de hacerse una prueba. La…
Timing is crucial when diagnosing a patient’s cancer. And for treatment, precision is just as imperative. Imagine a world of cancer care in which biopsy results come back faster with the specific breakdown of a cancer mutation so doctors can tailor treatments to target that particular cancer. The Norton Cancer Institute Genomics Lab, located inside…
The burden of fear and anxiety that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic, along with its guidelines, quarantines and worry about what risks to take, have been a rollercoaster for us all. Millions got vaccinated and restrictions were loosened, but the surge caused by variants brings a lot of uncertainty and along with another surge of…
Bamlanivimab, a popular COVID-19 treatment, is proving to be less effective against the delta variant and physicians at Norton Healthcare have responded by shifting to Regeneron, treating nearly 100 patients daily. Patients are seen within hours of their primary care physician ordering the treatment. A dedicated team of infusionists downtown and on the Norton Brownsboro…
Robin Stutzenberger leaned on her love for her job and colleagues to get through the uncertainty and stress of working as an essential health care worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve been successful at Norton Healthcare because of our teamwork,” said Robin, an environmental services associate at Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro. “I love to…
Lesbians can get human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to cancer, and may be at higher risk because of historical health care barriers that may have caused reluctance to get preventive screenings. Making matters worse, much of the discussion around sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has focused on heterosexual couples. “Providers and patients alike need to…
Integrative medicine for multiple sclerosis (MS) may offer relief when used with disease modifying drugs (DMD). Sometimes known as integrative health, or complementary and/or alternative medicine, integrative medicine includes techniques that have not been traditionally part of conventional Western medicine. In many cases, these therapies are being successfully combined with conventional medicine. Integrative medicine: Uses…
Norton Healthcare has completed its 340th spinal fusion surgery using the Mazor X robotic-assisted surgical system. Robotic-assisted technology can help reduce pain and make recovery time shorter following spine surgery. The purchase of the system was made possible in 2018 with funding from Norton Healthcare and the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. The move came after a…
A year-and-a-half since the first COVID-19 case in the United States, the world continues to take great strides in recovering from the pandemic. At Norton Healthcare, our vaccine clinic teams have led the charge by providing what often are described as “shots of hope.” COVID-19 vaccines became available in late December 2020 and our organization…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, teams across Norton Healthcare pulled together to do what needed to be done. That included the results team led by Michelle Rose, manager, Population Health, Norton Infectious Diseases Institute. Little did this team realize the vital role they would play over the course of the pandemic. The results team was…
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