Heart, Vascular Surgery

Louisville visitor goes to Norton Audubon Hospital with intense stomach pain — not a moment too soon

Visiting Louisville on a business trip, Rob Priest thought he might have come down with a terrible case of food poisoning. As pain in his abdomen grew more intense and…

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KDF Marathon, Kentucky Derby Marathon Training, Sports Health

How to get back into running marathons or minis

If you are getting back into running after a hiatus during the pandemic, getting to the starting line after a long pause may seem challenging. Here are some ways to…

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Epilepsy, Neurosciences

How do I know if I had a seizure?

If you think you had a seizure for the first time, what should you do? If you believe you had your first seizure, you should go to the emergency room….

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Cancer, Foundation

Biking to beat cancer and supporting others — from Massachusetts

High school English teacher Annemarie Finn has never been to Louisville to ride in Bike to Beat Cancer. In fact, Annemarie does not live in the region or even in…

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News

King’s Daughters’ Health officially joins Norton Healthcare as the system’s sixth hospital and first outside of Louisville

King’s Daughters’ Health, located in Madison, Indiana, has officially joined the Louisville-based Norton Healthcare system. King’s Daughters’ Health (KDH) will be renamed Norton King’s Daughters’ Health and becomes Norton Healthcare’s…

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Sports Health

Player injured in second quarter returns to play in the fourth quarter

Sports medicine’s focus on player health and prompt care for in-game injuries was highlighted in October when the University of Louisville’s Marshon Ford was tackled during a second-quarter play. Chad…

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COVID Vaccine, COVID19

COVID-19 Pfizer booster approval expanded to 16 and older

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available to those ages 16 and older who received their second Pfizer dose six or more months ago. The Centers for Disease Control and…

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Norton Now

9 reasons why you need an annual check up

An annual check up with a primary care provider helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, receive preventive care, get guidance about any health concerns and build a relationship with your…

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Orthopedics, Sports Health

How long to ice an injury

How long to ice an injury depends on when you were injured and the severity of the injury. If swelling and inflammation last more than 48 hours, you may have…

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Immediate Care Centers, Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare to open 18th immediate care center, combine primary care offices in new space

Norton Immediate Care Center – Audubon, the 18th urgent care center owned by Norton Healthcare, will open on Dec. 20, 2021, in a newly constructed space at 3101 Poplar Level…

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Menopause, Womens Health

Perimenopause can be more difficult than menopause for many

With your health provider as your co-pilot, you can navigate perimenopause and menopause. Perimenopause, also called the menopausal transition, describes the months or years leading up to menopause, when the…

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Weight Management

More jingle, less jiggle: How to avoid holiday weight gain

You shut the door after the last trick-or-treater has been treated, and DING DONG! It’s the holiday season calling! Read on for tips to get through the holidays with more…

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