The differences between Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization (EUA) versus full approval for a vaccine mostly relate to the quantity of data from studies. Both processes by the FDA rely on data regarding a vaccine’s safety and effectiveness and require a conclusion that potential benefits outweigh any potential risks. The FDA has…
COVID-19 almost killed me, but instead it saved my life. I tested positive for the Coronavirus on Nov. 13, 2020. I’ve spent the time since then recovering physically and mentally, as a long-hauler. Like many of you reading this, I also was running on empty. I was raising three kids — two teenagers and a toddler…
Bill Howard was loving life after retirement. In 2007, after 32 years with Ford Motor Co.’s Louisville Assembly Plant, he and his wife, Sharon, had purchased their lake home on Rough River in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The Army veteran was enjoying fishing and helping friends with projects — keeping himself just busy enough. But in…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you may wonder how the coronavirus/COVID-19 could affect you and your baby. The OB/GYNs, midwives and other staff providing obstetric care with Norton Healthcare are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation continues to evolve, patient safety remains our top…
This publication is also available in English Si estás embarazada o planeando un embarazo, es posible que te preguntes cómo el coronavirus/COVID-19 podría afectarte a ti y a tu bebé. Los obstetras y ginecólogos, parteras y otro personal que brinda atención obstétrica en Norton Healthcare están monitoreando de cerca la pandemia de COVID-19. A medida…
Student-athletes may face unique challenges when it comes to educational, cultural, and psycho-social experiences. A collaboration among Norton Sports Health, the University of Louisville athletics department, KORT physical therapy and Jefferson County Public Schools is helping educate student-athletes, parents, athletic trainers, administrators and coaches about mental health issues faced by student-athletes. Trends in mental health…
What happens when art and science combine? A gallery of beautiful work, such as the paintings and drawings that adorn the walls of at Norton Neuroscience Institute – Brownsboro. Some of this art was created by Hilary Highfield, M.D., Ph.D. She started as a fine arts major at the Sam Fox School of Design &…
Completing one century ride in life is a goal for many. Bike to Beat Cancer rider Scott Walters has achieved that goal eight times, riding the 100-mile route in Bike to Beat Cancer for the past eight years. What drives someone to pedal 100 miles year after year? For Scott, it was the loss of…
MyNortonChart testing and vaccination record You can access your COVID-19 testing and vaccination records through your free and secure MyNortonChart account. Before traveling, download the MyChart app and get vaccinated. If your destination requires a negative test result and you receive one, a record of it will be in your phone. Apple App Store Google…
During her pregnancy, Abbey Hutchason knew she wanted to breastfeed exclusively. She worried that extensive preparation might cause her anxiety during pregnancy. She hoped when the time came, she would know what to do. Abbey credits the Norton Healthcare lactation consultants who worked with her for helping with some of the challenges she experienced. In…
If you’ve been living with joint pain due to arthritis, you may be wondering if you need a knee or hip replacement. When considering joint replacement surgery, there are a few ways you can determine if you’re ready to discuss it with your orthopedic provider. Chad E. Smith, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute,…
A device recently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for the treatment of long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is changing the way heart specialists can care for patients with A-fib. A-fib is a potentially serious heart rhythm irregularity that raises the risk of stroke and heart failure. Heart specialists at Norton Heart &…
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