COVID19, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

Chief nursing officer reflects on COVID-19 experience

More than a year after our first COVID-19 diagnosis, many staff have come to terms with the virus and its continued presence in our lives. As health care professionals, we know what to expect with COVID-19 and how to provide care for patients. And, several successful vaccines later, we are operating within our “new normal.”…

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COVID19, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Faith and Health Ministries, Recruiting

Faith leaders support confidence, health

Churches and other faith communities have long been a cornerstone for families and a trusted source of guidance during challenging times. For more than 20 years, Norton Faith & Health Ministries has served to provide mentors and resources to faith groups interested in promoting whole-person health and wellness. Norton Healthcare partnered with houses of worship…

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Behavioral Health, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Taking steps to reverse a pandemic drinking habit

Cutting back after a year of quarandrinking? Increased or excessive alcohol use during stressful times is not uncommon. If you’re looking to dry out, here’s what you need to know about drinking less after the pandemic and some warning signs to look out for when it comes to alcohol withdrawal, which can be a serious…

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Behavioral Health, Norton Now, Sleep Medicine

Chronic fatigue treatment starts by ruling out other causes of your symptoms

Treating chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) starts with getting the right diagnosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 90% of those with chronic fatigue aren’t diagnosed, as the illness often is misunderstood and mimics common illnesses that usually get better without treatment. Chronic fatigue treatment options…

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Foundation

Donations from the Norton Healthcare Foundation make Norton Neuroscience Institute expansion possible

On June 17 Norton Neuroscience Institute opened a comprehensive facility unlike any other in the region. This new facility benefits patients and the community by providing a multidisciplinary neurosciences program with leading-edge technologies and enhanced research and outreach efforts. The new space encompasses more than 48,000 square feet of clinical, diagnostic, procedural and rehabilitation space….

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COVID Vaccine

The difference between emergency use authorization and FDA approval

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…

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COVID19, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Lauren Jones: Seizures and brain fog

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…

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Heart, Heart Failure

Chemotherapy impacted his heart, but a ventricular assist device keeps Bill Howard going

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…

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Breastfeeding, COVID19, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Coronavirus and pregnancy: What you need to know

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…

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COVID19, During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Coronavirus y embarazo: lo que necesita saber

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…

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Behavioral Health, Sports Health

Partnership series addresses mental health and performance in student-athletes

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…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences

The art of neurology

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 &…

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