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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Norton Hospital, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Obstetrics, Womens Health

Norton Women’s Care named ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report

Norton Women’s Care, with childbirth services at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, has been recognized as High Performing in Adult Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News…

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Norton Now, Prompt Care - Walgreens

Do you have HIV questions to ask your doctor? Here are some ways to start the conversation.

Do you have questions about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for your doctor? Talking with a doctor about HIV or sexual health can feel uncomfortable for many people. It is crucial,…

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Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare opens first 100% bilingual practice in Okolona

Esta publicación también está disponible en español. On Monday, Nov. 22, Norton Community Medical Associates – La Clínica Preston, Norton Healthcare’s first 100% bilingual practice, will open in Okolona specifically…

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Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare abrirá su primer consultorio 100% bilingüe en Okolona

El día lunes 22 de noviembre, Norton Community Medical Associates – La Clínica Preston, el primer consultorio de Norton Healthcare que es 100% bilingüe, abrirá en Okolona específicamente para servir…

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Cancer

Physical therapy helps Hardin County woman come back from cancer surgery, chemotherapy and radiation

Before her cancer diagnosis, Cathy Brown traveled every week for work. The physically demanding schedule had her hustling through airports, jumping to one city after another. Cathy was diagnosed with…

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