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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Equity inclusion belonging, Health Equity

Breaking down barriers to health equity

The Institute for Health Equity, a Part of Norton Healthcare, was established to address health and racial inequities in the Louisville community. It is a key imperative identified by Russell…

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Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics

Group B strep in pregnancy

Group B streptococcus, also called group B strep (GBS), is bacteria that causes infection. Many people carry group B strep bacteria without knowing it because they usually don’t have symptoms….

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Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Prevention and Wellness

Cómo facilitar la preparación de la colonoscopia

This story is also available in English La preparación para una colonoscopia no es nada de lo que haya que temer. Considere que se trata de una buena limpieza sin…

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Norton Community Medical Associates

First aid for a burn: Clean, cool water

Burn first aid begins with clean, cool water for all but the most serious burns. Adding ice directly to the burn could damage the skin more, while butter, egg white…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation

Volunteers and donors recognized for service and commitment

The Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation recently recognized outstanding volunteers and donors for their service and commitment. Collectively, these volunteers have donated thousands of hours of their…

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Endocrinology, NCMA, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

How changing your diet can help reverse prediabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, it means the amount of glucose in your blood is higher than normal. You also may be at risk for serious health issues, such…

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Movement Disorders, Neurosciences

What you can do if you can’t afford your medication

If you can’t afford your medications, there are steps you can take. First, don’t skip doses or take less than prescribed. Talk to your doctor about cheaper alternatives, ask your…

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Orthopedics

What to expect: Your health at 50

Everyone ages differently, but in your 50s, you may start to notice changes in your body. The good news is, there are effective ways to slow the progress of many…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart

Study of atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and alcohol shows chance of an episode increase dramatically within hours of drinking

A recent study of atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and alcohol found patients with intermittent A-fib would have episodes within hours of drinking. The study in Annals of Internal Medicine provided more…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart, NCMA, Norton Now

Annual physical reveals serious heart condition

Barry Barmore had been getting his annual physicals, and the routine had become familiar. Blood pressure, reflexes, lots of poking and prodding. “I never expected to hear anything serious from…

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eCare, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

How long does norovirus live on surfaces?

You may know noroviruses by their hallmark symptoms — vomiting and diarrhea. Also known as gastroenteritis or winter stomach bug, norovirus is sometimes mistaken for food poisoning. Symptoms tend to…

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