Cardiology, Heart, Heart Attack

Time change and heart attacks: The good news

Daylight saving time gets blamed for as much as a 24% spike in heart attacks the Monday after we move clocks ahead in the spring. But does moving clocks back…

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Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) risks and benefits

While it is possible to deliver vaginally after cesarean section — vaginal birth after cesarian, or VBAC — there are VBAC risks and benefits you and your OB/GYN should discuss. “A…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Womens Health

Breast self-exams crucial for those under 40 who aren’t ready for screening mammograms

Laura Chamberlin first noticed a lump in her breast when she was a graduate student living in Seattle, Washington. She mentioned it to her primary care doctor, who told her…

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Recruiting

Norton Healthcare among the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America

Norton Healthcare was named No. 10 on the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers for its investment in the health and well-being of its employees. In addition,…

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Foundation

After years of watching, Debbie Cobb decided to ride

Each year, Debbie Cobb would see Bike to Beat Cancer setting up from her office on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. She would see the big tents going up and…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Equity inclusion belonging, Recruiting

From little English and no job to helping Spanish speakers understand their health care

Eight years ago, Francisco Bravo lived in a small town near Guadalajara, Mexico. He recently had earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and aspired one day to work in a…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Easy fish tacos recipe

Be ready to impress with this delicious, easy recipe. Want to make it even easier? Buy pre-seasoned or battered frozen fish and just heat in the oven or air fryer. …

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News, Recipes

‘Tis the season for apple pickin’

Think it’s too early for baked apples? Think again! According to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Kentucky has a long apple season, peaking from mid-August to November. With…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Foundation, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Womens Health

Derby Divas honoree Kimberley Marek’s cancer spotted on a 3D mammogram

In 2017, Kimberley Marek received a call after her mammogram, letting her know that something had come back abnormal. It wasn’t the first time this had happened. Since she has…

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Cancer, Prostate Cancer

Can you reduce prostate cancer risks with healthy choices? Study shows promising results.

Can you stave off lethal prostate cancer by changing your diet and lifestyle? Promising research suggests yes: Those changes can go a long way in reducing the risk of developing…

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News, Recipes

Healthy homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe

Enjoy a healthier version of the ever-popular pumpkin spice latte and save money by making it at home! Pumpkin offers a wealth of health benefits. This recipe is dairy-free and…

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Norton Now

Fall allergy season is coming

Fall in the Ohio Valley is tough — ragweed and pigweed are blooming, and combined with hot, humid weather and poor air quality, it can make for a miserable couple…

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