A permanent COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is open at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA building at 1720 W. Broadway. Operated by Norton Healthcare, which has a medical practice in the same building, Norton Respiratory Illness Testing Center – West Broadway serves individuals who would like to be tested for COVID-19 whether or not they have symptoms. Walk-up…
Seasonal flu is especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies in normal times. With COVID-19 spreading at the same time, it’s especially important to get vaccinated this year. “If you’re pregnant, getting a flu shot is critical because you’re more likely to have serious complications from the flu because of changes to your immune…
Tener fiebre nunca es divertido. Este año, es especialmente aterrador. A continuación, se indican algunos pasos que debe seguir si no está seguro de qué hacer si tiene fiebre. ¿Es realmente fiebre? Primero, asegúrese de que realmente tenga fiebre. La temperatura normal de su cuerpo no es tan estable como sugiere la orientación habitual de…
More widespread use of plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients is sapping the area’s supply of the blood product to treat severely and critically ill patients. Once available only through a clinical trial, convalescent plasma now has Food and Drug Administration authorization for wider use as a COVID-19 treatment. The plasma carries antibodies from recovered patients…
Janet Farfan says that when she’s out shopping at one of the many Latin supermarkets in town, she gets recognized as “La Señora del Norton” — loosely translated to “The Norton Lady.” She’s earned the moniker in the Latinx community through her volunteer work coordinating the Norton Healthcare Mobile Prevention Center and as a practice supervisor…
Thanks to the Steven Vanover Foundation and other caring community supporters, Norton Cancer Institute will have specialized laboratory capabilities and equipment to perform on-site genomic testing. This highly specialized testing will make it possible to diagnose and treat cancer more precisely and to tailor advanced treatments based on a tumor’s specific genetic composition. “This is a huge…
A coronary calcium scan is a test for people who have no symptoms of heart disease but may be at borderline or intermediate risk for getting it. The test uses computed tomography (CT) to check for calcium buildup (plaque) on the walls of the coronary arteries. Coronary arteries wrap around your heart and supply it with…
Now, more than ever, is a time to take control of your health. With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to schedule your annual mammogram. Increased steps to prevent infection at seven locations and two mobile units — as well as online scheduling, extended hours and quick turnaround for results — mean…
As the golf cart rounded the tee box of the first hole, Terri Tackett’s excitement began to build. She stepped out of the cart and reached into her golf bag for her driver. The weight of the club in her hand. The fresh air of the course on her face. Familiar feelings she once thought…
If you think you have a broken bone, should you go to an emergency room (ER) or an Immediate Care Center? Sometimes it can be hard to decide. Here are some things to consider. What is a bone fracture? A bone fracture is a medical condition that changes the contour or shape of the bone….
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Running a fever is never fun. This year, it’s especially scary. Here are some steps to take if you’re not sure what to do if you have a fever. Is it really a fever? First, make sure it’s really a fever. Your body’s normal temperature isn’t as steady…
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common condition caused by an imbalance of hormones that results in small cysts growing on the ovaries. PCOS mostly affects women in their late teens and 20s, and can cause irregular periods or infertility, as well as other health issues. PCOS is one of the most common causes…
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