COVID Vaccine, COVID19

Why you need to keep protecting others after your COVID-19 vaccine

Once you have your initial and booster COVID-19 vaccinations, you still need to wear a mask, practice social distancing and keep your hands clean. The vaccine helps protects you from…

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Cancer

Evolving cancer care in an evolving world

While the world was facing a global pandemic and many countries, including our own, were dealing with political and social divisions, care providers and researchers like those at the Norton…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Equity inclusion belonging, Weekly Health Tip

Applying the skills learned in military service to health care marketing

Tom Heiser has little doubt that his experience serving in the U.S. Air Force in his early 20s has made a tremendous impact on the person he is today. “Like…

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Cardiology, Heart, Norton Now

There are no warning signs of high blood pressure

The only reliable sign of high blood pressure is the data gathered by a blood pressure cuff. There are rarely outward symptoms of high blood pressure, unless you are severely…

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COVID19

COVID-19 vaccine trial interim results released by Johnson & Johnson

The long-anticipated interim results of a Phase 3 clinical trial on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate have been released. The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and…

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Gynecology, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Improve your chances of getting pregnant

Improving your chances of getting pregnant starts with when you decide to try to have a child. You’re excited and ready to begin this part of your life. Planning for…

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Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

Treatment for cluster headaches — ‘The most severe pain’

Cluster headache medication can reduce the extreme pain of these episodic headaches, as well as the frequency. Active periods of cluster headaches can last one week to several months, with…

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Equity inclusion belonging, Spirituality

Norton Healthcare sponsors Jaylin Stewart mural at 16th and West Broadway

Norton Healthcare is proud to sponsor a new mural by Louisville artist Jaylin Stewart, located at the corner of 16th Street and West Broadway. “My hope is that it inspires,”…

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Labor and Delivery, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Obstetrics

Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital sees mini baby boom

While there isn’t an overall baby boom expected, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital had a mini boom on Monday, Jan.18, when 32 babies were born. This includes four sets of…

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During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Postpartum Care

Kentucky sets Maternal Health Awareness Day in effort to reduce pregnancy-related deaths

Kentucky is the fifth state to designate a day calling for action to raise public awareness about the importance of maternal health and to promote maternal safety. Jan. 23 has…

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Equity inclusion belonging, News

Help us celebrate National Day of Racial Healing

Today, Jan. 19, marks the fifth annual celebration of National Day of Racial Healing. This observance represents an opportunity to appreciate our shared humanity and work with one another to…

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Bariatric Surgery, Weight Management

Quality of life improvements after weight-loss surgery

Quality of life after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery can improve significantly and be long-lasting, according to studies of patients before and after weight-loss surgery. In questionnaires filled out…

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