NCMA, Norton Now

How an annual wellness visit keeps you healthy

An annual wellness visit with a primary care provider can help catch any emerging conditions and allows you to develop an ongoing relationship with a health care provider. Having that…

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COVID19, NCMA, Norton Now

An easy-to-follow guide to keeping you and your family safer during the holidays

One thing COVID-19 has taught us is that we don’t need to be physically together to be together. Virtual celebrations are an ideal way to catch up with those who live…

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Behavioral Health, Cancer, Womens Health

Sexual health during cancer treatment

Changes in sexual health may not be top of mind when you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, but it might be more important than you expect. It’s important to talk to…

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News

King’s Daughters’ Health and Norton Healthcare sign Letter of Intent

On Monday, November 16, 2020, King’s Daughters’ Health, Madison, IN and Norton Healthcare, Louisville, KY signed a Letter of Intent enabling both healthcare systems an opportunity to explore the possibility…

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Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences

World-class training and the joy of bonding with patients

Neuro-oncologist Kaylyn Sinicrope, M.D., always wanted to a doctor, a profession that combines two things she loves to do. “I’ve always had an interest in fixing problems and helping people,”…

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Cancer, Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer impacts 1 in every 7 African American males

The news of a prostate cancer diagnosis for beloved morning show host and meteorologist Al Roker “came as a shock” to him and his family, he shared recently. But he…

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Ortho - Shoulder, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports - Shoulder, Sports Health

With repaired shoulder, St. X quarterback feels ‘brand-new’

St. Xavier High School quarterback Jack Sivori can’t pinpoint the day he injured his shoulder. But as the 2019 football season progressed, throwing became more and more painful. “I couldn’t…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Heart Failure

Seeing lives transformed drives advanced heart failure specialist Bassel Alkhalil, M.D.

Bassel Alkhalil, M.D., was a medical resident and unsure what path to take in medicine when a dramatic case changed his life. While he was training at a Baltimore hospital,…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) isn’t life-threatening, but can cause conditions that are dangerous

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a heart rhythm condition that isn’t life-threatening, but can lead to other conditions such as stroke and heart failure, so it should be taken very seriously….

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Cancer

Cancer evaluation and diagnostic clinic opens on West Hill Street

Masses, lumps or abnormalities may or may not be cancer. Making a determination can be quite complicated and requires access to state-of-the-art testing, knowledgeable specialists who can make the right…

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COVID19, Research and Clinical Trials

UK and Baptist Health Lexington, Norton Healthcare begin recruiting participants for Phase 3 COVID-19 investigational vaccine clinical trial

The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and Norton Healthcare in Louisville, has been selected as a testing site for the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &…

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COVID19, eCare, Norton Now, Telehealth

Norton Healthcare opening Express Services drive-thru outpatient testing to increase patient convenience and complement telehealth services

Norton Healthcare Express Services, a drive-thru outpatient medical facility, opens Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. The unique center is located at the corner of Breckenridge Lane and Taylorsville Road, and will…

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