COVID19

How to avoid coronavirus and reduce risk of severe COVID-19

Avoiding coronavirus is getting more challenging as colder weather forces us indoors amid the holidays. While there’s no way to eliminate all risk, there are steps you can take to…

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During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Flu, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Not enough Black and Hispanic women get flu and whooping cough vaccines while pregnant

During pregnancy, there are two vaccines that women should get to help protect them and their unborn children. Unfortunately, many women in the United States are not getting vaccinated, especially…

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Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports - Knee, Sports Health

With reconstructed knee, Louisville goalie returns to the pitch with confidence and plans for college

Soccer is a big part of Gregory “Trey” Murphy’s life. Trey is a goalie, and he plays on both a high school team and a travel team. Soccer came to…

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COVID19

Face masks, neck gaiters, shields: What to wear?

As we’re moving indoors more and considering ways to celebrate the holidays, choosing between neck gaiters, face masks, shields and other face coverings takes on new importance. Neck gaiters The…

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Flu, Infectious Disease, Norton Now

Last season’s flu was heaviest in West Louisville, South Louisville

Parts of southern and western Louisville were hit particularly hard by the flu last season, according to diagnoses and testing by Norton Healthcare providers — suggesting people in these areas…

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Urogynecology, Womens Health

Women report improvement in days after Botox for overactive bladder

Letitia Walter wasn’t going to let an overactive bladder get the best of her. When she began to need an unusual number of trips to the bathroom both day and…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer

Is it just a rash or inflammatory breast cancer?

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is form of breast cancer that often can be mistaken for a rash, allergic reaction or minor infection. Although it is aggressive and fast-growing, it is…

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COVID19

Mask up and vote: Some practical tips for safer voting

Voting has never been like this before. To keep yourself and those around you safer, we’ve pulled together some tips for making social distancing and masking easier when you vote….

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Ortho - Hip, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

Performing joint replacements with precision that restores quality of life drives Kevin Himschoot, M.D.

For orthopedic surgeon Kevin Himschoot, M.D., the best part of his job is giving people back what they’ve lost. “Whether it’s getting back to skiing or kneeling and playing with…

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COVID19

Norton Healthcare brings community COVID-19 testing to West Louisville

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,…

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COVID19, During Your Pregnancy, Flu, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Flu shots for pregnant women especially important this year

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…

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COVID19, Flu, Norton Now

5 cosas que puedes hacer si tienes fiebre

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…

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