As patients continue to be diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, Norton Healthcare is looking for ways to help them overcome the infection. Norton Healthcare is the first in the world to enroll COVID-19 patients in two new clinical trials after becoming the first to participate in a randomized Phase 2 clinical…
Norton Healthcare has named Kelly C. McCants, M.D., acting executive director of the newly formed Norton Healthcare Institute for Health Equity. Dr. McCants currently serves as Norton Healthcare’s medical director of advanced heart failure. He will hold both positions while the institute is being established. Dr. McCants will report to Russell F. Cox, president and…
Despite 39 million Americans experiencing migraine attacks each year, many people still don’t take the condition seriously. People who’ve never had a migraine may not understand and offer unsolicited advice: “You can power through. It’s just a headache.” Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, a Norton Neuroscience Institute neurologist board certified in headache medicine, seeks to…
Patients in Kentucky now can bill their Norton eCare video visits through their insurance plan, including Medicaid, after paying any copay. Norton eCare video visits are available for patients ages 2 and older for a variety of common conditions and minor illnesses, including but not limited to cough and fever; cold and flu; pinkeye; sinus…
Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., is more than a captivating and insightful mental performance specialist. She is also one of those rare people who can see everyone’s side on an issue, speak truth to you in a compassionate way, and provide advice in a way that still allows you to make your own decisions. Dr. Shannon is…
What better way to celebrate #NationalFrenchFryDay than to make your very own French fries?! These Rosemary-Garlic Sweet Potato Fries are filled with flavor and vitamin A and make for a fun and healthy recipe. Connect With #NortonEats Be sure to follow #NortonEats and @NortonHealth on Instagram to see more food and nutrition posts. Stay connected…
This quick recipe comes together in about 25 minutes and keeps in the fridge for several days. This can be eaten alone or served on top of fresh salad greens as a unique salad topper or accent. Consider adding thinly-sliced grilled steak for a delicious protein option. This recipe is: optionally vegan, gluten free, nut-free,…
During his 30-year coaching career at the University of Louisville, legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Denny Crum was prepared for the toughest matchups on the court. Off the court, two strokes in two years not only caught him off guard but proved to be a formidable opponent. Now, one year after his debilitating second stroke,…
Patients receive extensive counseling on diet and behavioral issues at Norton Weight Management Services before and after bariatric surgery to maximize their chance for a successful outcome. Prior to surgery, all patients undergo a detailed readiness assessment. They see a nurse, a licensed clinical social worker and a dietitian, who evaluate their readiness to change….
Recently released studies have shown that wearing a mask can reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Masks are also part of the reopening plan for schools, events and many businesses. A mask isn’t effective, however, if you don’t wear it right or wear the wrong kind. Here are some quick mask…
A coronavirus antibody test can show whether you were infected in the past and determine if you are eligible to donate potentially lifesaving plasma that can pass the virus-fighting antibodies to a critically ill COVID-19 patient. The test is done by a blood draw and is different from the nasal swab test, which looks for…
With so many opinions about face masks and the coronavirus, it can get confusing trying to determine what’s fact and what’s myth. Monalisa M. Tailor, M.D., internal medicine physician with Norton Community Medical Associates – Barret, fielded some common questions about face masks recently to set the record straight. Does wearing a cloth face mask…
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