Heart Attack, Women’s Heart Program

Heart attack symptoms in women: What you need to know

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is when blood flow to part of the heart is drastically reduced or stopped. This can happen when the arteries are narrowed from conditions…

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Breast Cancer

First of its kind breast reconstruction surgery available at Norton Healthcare

Imagine a world where every woman recovering from breast cancer surgery can feel whole again. That is now possible thanks to new technology available through Norton Cancer Institute and Norton…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

The effects of alcohol and cannabis on your blood pressure

You’ve heard the usual heart health advice — exercise more, cut the salt, maybe swap the fries for a salad. But no one talks about your weekend wine and cocktails,…

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Norton Healthcare Foundation

Donors gift $10.9 million through Wade Mountz Heritage Society

The 2025 class of the Wade Mountz Heritage Society has made planned gifts of $10.9 million to the Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. To date, members of the society have…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Aging aches and pains: Normal or a red flag?

Are my aches and pains due to aging? Or something else? You used to bounce back after a weekend of yard work — now your back feels it for days…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Caring for aging parents can be challenging. Here are some things to know

Your parents cared for you for the first years of your life, and they may need your help as they get older. Caring for aging parents can be both challenging…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Medication side effects and your intimate life: A guide for older adults

Changes in sexual desire and behaviors are normal as we age, but often there is a stigma attached to topics around seniors and intimacy. Older people take proportionately more medications…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

Program provides comprehensive lung cancer treatment

Norton Cancer Institute’s Comprehensive Lung Center gives eligible patients access to the latest in lung cancer screenings, same-day follow-up appointments with medical oncology following a confirmed cancer diagnosis, and fast access…

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Breast Cancer, Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Prevention and Wellness

Oaks Day Is About More Than Pink and Horses

The Longines Kentucky Oaks is a great day for Louisville. What started in 1875 as a race for 3-year-old fillies has grown into one of the longest-running sporting events in…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation

Community donates more than $200 million for Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s campaign

More than 42,000 donors contributed $200,718,740 to not-for-profit Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s during their “Just Imagine” campaign. The campaign launched publicly in early 2024 to raise funds to help…

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Neurosciences, Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics

New robotic-assisted shoulder replacement gives Nelson County man new outlook on life

The outdoors are where Eddie Boone feels most at home. His last name traces back to the Kentucky frontiersman Daniel Boone, legendary for his wilderness exploits. Given that family history,…

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Health & Wellness

Norton Healthcare’s Financial Assistance Program

Getting sick doesn’t have to snowball into other concerns, like can you afford to go to the doctor, or how are you going to pay for a hospital bill? Norton…

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