We’ve all become more knowledgeable about viruses and testing than we probably ever imagined. Still, the various emerging ways of how to test for the coronavirus/COVID-19 or prior infection, their reliability and their usefulness can be confusing. Here are some quick explanations of how to test for the coronavirus PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19)…
More than 30 critically ill COVID-19 patients at Norton Healthcare have received convalescent plasma, an experimental treatment that began in mid-April. Some are still recovering, while many patients have been able to go home. Norton Healthcare physicians have been testing the treatment for COVID-19 that has shown promise in smaller studies around the world. The…
En adición a limpiar con las soluciones de desinfección tradicionales, los equipos de servicios ambientales en las instalaciones del Norton Healthcare usan una luz UV-C para desinfectar las habitaciones del hospital. Después de hacer una desinfección tradicional, la desinfección con luz UV-C le añade una capa protectora final de seguridad a las salas de aislamiento…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. In addition to cleaning with traditional disinfectant solutions, the environmental services crews at Norton Healthcare facilities use UV-C light to sanitize hospital rooms. After a traditional sanitizing, the UV-C light disinfection adds a final layer of safety to isolation rooms and other rooms where the risk of infection…
Appointments with your health care providers are changing, and new options may be around long after the coronavirus threat has passed. For Christina M. Breit, M.D., the waiting room at her St. Matthews primary care practice isn’t used much. Patients check in from their cars and go directly to an exam room. Ryan J. Krupp,…
Norton Healthcare Foundation announced that it received a $125,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to assist it in supporting COVID-19 relief efforts in the community. The funds will be used to provide antibody testing as part of the Norton Healthcare Convalescent Plasma Program, make additional testing available for patients and provide meals for employees. “We’re…
Durante una visita al departamento de emergencias del Norton Brownsboro Hospital, una tarde reciente, trajeron a un hombre dos días después de que comenzó a notar los síntomas del accidente cerebrovascular. “Ahora está en el lugar correcto”, dijo una enfermera, tranquilizando a la mujer que lo dejó. Lo llevaron a la estación de registro y…
If you are planning a telehealth appointment with your Norton Healthcare provider, whether your primary care physician or specialist, there are a few steps to take to prepare, including checking your computer or mobile device’s camera and installing the correct software to keep your visit secure and confidential (please note, this article does not pertain…
Norton Healthcare comenzará un enfoque gradual para reanudar los servicios de forma segura lo que nos permitirá abordar las necesidades médicas actuales y en transcurso de nuestros pacientes, a partir de lunes 27 de abril. Esta decisión se tomó de acuerdo con el reciente anuncio del gobernador Andy Beshear sobre la iniciativa de Kentucky para…
In keeping with guidance from Gov. Andy Beshear, Norton Healthcare is resuming previously-postponed medical procedures, including elective inpatient surgeries. The health system gradually will add procedures such as outpatient surgery and limited inpatient operations. After that, if COVID-19 cases remain manageable and the Kentucky Department for Public Health agrees, all medical care will resume by…
Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CCPEEU) han agregado seis síntomas de COVID-19 a su lista. La lista original de síntomas incluía solo fiebre, tos y dificultad para respirar. Los seis nuevos síntomas son: Escalofríos Temblor continuo con escalofríos Dolor muscular Dolor de cabeza Dolor de garganta Nueva: pérdida de sabor…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six symptoms of COVID-19 to its list. The original list of symptoms included only fever, cough and shortness of breath. The six new symptoms are: Chills Repeated shaking with chills Muscle pain Headache Sore throat New loss of…
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