Spine

Minimally invasive spine surgery ends years of pain for woman

As the golf cart rounded the tee box of the first hole, Terri Tackett’s excitement began to build. She stepped out of the cart and reached into her golf bag…

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Norton Now

Should I go to the ER or urgent care for a broken bone?

If you think you have a broken bone, should you go to an emergency room (ER) or an Immediate Care Center? Sometimes it can be hard to decide. Here are…

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COVID19, Flu, Norton Now

5 things to do if you have a fever

Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Running a fever is never fun. This year, it’s especially scary. Here are some steps to take if you’re not sure what to…

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During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

PCOS and pregnancy: What to know

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common condition caused by an imbalance of hormones that results in small cysts growing on the ovaries. PCOS mostly affects women in their…

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Cancer, Foundation

12 years and lots of biking raises more than $100,000 for Norton Cancer Institute

Twelve years ago, Jeremy Sprecher registered to ride his bike to Lexington and back as part of the first Bike to Beat Cancer in support of Norton Cancer Institute. Even…

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

A repaired rotator cuff and a great experience

Riding his bike on a trail, Dan Lillpop tried to turn around in tall grass. The bike stopped and Dan fell. The 65-year-old braced himself with his left arm, tearing…

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COVID19, Flu

Flu vaccines starting to arrive; Louisville-area providers expand hours to give shots

While the world is still grappling with a way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, there is another virus on its way that we…

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COVID19, Flu

¿Cuándo es la gripe una emergencia?

Los síntomas de la gripe estacional y el coronavirus / COVID-19 se superponen, y la mayoría de las personas con síntomas leves se recuperarán en casa. Su proveedor de salud…

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COVID19, Flu

¿Coronavirus o gripe? Cada uno tiene algunos síntomas similares, pero existen diferencias clave

El coronavirus que causa COVID-19 y la gripe estacional tienen algunos de los mismos signos y pueden variar desde ningún síntoma hasta una enfermedad grave. Ambas infecciones pueden causar: Fiebre…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

Education, career opportunities and no tuition

Faith Hamilton was already a Metropolitan College student studying in a health care field last fall when she learned of, and enrolled in, a new education option — the Norton…

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COVID19

The wait for coronavirus test results shortens to a few days

Norton Healthcare coronavirus test results now are being reported back in a few days, after Gov. Andy Beshear’s support freed up testing supplies and improved turnaround times. Many tests are…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Rheumatology

Daksha P. Mehta, M.D., has been providing rheumatology care in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, for more than two decades

Daksha P. Mehta, M.D., is a board-certified rheumatologist in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, where she has served the community for over two decades. Dr. Mehta treats auto immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis,…

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