Respiratory care practitioner Brittany Ballard and her longtime friend Hannah Fisher, R.N., are capturing the spirit of collaboration in the fight against COVID-19. They’ve created blue heart stickers for health care workers to add to their badges as a sign of their fellowship. Blue was chosen to represent trust, peace, confidence and, of course, scrubs….
Even though there isn’t anywhere to go, and boredom is a real thing, this is an especially good time to moderate our alcohol intake. According to the World Health Organization, more than moderate alcohol consumption can increase your risk of COVID-19. Try to keep the limit to one drink a day for women, two drinks…
Many factors can go into how long after giving birth you can have sex. Whether you delivered vaginally or via cesarean section, your body needs time to heal. Waiting at least six weeks after childbirth to have sexual intercourse is best. You’ll need to get clearance from your provider, because there are risks to having…
Norton Healthcare will begin a phased approach to more safely resume services that will allow us to address our patients’ current and ongoing medical needs, effective tomorrow, Monday, April 27. This decision was made in accordance with Gov. Andy Beshear’s recent announcement of Kentucky’s initiative to begin lifting restrictions on health care services. Phased reopening…
Poisonings related to cleaners and disinfectants are surging as local families work to protect themselves against COVID-19. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, poison control centers nationwide received more than 45,000 calls tied to cleaners and disinfectants during the last quarter, about a 20% increase. While the increase affected…
A pesar de que todos nos mantenemos seguros en casa, puede haber un momento en que necesite ayuda médica que no sea de emergencia. Quizá necesite hacer un seguimiento con su cardiólogo. Tal vez esté luchando contra las alergias y necesite orientación sobre medicamentos. También queremos protegernos a nosotros mismos, a los profesionales médicos y…
A COVID-19 patient at Norton Healthcare is the first in the world to participate in a randomized Phase 2 clinical study using low-dose selinexor. This oral drug, manufactured by Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. and marketed as XPOVIO, is currently approved at higher doses by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for cancer patients…
Transitioning to cooking 100% of your meals at home is difficult. Thankfully, many local restaurants have continued carryout and expanded delivery service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eating restaurant meals at home can be done safely as well as healthfully just by following a few simple tricks. By not dining at the restaurant, you’re already in…
In James 1:2-3 it says, “…when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” To find joy in trouble seems an unreasonable request. However, the challenge here is not merely that we be…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español Even though we are all staying safe at home, there may be a time when you need nonemergency medical help. Perhaps you need to follow up with your cardiologist. Maybe you are fighting allergies and need some medication guidance. We also want to protect ourselves, medical professionals, and…
Within the walls of Norton Healthcare’s five hospitals, an army of health care heroes works the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. That army has an army of its own. About 50 people make up Norton Healthcare’s COVID-19 Clinical Command Center. The command center operates 24/7, serving as a central hub for all things…
Symptoms of MS in women can be different and MS affects women more than men. Researchers are not entirely sure why MS is different in women — it could be hormonal differences, genetic makeup or differences in the immune system. With MS generally, the immune system attacks the protective coating (myelin) on nerves. Without myelin,…
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