Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

It’s not just a headache: What you need to know about migraine

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:…

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Norton Now

Norton eCare video visits now billable directly to insurance, including Medicaid

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…

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Sports Health

Mental performance specialist Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., on overcoming disruptions

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…

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Recipes

Recipe: Rosemary-Garlic Sweet Potato Fries

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…

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Heart, Recipes

Recipe: Corn and heirloom radish salad

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…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Stroke

Quick action helped Denny Crum recover from two strokes – don’t delay getting treatment

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…

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Bariatric Surgery, Weight Management

What to expect before and after weight loss surgery

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,…

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COVID19

Masks with exhalation valves don’t help and 5 other face mask facts

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,…

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COVID19

What’s the purpose of a coronavirus antibody test?

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…

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COVID19, Norton Community Medical Associates, Prevention and Wellness

Face mask fact or fiction? A doctor answers

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…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Prevention and Wellness

Closing racial health disparities will pay off with improved prevention

Increasing access to health care for African Americans will reduce racial health disparities, but real progress will come as more patients get preventive medicine like routine lab work and cancer…

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Recipes

Recipe: Red, white and blue chocolate-covered strawberries

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down” and “let food be thy medicine” are two age-old adages that still ring true today. Using your creativity to add fun…

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