COVID19, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

A special Easter for Jody Demling as he recovered from COVID-19

Louisville sports journalist Jody Demling doesn’t remember his parish priest, the Rev. William M. Bowling, administering the sacrament of anointing the sick. He can’t remember the nightly phone calls from…

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COVID-19: PCR, serology and antigen testing explained

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…

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COVID19, Research and Clinical Trials

Critically ill COVID-19 patients who received convalescent plasma leaving hospital

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…

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COVID19, Norton Audubon

Una desinfección de múltiples pasos le añade un toque extra de seguridad en Norton Healthcare

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…

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COVID19, Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Research and Clinical Trials

PNC Foundation gives $125,000 to Norton Healthcare Foundation to support COVID-19 efforts

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…

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No ignore los síntomas de ataque cardíaco o accidente cerebrovascular: las salas de emergencia del área de Louisville están preparadas

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…

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Norton Now, Telehealth

What hardware and software do I need for a telehealth appointment with my Norton Healthcare provider?

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…

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COVID19, Telehealth

Norton Healthcare lanza un enfoque por etapas para reanudar los servicios de manera segura

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…

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Norton Healthcare resuming elective surgical procedures with stringent COVID-19 controls

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…

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Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades actualizan la lista de síntomas de COVID-19

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…

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COVID19, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Spirituality

Tips on social distancing fatigue: Give yourself some grace and understanding

Social distancing fatigue, cabin fever or just simple frustration — call it what you will. Many of us have had enough. Everyone has been doing their part to help flatten…

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Coronavirus protections for retail and other workers interacting with the public

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued recommendations for employers to protect workers at “medium exposure risk” to the coronavirus. Those are people who work jobs that require…

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