Jokes and memes about Kentucky weather abound: You can have all four seasons in a day! One day it’s 70 degrees, the next it’s snowing. But for people who get migraine headaches, our weather fluctuations are no laughing matter. “The change in barometric pressure may act as a triggering event for people who experience headaches and…
Being a caregiver is in Vicki Ball’s DNA. The retired registered nurse says she is at her best when she is taking care of others. But don’t let that word retired fool you. Vicki is still taking care of others — just in a slightly different capacity. Vicki’s nursing career began as an licensed practical nurse…
Norton Clark Hospital is looking for individuals who would like to give back in return for fellowship, respect and a sense of purpose. These are the common themes among volunteers who give their time at the hospital. Jeffersonville native Nicole Ruoff helps provide direction to visitors in the hospital’s main lobby. She enjoys helping people…
Understanding the health needs of our community is an important step in ensuring everyone has access to the resources they need for health and well-being. Norton Healthcare conducts a Community Health Needs Survey every three years. Survey responses help us understand and plan for the programs and services needed most in the communities we serve….
Taylor and Micah Spears wanted to start a family but were concerned there was something wrong. With the recommendation of a friend who was a doula, they drove from Cecilia, Kentucky, near Elizabethtown, to Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana, for help. Knowing they also wanted their first birth experience to include a midwife, they…
If the age-old saying “what a difference a day makes” holds true, then imagine how much difference years can make. As Shelita Jackson and Kamilla Taylor walk through the front doors of the Institute for Health Equity, a Part of Norton Healthcare, they’re the personification of the positive change time can bring. “We have to…
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer, including both small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, is the second most common cancer in adults in the United States (not counting skin cancer). There will be about 234,580 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in 2024. Of those new cases, about 10% to 20% will occur…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky has the highest rate of lung cancer in the U.S. If you’re at risk, catching it early is critical. A low-dose CT scan can help. Lung cancer symptoms don’t usually show until the disease has advanced. But if caught early, the chance of surviving five…
Are you a current or former smoker who’s thinking about getting a lung cancer screening? Maybe you have an appointment for a cancer test or lung biopsy scheduled, or you’re awaiting results of a lung cancer test. At any of these stages, you likely have questions about your results, diagnosis and more. Norton Cancer Institute…
Strength at every ageFor older adults, there are many benefits to beginning a strength training routine, and improving muscle tone is an important aspect of physical fitness while aging. It’s not too late to start; in fact, studies show the body remains responsive to muscle-building exercises, regardless of age and when you begin. “Building muscle…
Norton Healthcare continues its focus of expanding access to health care in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Additional emergency and diagnostic services soon will be available when Norton Medical Center opens on Monday, March 4, in the Jeffersonville Commons shopping center, 2023 Mercy Way. The new center, a $17 million investment, will house a full-service emergency department and…
Mini stroke symptoms can be the same as a stroke, but may pass after a few minutes or hours. However, “mini stroke” isn’t an accurate name for what’s happening — it’s neither mini nor is it a stroke. The correct medical term is “transient ischemic attack,” and there’s no way for you to know on…
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