When you’re sick, it’s natural to want a quick fix so you can get back to feeling 100%. While you may feel like antibiotics could help, they are not always the answer. Antibiotics only kill bacteria, not viruses. When do you need an antibiotic? The answer may surprise you. Before asking about antibiotics, remember they…
Most athletes dream of playing at the next level, but transitioning from high school to collegiate athletics or collegiate to professional athletics comes with increased expectations and higher stakes. A shift in motivational climate, where winning becomes a business, can increase perceived pressure. A disconnect between the role that we prefer to play on a…
Left arm pain — and how the pain moves — can be one of the key differences between men’s and women’s heart attacks. In men, the left arm pain will move from the shoulder down the left arm or up to the chin. If the pain comes on suddenly and is unusually severe, or is…
Riders, donors and everyone who participated in the 11th annual Bike to Beat Cancer raised more than $525,000 for Norton Cancer Institute. The Saturday, Sept. 14, ride began and ended at Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro. Riders chose to ride distances of 15, 35, 65 or 100 miles, or the 5-mile family ride through Norton…
Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine today announced they have officially signed a definitive agreement for an affiliation that will combine resources to strengthen and enhance medical care for children, including: Improved access to care. A primary goal is to provide excellent care close to home without…
Let it go. Megan Feldman Bettencourt’s book, “Triumph of the Heart: Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World,” explores research that shows the impact of forgiveness on our bodies and the damage caused by anger and resentment. It’s important to have a way to release resentment on a regular basis, according to Megan. In a recent interview,…
Several recent deaths and more than 800 cases of lung disease associated with vaping have many asking about the safety of electronic cigarettes. Questions about the long-term effects of vaping also linger in the air. “Vaping is an unknown as far as impact it may have on the body,” said William O. Lacy, M.D., pulmonologist…
Chandler H. Park, M.D., knew he wanted to travel to get his medical education, but he also knew he’d find his way back home. Dr. Park’s education and clinical experience have taken him to the University of Illinois, University of Louisville, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Indiana University, West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere. But…
If you’re thinking about quitting tobacco, take encouragement from Judy, a contact center representative in the Norton Healthcare marketing and communications department, who hasn’t had a cigarette in 14 years. Why Did You Decide to Become a Nonsmoker? Judy: Smoking controlled my life … I was always thinking about the next cigarette. It was very…
The Louisville Urban League and Norton Healthcare announced Norton’s support of the West End multi-use sports and learning complex. Norton Healthcare will contribute $5 million to the project through a $3 million grant and an additional challenge grant of $2 million in matching funds. The facility will officially be named the Norton Sports Health Athletics…
Carrot Cookie Supersnacks Servings: 20 cookies Ingredients 1½ cup gluten-free oat flour ½ cup gluten-free quick-cooking oats 1 cup grated carrots ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup ground flax seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup applesauce ¼ cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Attend a Free Heart Healthy Cooking Class Class themes change each month…
Pregnant women who use ranitidine — also known by the brand name Zantac — to relieve heartburn and acid reflux should stop taking the medication and consider alternatives, according to obstetricians with Norton Women’s Care. Pregnant women often suffer heartburn, and ranitidine has been a popular remedy. Recent recalls of the over-the-counter medication, however, have…
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