74-year-old Rodger First started having trouble getting around, he assumed it was just a part of getting older. For months, he struggled on uneven surfaces. “I remember falling three or four times one day,” Rodger said. As Rodger’s condition worsened, he developed numbness and tingling in both arms and legs. Then, he suddenly couldn’t raise…
Your Ideal Sleeping Conditions Checklist Create the right environment with clean sheets, a cool climate, plants to freshen the air and darkness Prepare for the next day, choose a power down activity and turn off the devices. No work materials in the bedroom Clear the mind with meditation Stretch Switch your nightcap from alcohol to…
Germs, viruses and bacteria are back in school too. And they’re coming home which means their sick day could potentially turn into your sick day. Here are some of the more common illnesses that kids pick up in school and bring home, along with tips on how to treat them. Cold Symptoms: Sneezing, runny nose,…
Donating to Bike to Beat Cancer continues a cycle of hope for your parent, spouse, partner, sibling, friend or loved one as we pedal one step closer to beating cancer. Because of donations to Bike to Beat Cancer: More than $3.5 million has been raised since 2008 to support Norton Cancer Institute. A second Norton…
There’s a new treatment option for patients in Louisville with medically-refractory epilepsy. Louisville’s first patient to get deep brain stimulation for epilepsy — a patient treated at Norton Neuroscience Institute — now has an implanted stimulator to alter pathways in the brain involved in seizures. The stimulator was implanted recently at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. The…
Eating healthy isn’t complicated, but healthy grocery shopping can be work. Getting real, whole foods to the table at every meal isn’t easy. Navigating the grocery can feel overwhelming, but let’s talk a bit about healthy grocery shopping with more confidence and higher success! The main goal is to avoid highly processed foods filled with…
For the second month in a row, the number of babies born at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital has broken a record. In August, 543 babies were born, beating the July record of 537. Norton Hospital also saw an upward trend, delivering the highest number of babies since September 2017. This included 11 sets of…
Many assume asthma is a disease that first turns up in childhood. But you can develop asthma as an adult, and many people do. It’s not uncommon for people at any age, even over 50, to be diagnosed with asthma. Adults can develop asthma from infections like bronchitis or pneumonia, or from allergies and irritants…
This quick salad recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and keeps in the fridge for several days. This can be eaten alone or served on top of fresh salad greens as a unique salad topper/accent. Consider adding thinly sliced fajita steak for a delicious protein option. This recipe is: vegan, gluten free, nut free,…
Norton eCare now offers adult and pediatric patients in Kentucky an eVisit questionnaire for: Poison ivy (for patients 18 and up) Suspected head Lice (for patients 5 and up) Ringworm (for patients 5 and up) Swimmer’s ear (for patients 5 and up) Norton eCare eVisits allow Kentucky and Indiana residents to get care for themselves…
As Bike to Beat Cancer nears, it’s time to think about safety and what to expect on your ride. What to Bring Wear athletic shoes (not sandals), shorts and tank top or cycling shorts and jersey. Helmet should be properly fit and buckled. Bring identification, your phone, a cue sheet for the route, a repair…
Everyone knows there’s no place like home. That’s especially true when recovering from illness or injury. Norton Healthcare and LHC Group Inc. announced recently the formation of a joint venture partnership – creating Norton Home Health – to enhance in-home health care services for patients in Louisville and across the region. The two organizations will…
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