Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Norton Neuroscience Institute recognized as multiple sclerosis leader

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has presented Norton Neuroscience Institute with its 2019 Leadership award. Norton Healthcare received the honor for its continued commitment and dedication to treating those living…

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Prevention and Wellness

Any question about opioid addiction or treatment: Call (800) 854-6813

Whether you’re worried about developing a dependence on prescribed opioids or are thinking about keeping naloxone nearby, the Kentucky Opioid Assistance & Resource (OAR) Hotline can help. The round-the-clock hotline…

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Gynecology, Womens Health

Study: Birth control pills change your brain

A new study has shown that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly referred to as birth control pills, have a smaller hypothalamus. This normally almond-sized area of the brain regulates different…

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Planning Your Pregnancy, Urogynecology, Womens Health

Does cranberry juice help with a UTI? What about incontinence?

If you have had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you have probably heard that cranberries can help relieve symptoms and even prevent UTIs. But, is it true? Does cranberry juice…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Electrophysiology, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Heart Rhythm Center, News

Cardiac electrophysiologist has heart-care roots

You could say that for Sofya Kuznetsov, M.D., cardiology is in her blood. Her mother was a cardiologist in her native Russia. “I saw how grateful her patients were. Some…

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Flu, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

The flu virus is the holiday guest who stays for a couple days

The flu virus can live on surfaces like doorknobs and tables — and potentially infect people — for 48 hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)….

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Stroke

Hospital security guard-turned-patient gets lifesaving stroke treatment

John Fremow was put on this earth to protect and serve. The retired National Guardsman and corrections officer now provides security for Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He’s often called to the…

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Sleep Medicine

Sleep deprivation effects range from foggy headedness to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s

Know that “foggy” feeling you get after a night of little or poor sleep? It’s more than just a sensation. The lack of shut-eye is likely impacting your brain’s ability…

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Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Patient navigator has had passion for oncology since nursing school

Rhonda Walker, R.N., patient navigator with Norton Cancer Institute, has had a passion for working with patients with cancer since she attended nursing school. “The changes and advancements I have…

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Sports - Foot and Ankle, Sports Health

Turf toe treatment — this big toe pain can be long-lasting

Turf toe is a sprain of the big toe joint where it meets your foot (the metatarsophalangeal or MTP joint). While the injury often is associated with sports played on…

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Sports - Hip, Sports Health

Hip pointer injury: What it is and what to do

A hip pointer is a bruise or contusion on the upper outside part of the hip, resulting from impact to the iliac crest — the curved part of the pelvis…

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Behavioral Health, During Your Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Postpartum Care, Womens Health

Help prevent neonatal abstinence syndrome by talking to a loved one

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there is a baby born with symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) every 15 minutes in…

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