Sports Health

Our trainee is having a birthday, so let’s talk about triathlon age groups

Since it is my birthday this week, it made me think of age groups. I’ve always competed in the 35 to 39 age group for triathlons, since I got a late start on this stuff. This will be my last year in this group. I’ll be a “master” next year, moving into the 40 to…

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Flu, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

If you’re sick, you can wait at home

You’ve probably called ahead to get in line at a popular restaurant. Now you can do the same at a Norton Immediate Care Center. Go to NortonHealthcare.com/ICC from your phone or desktop computer and select a location near you. Provide your contact information, your preferred arrival time and the reason for your visit. We’ll send…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Chocolate chip chia cookies recipe

Ah, cookies. It’s really hard to eat just one serving! These delicious morsels keep well in the refrigerator, and the dough can be frozen for future baking. This way, you can bake only the number you feel comfortable keeping on hand, to avoid overeating. Unlike most cookies, these are made without animal ingredients and are…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Cox named one of the Most Admired CEOs in Louisville area

Russell F. Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare, has been named one of the Most Admired CEOs in the Louisville area by Louisville Business First. Representing the category of very large companies (more than 1,000 employees), Cox is part of the first class of 25 CEOs honored by the new awards program, which focuses on…

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Sports Health

Why our Ironman trainee chose not to hire a coach — this time

I don’t have a coach for Ironman. I didn’t want one. Even a 16½-hour finish would be a personal record for me since I’ve never attempted an Ironman-distance triathlon before. My schedule is somewhat flexible, where I can fit my training in without someone telling me to do it. I also have very good time…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recruiting

Norton Healthcare recognized for healthy workplace efforts

Norton Healthcare has been awarded an honorable mention for the C. Everett Koop National Health Awards. The awards, named for Dr. Koop, who served as U.S. surgeon general from 1982 to 1989, recognize organizations with outstanding worksite wellness programs. The awards require strong documentation for both health improvement and business impact. Organizations that are recognized…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

How one woman built her cleaning job into a nursing career

Less than five years ago, she was a temporary cleaning employee on the environmental services team at Norton Audubon Hospital. Since then, she’s worked hard, studied hard and received tuition reimbursement. Now she’s a registered nurse. Kimberly Williams, R.N., graduated in December 2018 and now works in Norton Audubon Hospital’s intensive care unit. “I am…

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Expecting, Gynecology, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy

Because pregnancy is not an illness, midwife avoids intervening

For Danielle Roberts, her job as a certified nurse midwife (CNM) is “a great marriage of Westernized medicine and holistic care.” “We see patients from their first prenatal appointment all the way through their delivery and postpartum recovery,” Danielle said. “We provide the same evidence-based medical care as an OB/GYN, with an emphasis on personalized…

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Norton Now, Orthopedics, Pain Management

Nonopioid alternatives to pain management

If you’ve had surgery or a serious injury, you likely were prescribed a short course of narcotic painkillers, or opioids. With the opioid addiction epidemic, physicians are taking a closer look at alternative pain management. “Research shows there are some short-term benefits in certain situations, but there have never been any studies showing the long-term…

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Cardiology, Heart, Prevention and Wellness

How many eggs can you eat per week?

Years ago we were told that eggs were bad for you and high in cholesterol. Now some view eggs as a good source of protein and vitamins. Which is true? Both. When eggs are consumed in an excessive amount per week, they may not be as good as they are cracked up to be. Excessive…

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Recruiting

Deadline nearing to apply for Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program

Norton Healthcare is now taking applications for the next Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program (SNAP) cohort. Students set to graduate in December 2020 to June 2021 should apply by Oct. 1. The program is the first pre-licensure nursing apprenticeship program in the United States and is designed for student nurses interested in learning and growing within…

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Recipes

Layered arugula salad recipe

Plant-based eating does not mean becoming a vegan or even a vegetarian. It just means that your meals focus more on plants than anything else. Dairy, meat and seafood are used as a garnish as opposed to the main entree. We know that diets that include less meat and more produce reduce the risk of…

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