For people looking to make a difference in the lives of others — as well as themselves — patient and family advisory councils (PFACs) are taking health systems across the country by storm. PFACs provide a platform to not only get involved with your health but champion the health care resources available to our community….
Norton Healthcare hospitals were recognized today during a presentation by the American Heart Association with Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus and Gold awards for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. The American Heart Association also presented Norton Healthcare with the Mission Lifeline: Regional Trailblazer Award. The award recognized Norton Healthcare for serving as…
Jacob McTaggart, patient care associate, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, joined Norton Healthcare in September 2018. Jacob joined the military at just 16 years old with plans for a long career in the Army. After an injury, Jacob unexpectedly became an early retiree and had to start over with his career search. He found a career in…
It has been a busy July at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. The hospital’s labor and delivery team delivered 537 babies, the highest number of any month on record. That’s 283 boys and 254 girls — an average of 17 babies a day. The highest previous number of deliveries had been 534 in September 2015….
Nothing is more trusted than a doctor’s recommendation — which is why being named a Top Doc by fellow doctors is so meaningful. Louisville Magazine publishes an annual list recognizing some of the best in Louisville. To all the talented and dedicated Norton Medical Group doctors who topped the list, congratulations from all your colleagues…
Saturday, Aug. 3, is National Watermelon Day, a celebration of the tasty treat and its nutritional benefits. You may think of watermelon only as a juicy fruit to enjoy during the dog days of summer. But this hot-weather staple has beneficial nutrients to enjoy year-round. Watermelon is almost fat-free and rich in vitamins A and…
A diagnosis of breast cancer often comes as a shock, and adjusting to the news and coming to terms with treatment decisions are very difficult. One may go through a range of emotions, including disbelief, anger, anxiety and fear. While these are all natural responses, for some, the fear can be so extreme that it poses…
A recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, has prompted worries about sunscreen ingredients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop protecting your skin from ultraviolet rays. Indeed, the risks of skin cancer and other effects of overexposure to the sun far outweigh…
Breastfeeding provides loads of well-documented benefits for babies and moms. One common question many moms have about breastfeeding is, “How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?” It’s a fair question. After all, it’s not like you’re using a bottle with ounces marked clearly on the side that let you see exactly…
Seth Thomas, financial counselor, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, has been riding in Bike to Beat Cancer since 2009. Back then, the event was a 150-mile ride from Louisville to Lexington — a big feat for someone who hadn’t been on a bike since childhood. He was doing it for friends and family members who’d battled cancer,…
When you don’t feel well, sitting in a waiting room is the last thing you want to do. Now you can turn your living room into the waiting room by checking in online for a Norton Immediate Care Center near you. View locations and wait times online. Then reserve your spot at the location and…
The sharing of used needles as well as blood transfusions before 1992 have been the main causes of hepatitis C transmission in the United States. Anyone can get the hepatitis C virus, and 3 in 4 people with the virus were born from 1945 to 1965, members of the baby-boom generation. Younger generations have benefited…
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