Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

Continuing to serve 50 years after Vietnam

Fifty years after returning from Vietnam, veteran Tim Johnson continues to find purpose in serving. Tim is a senior developer in Norton Healthcare’s information services department. He recently marked the…

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Colonoscopy, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Gastroenterology

Alison Sharpe, D.O.: A relationship approach to gastroenterology

Gastroenterologist Alison Sharpe, D.O., is the first to acknowledge her approach to medicine may sound a little corny, but she is sincere. She wants to treat every patient the way…

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Norton Audubon, Norton Brownsboro, Norton Hospital, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital

All Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

All four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals were awarded an “A” in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction recognized the achievements of Norton Hospital in downtown Louisville,…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Recruiting

50-year employee never saw a reason to leave

Norton Audubon Hospital has evolved over the decades, called by different names and providing care at various sites in Louisville, but one woman has remained constant. Last year, Cecilia Heitkamper,…

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Heart, Heart Failure

Heart-failure monitoring technology provides early warning of worsening condition

Living with advanced heart failure can be every bit as scary as it sounds. It means following a strict regimen that includes medication and regularly monitoring for the slightest signs…

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Flu, Immediate Care Centers, Infectious Disease, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Norton Primary Care

How effective is this year’s flu shot?

The flu shot’s effectiveness this year — or any year — is not 100%. But getting the shot, along with practicing good hand hygiene and taking precautions when caring for…

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Behavioral Health, Go Confidently

Learning how to let go of grudges for your health

Do you hold a grudge? If you do, you might want to think about letting go for the sake of your health. Author Megan Feldman Bettencourt, the October 2019 speaker…

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Breast Cancer, Cancer, Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Art therapist’s breast cancer journey fuels passion to help others with the disease

While Leigh Galloway undergoes her last chemotherapy treatment before a double mastectomy, she and Laura Chamberlin are engrossed in a watercolor. Like she does often with Laura, an expressive art…

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Cancer

Pathology lab provides expertise in cancer and other conditions

Patients don’t see pathologists, but these physicians can make all the difference when it comes to diagnosing and treating cancer and other conditions, said Alvin W. Martin, M.D., medical director…

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Cardiology, Heart, Recipes

A heart-healthy candy recipe

These no-bake truffles are packed with nutrition! They are made with plant-based ingredients, including flaxseed meal and almond milk. Flaxseeds provide fiber and omega-3 fatty acids (i.e., healthy fats). By…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Antibiotics aren’t always the answer

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…

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Sports Health

How athletes can make a smooth transition to the next level of competition

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…

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