Heart, Heart Attack, Interventional Cardiology, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Heart attack network races man from Leitchfield to Louisville for lifesaving treatment

Larry King’s weekend in Louisville was in full swing. He and his wife, Paula, were enjoying it with family and friends. The mid-July Friday and Saturday included a 5-mile walk…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness, Pulmonary

How to quit smoking: Make a plan

You’ve made the decision. Now, how to quit smoking? Don’t try to do it right away. You need to make a plan and let those closest to you know you…

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News

Fixing bladder issues the simple way

Living with a leaky bladder or plagued by recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)? You’re not alone. These are two of the most common bladder health issues that affect women. In…

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Aneurysm, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

Migraine vs. aneurysm: The differences and the dangers

People can mistake an aneurysm for a migraine headache, delaying care and possibly leading to significant harm. It is important to learn the differences and what to do when warning…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

Louisville Cardinals football players turn to Scotty R. Newcomer, D.O., for treatment and injury prevention

Norton Sports Health is adding physicians to its staff to care for the Louisville Cardinals dealing with the unique strains sports can put on the body. Scotty Newcomer, D.O., sports…

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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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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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