Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

New dad gets ependymoma brain tumor diagnosis one day after son’s birth

March 2016 was a life-changing time for the Davis family. On March 23, Matt Davis and his wife, Hailey, celebrated the birth of their son, Finley. The next day, Matt learned he had a rare brain tumor – ependymoma. Prior to his son’s birth, Matt had undergone testing to find the reason for his troubling…

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Cancer, Weekly Health Tip

Cancer fighting food: Norton Cancer Institute nutritionists explain what you need to know

There’s a lot of information floating around about food and nutrition and how these contribute to your risk for disease, including cancer. Sorting through the news and research, some of it conflicting, can be confusing and overwhelming. So, I turned to experts who work in the field every day. Registered dietitians Jaclyn Moore, Ali Sells…

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Cancer

Cancer doctor follows patient’s Derby tip — wins her $130

Jeanne Pierce is working through stage 4 lung cancer and enjoys having some fun with Michael F. Driscoll, M.D., her oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute. A few days before the Kentucky Derby, Jeanne dared Dr. Driscoll to bet $100 on her pick — Country House. The horse would leave the gate with the second-highest odds…

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New Parent, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding and ready to go back to work? Here are some tips

Breastfeeding and going back to work Create a breastfeeding plan with your boss Locate your child care options Practice expressing milk before returning to work Create a pumping schedule Find a strong support system of women Scout out where you plan to pump and plan the quickest route After a few weeks, consider proposing changes…

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Prevention and Wellness

The benefits of eating produce when it’s in season

Eating seasonally means consuming produce that is purchased around the time that it is harvested. Seasonal produce is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season. For example, we all like to eat strawberries, but the best time to eat them is summer, when they are in season. Strawberries shipped to the…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Back-to-school meal tips and tricks

Can you believe we’re almost back to school? (and some of us in Louisville and Southern Indiana already are!) It’s a hectic time of year with new schedules, afterschool activities, homework, baths and more. Keeping everyone fed (well) during this time can be a challenge. So let’s talk about some quick tips and tricks on…

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Prevention and Wellness

Patients and family members improving health care

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….

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Heart, Heart Attack

Norton Healthcare hospitals recognized with three awards for exceeding patient care standards in heart attack cases

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…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Finding purpose and work-life balance at Norton Healthcare

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…

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Obstetrics

Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital delivers record number of babies in 1 month

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….

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Newsjacking

Louisville Top Docs at Norton Healthcare

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…

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Health & Wellness, Weekly Health Tip

Make every day ‘Watermelon Day’!

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…

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