Scoliosis affects about 7 million people in the U.S. People with scoliosis have an abnormal curve in their spine, which can vary in severity. For those who need treatment, options range from physical therapy, such as the Schroth method, to bracing and spine surgery. The Schroth method for nonsurgical scoliosis treatment The Schroth method is…
The prognosis for people diagnosed with HIV has improved dramatically compared to decades ago. With treatment, you can manage the virus and live a long, healthy life. Rapid HIV testing is important to diagnosing the virus early and achieving better outcomes. Who should be tested and when, and where can you go for HIV testing?…
Norton Healthcare is proud to have received platinum-level Worksite Wellness Award at the 2019 Worksite Wellness annual conference. N Good Health is Norton Healthcare’s employee wellness program. “Norton Healthcare has a long-standing commitment to the health of our employees,” said Allison Ledford, director, employee wellness. “Through the support of our leadership, N Good Health is…
Jo Singleton, DNP, RN-BC, director, ambulatory care management, was honored with the Nurse of the Year award at the Kentucky Nurses Association December 2018 conference. In her role, Jo oversees Norton Healthcare’s nurse navigators for outpatient care, diabetes educators and managed-care quality services. Currently president of the Kentucky Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees, Jo earned…
Dense breast tissue can make it hard to find cancers on mammograms because dense tissue and cancers both look white on a mammogram. By comparison, fatty tissue looks dark. In Kentucky, physicians are required to tell women if they have dense breast tissue. Whether a woman needs to consider additional screening options depends on her…
(Left to right, front: Russell F. Cox, Tara Hamilton, Lynnie Meyer, Roger Hale, Dana Allen, Lelia Sublett; second row: Randy Hamilton, Andrew Strausbaugh, Terrian Barnes, Karen Hale, Mike Logan, James Sublett, M.D.; third row: Kasey Fields, Jennifer Baker, Dana Hardesty, Suzanne Lammert, Kristina Reed, Jamie Whittle; fourth row: Adam Fields, David Baker Jr., Paul Hardesty,…
We get bombarded by health news, research, tips and warnings every day. Eat this, don’t eat that. Do this, don’t do that. Sometimes there’s a lot of noise, and we miss the message. Here’s a message you don’t want to miss: There are small changes you can make to reduce your risk factors for heart…
Why did mom always tell you to eat your vegetables? Because mom is always right! What do vegetables, beans, lentils, fruits, whole and intact grains, seeds and nuts all have in common? Fiber! We are still learning more and more every day about the power of fiber in our diet and fiber rich foods for…
For a self-described “nerd who loves sports,” it’s no surprise that Nyagon G. Duany, M.D., has built a successful career in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Her specialties with Norton Orthopedic Institute combine her passion for problem-solving with the dexterity and precision she developed as an athlete. Plus, she couldn’t…
Love coleslaw but wish for a version without so much mayo? Here’s a solution. This refreshing take on slaw boasts bold flavors, but stays light with the addition of sweet pineapple and light yogurt. This recipe is low-fat, easy, speedy, gluten-free and uses five or fewer ingredients. It will yield four generous servings. Nutritional benefits…
Norton Leatherman Spine is known around the world for taking care of complex spinal issues, such as scoliosis in children and adults. Its specialists also treat much more common conditions like degenerative spine problems. Such degenerative conditions can cause back pain and imbalance due to the loss of structure and function of the spine over…
Conventional wisdom around nutrition and diabetes says that carbohydrates are bad. We now know that carbohydrates are not our enemy. The problem in a Type 2 diabetic’s diet is the processed sugar and sweeteners. Population studies have shown that eating or drinking more sugar increases the incidence of Type 2 diabetes. In fact, the correlation…
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