Dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke can catch you off guard and be life threatening during the high temperatures and humidity of summer in Louisville and Southern Indiana. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the United States, over 9,000 high school athletes are treated for heat illnesses each year. Many…
Read Full StoryKaren Allen, R.N., oncology patient navigator for Norton Cancer Institute, sees the patient navigator role as a “bridge across the canyon of uncertainty” for patients who are newly diagnosed with cancer. “I imagine my family or myself hearing the words, ‘You have cancer,’ and the feelings that would overflow,” Karen said. “Sometimes we simply sit…
Read Full StoryYou have a thing for bags. The bigger the better, right? Sure, a big, fabulous bag might be able to hold everything you want to carry with you, but all that extra baggage is doing a number on your body. Take a look at how large bags cause unwanted damage — and what you can…
Read Full StoryDo you tend to grab your meals from a vending machine or a drive-through? You know it’s not good for you, yet you continue to do it. Eating healthy meals throughout the week takes some planning to avoid the pitfall of convenience eating. When you plan your meals, you are better able to make sound…
Read Full StoryWhen actor Cameron Boyce, a star of the Disney Channel show “Jessie,” died at age 20, his family said in a statement that his sudden death was due to a seizure during sleep. According to the family, the actor was receiving ongoing treatment for the seizure disorder epilepsy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Read Full StoryWho couldn’t use some help keeping track of your family’s health? When a new school year approaches, there are health forms, physicals, vaccinations and screenings to track down or schedule. Ever wish you had a health personal assistant? Proxy access through Norton MyChart can help you manage your family’s health information. This features allows parents…
Read Full StoryDeanna Polsgrove, practice manager for Norton Infectious Disease Specialists, considers patients to be like family. She cries with them and celebrates with them. So, when a patient gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Deanna celebrated with her. But this celebration was particularly extraordinary — the patient has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but the patient’s…
Read Full StoryWomen who choose to have a natural birth still face the challenge of how to relieve pain. That’s where some familiar tools, and some unusual ones, can provide alternative pain relief methods during a natural delivery. “The right natural pain relief tools allow the body to work effectively and enhance the labor process,” said Tara…
Read Full StoryGerald F. Sturgeon, M.D., has been a pediatrician in the Louisville community for 50 years and with Norton Children’s Medical Associates – Dupont since 2011. He recently found himself on the receiving end of patient care and wanted to share his experience. He conveyed his gratitude in a letter to Andrew N. Strausbaugh, chief administrative…
Read Full StoryIris Apfel, in her trademark oversized glasses and flair for bright style, has been going confidently for 97 years. Here, from her latest book – “Accidental Icon” – are some of Iris’ pearls. One size doesn’t fit all “I learned early on that I have to be my own person to be content,” Iris writes….
Read Full StoryAn unfortunate reality is that everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. Mary Cambron, pharmacy director for Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Hospital, first faced cancer when the disease took the life of her cousin at age 15. Mary’s aunts, as well as a dear friend and co-worker, also have endured the disease….
Read Full StoryWorkers in downtown Louisville — especially around the hospitals — have a convenient option this season for eating local. Connect with #NortonEats Be sure to follow #NortonEats and @NortonHealth on Instagram to see more food and nutrition posts. Stay connected with us by tagging #NortonEats on all your great meals! Whether you’re on a lunch…
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