Flu, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

Possible delays in delivery of flu vaccine

A national delay in delivery of flu vaccine means that you might have to wait a little to get your flu shot. But according to an infectious disease specialist, there…

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Sports Health

Norton Healthcare named official health care provider of Louisville Cardinals

The region’s largest health care provider and university are teaming up to provide comprehensive medical care for college athletes. Today, Norton Healthcare and the University of Louisville announced that Norton…

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Prevention and Wellness

Easy pizza recipe to make at home

Who knew?! These two simple ingredients will transform your pizza night. Two-ingredient pizza dough — makes one 10-inch pizza 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Connect with #NortonEats Be sure to…

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Cancer

Thomas M. Woodcock, M.D., to retire; pioneered cancer care in Louisville and Southern Indiana

Thomas M. Woodcock, M.D., came to Louisville in 1981 and was one of four founders of what is now Norton Cancer Institute. After almost 40 years as a medical oncologist,…

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

Norton Healthcare facilities earn ‘LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designations for second year

Norton Healthcare’s five hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute have been named LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the second year in a row. Norton Healthcare…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Recipe: Summer squash pasta salad

Makes 16 servings Supplies: Large pot, large sauté pan, large serving bowl Ingredients  16-ounce box whole-wheat rotini pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium zucchini, diced 2 medium yellow squashes,…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Weight Management

Meredith C. Sweeney, M.D., named to Business First ‘Forty Under 40’ list

Congratulations to Meredith C. Sweeney, M.D., for being named to Louisville Business First’s “Forty Under 40” list. Dr. Sweeney is a general, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon with Norton Surgical Specialists;…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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