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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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Behavioral Health, Behavioral Oncology, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Womens Health

A breast cancer diagnosis can have a lingering impact on mental health for some

A diagnosis of breast cancer often comes as a shock, and adjusting to the news and coming to terms with treatment decisions are very difficult. One may go through a range…

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Prevention and Wellness

Sunscreen ingredients are much smaller risk than skin cancer

A recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA,  has prompted worries about sunscreen ingredients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream, but that doesn’t mean it’s…

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New Parent, Norton Childrens Medical Associates, Obstetrics, Womens Health

What are the signs baby isn’t getting enough breast milk?

Breastfeeding provides loads of well-documented benefits for babies and moms. One common question many moms have about breastfeeding is, “How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?”…

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Bike to Beat Cancer Training, Cancer

Event holds special memories for Norton Brownsboro Hospital employee

Seth Thomas, financial counselor, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, has been riding in Bike to Beat Cancer since 2009. Back then, the event was a 150-mile ride from Louisville to Lexington —…

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