Pancreatic Cancer Care That’s Focused on You

Pancreatic Cancer Care A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can be jarring, both for you and your family. Norton Cancer Institute, the leading provider of cancer care in Louisville and Southern Indiana, offers same-day appointments for newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients so you don’t have to wait and wonder what’s going to happen. This kind of…

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Choose the Latest in Esophageal Cancer Care

Esophageal Cancer Care The board-certified doctors and other specialists at Norton Cancer Institute use the latest equipment and procedures to make a precise diagnosis of your cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach with multiple specialists in one setting means we offer a full range of esophageal cancer treatments, including radiation and immunotherapy. Our advanced testing options will…

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Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

Norton Cancer Institute, the leading provider of cancer care in Louisville and Southern Indiana, offers same-day appointments for patients newly diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer. Bile ducts carry bile and waste from inside the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. Bile is released by the gallbladder into the small intestine…

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Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials, Studies and Research

As patients continue to be diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, Norton Healthcare is looking for ways to help them overcome the infection. Norton Healthcare was the first in the world to enroll COVID-19 patients in three separate clinical trials. Additional studies are either underway or will begin in the coming weeks….

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Sundown Syndrome

Sundown syndrome will occur in many people with dementia as the day progresses, with worsening confusion and behaviors such as wandering. Sundown syndrome symptoms are usually at their worst late in the afternoon or early evening. Sundown syndrome can include: Agitation and irritability Delusions False beliefs Hallucinations Increased confusion Wandering More Louisville and Southern Indiana…

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Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib)

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, serving Louisville and Southern Indiana, offers innovative and minimally invasive treatment options, like the maze procedure or hybrid ablation, to treat patients with atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Both the maze procedure and hybrid ablation can restore normal heart rhythm for most patients and may allow for some daily medications to be…

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Driving Assessment Program

The Norton Hospital Driving Assessment Program is a service of Norton Neurosciences & Spine Rehabilitation Center. The program is for individuals affected by neurological, orthopedic or developmental conditions, and those who have experienced age-related changes in function. Our goals are to evaluate and help restore driving ability so you can return to safe, independent driving. Who Can Benefit? The program provides driving evaluations and training for:…

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Pregnancy and Hepatitis C Care

Whether you recently have been diagnosed with hepatitis C or have been living with it for some time, the team at Norton Infectious Diseases Institute can answer your questions and help you during your treatment journey. Our goal is to make sure you know what to expect when you’re expecting and that you and your family have…

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Norton Infectious Diseases Institute Programs

Norton Healthcare Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Norton Complex Care Clinics Pregnancy and Hepatitis C Care Norton Specialty Pharmacy

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Norton Healthcare Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

It takes a team effort to protect every patient, every day. Norton Healthcare is dedicated to taking proactive steps to make a difference. The Norton Healthcare Antimicrobial Stewardship Program was established to optimize clinical outcomes while minimizing adverse consequences of antimicrobial use. This includes consideration of toxicity, selection of pathogenic organisms and managing emergence of…

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COVID-19 Effects on Front-line Health Care Providers

As a leading provider of health care in our community, we know the reliability of the health care system is a critical component in the fight against new pandemics. To have an effective health care infrastructure, it is critical to have a healthy workforce. Norton Infectious Diseases Institute is leading a groundbreaking research study to…

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Hybrid Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Hybrid ablation for atrial fibrillation (A-fib) combines minimally invasive treatment of the inside and outside of the heart to interrupt the cause of A-fib and restore a normal heart rhythm. The procedure is called hybrid because of the combination. During the treatment, the specialists at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute use precise tools to deliver…

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