April 2025 Norton Medical Group new providers
Sarah A. England, M.D. Hospital Medicine Natalie M. Mory, M.D. Emergency Medicine Amy R. Bedan Poff, APRN Family Medicine Sarah E. Campbell, APRN, PMHNP Behavioral Health Monica R. DuShane, LCSW Social Work, Epilepsy Neurology Jenna […]
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March 2025 Norton Medical Group new providers
Grant N. Gellert, M.D. Emergency Medicine Danova A. Lopez Fajerstein, M.D. Infectious Diseases Manford A. Wright Jr., M.D. Hospital Medicine Jordan Blessinger, PA-C Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Sarah G. Keene, APRN Neurology, Neuroimmunology Haley […]
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Study shows ETV failure in midline gliomas may indicate H3K27M mutation
Failure of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) to relieve hydrocephalus in patients with midline brain tumors may be an early indication of an underlying histone H3K27M mutation, according to a recently published study.
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Notice to providers: Avian flu 2025 (bird flu)
The following guidance to health care providers has been issued by Norton Healthcare’s infection prevention and employee health department. Current situation in Kentucky On Jan. 16, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
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Pulmonary hypertension program reaccredited; only program with accreditation in Kentucky or Southern Indiana
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has reaccredited Norton Healthcare’s growing program as a Center of Comprehensive Care, recognizing its ability to best manage the condition. Norton Pulmonary Specialists’ pulmonary hypertension program, led by John W. […]
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Left atrial appendage exclusion for prophylactic stroke reduction: LeAAPS clinical trial
Cardiac centers around the world are accepting patients for a clinical trial for patients undergoing cardiac surgery that may have risk factors for atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and ischemic stroke. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute will [...]
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Measles guidance for providers
The following measles guidance for providers has been issued by Norton Healthcare’s department of infection prevention and employee health. When should children receive MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine? Do we need to vaccinate children early because of […]
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February 2025 Norton Medical Group new providers
Lucia Rivera-Matos, M.D. Hospital Medicine Dana M. Roberts, D.O. Emergency Medicine Rebecca E. Mueller, PA-C Spine Surgery Tonya L. Martin, APRN Family Medicine Liudmila Padron Rodriguez Mena, APRN Hospital Medicine Bridget L. Pitcock, APRN Infectious […]
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Norton Neuroscience Institute selected to pilot national Brain Health Navigator program
Norton Neuroscience Institute is one of six sites nationwide chosen to pilot a new Brain Health Navigator program aimed at creating a worldwide model to prevent, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The program — funded […]
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January 2025 Norton Medical Group new providers
Sirmad B. Chaudhary, M.D. Internal Medicine Gregory L. Fuqua, M.D. Family Medicine Megan E. Gruber, D.O. Electrophysiology Loretta L. Jophlin, M.D., Ph.D. Gastroenterology Kenneth Cox, CSFA General Surgery Brittani D’Angelo, PA-C Pulmonology Ashley B. Hartin, […]
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Electrophysiologist brings connection, empathy and a tailored approach to her practice
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women. Approximately 1 in 4 women will develop atrial fibrillation (AF), and women with AF are at greater risk for […]
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Treating side effects and other lessons learned while administering Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab
A recent study published in the The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease provides detailed insight into clinicians’ and patients’ initial experience with lecanemab, the first Food and Drug Administration-approved antiamyloid monoclonal antibody infusion proven [...]
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