Adult Services, Gastroenterology

New guidelines aim to improve colonoscopy quality and cancer detection

Recent advances in colonoscopy techniques are helping physicians detect more colon cancers while reducing complications, according to updated medical guidelines that emphasize quality indicators and improved detection methods. William B. Evans III, M.D., gastroenterologist with Norton Gastroenterology Consultants of Louisville, presented the findings at a continuing medical education session, outlining key changes in how physicians…

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Adult Services, Heart & Vascular

Advances in heart failure care: Leading change through collaboration and technology

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute and UK HealthCare Gill Heart & Vascular Institute joined forces to present a timely and insightful continuing medical education session. “Advancing Heart Failure Care: Innovation Meets Equity” featured Kelly C. McCants, M.D., executive medical director of the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure & Recovery Program, and Emma…

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Adult Services, Cancer

Oropharyngeal cancer case study: Robotic-assisted tongue base resection

The patient A 75-year-old male presented with a left neck mass, referred by his community otolaryngologist. The patient reported a history of sleep apnea, cough and recurrent upper respiratory infections. Imaging and fine needle aspiration of the neck mass confirmed p16 positive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Positron emission tomography (PET)/CT demonstrated a hypermetabolic left level…

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Adult Services, NMG

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 K. Evans, APRN Family Medicine Ashley B. Green, APRN Obstetrics and Gynecology Tiffany R. Jones, APRN Gastroenterology Victoria M. Jones,…

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Adult Services, NMG

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 Richardson, PA-C Spine Surgery Senora Rodgers, LCSW Social Work

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Adult Services, Brain Tumor, Cancer, News, Pediatric Services

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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Adult Services, Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Services

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) issued a health advisory to encourage rapid subtyping for patients hospitalized with influenza A. The Kentucky Department for Public Health…

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Adult Services, Pulmonary

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. McConnell, M.D., is the only one in Kentucky or Southern Indiana to receive the prestigious accreditation. The accreditation specifically cites…

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Heart & Vascular

Left atrial appendage exclusion for prophylactic stroke reduction: LeAAPS clinical trial

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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.

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Adult Services, Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Services

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 measles cases in the United States? All children are recommended to get two doses of the MMR vaccine, starting with…

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Adult Services, NMG

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 Diseases

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