When should pediatric gynecology patients transition to adult OB/GYN care?
The transition from pediatric gynecology care to an adult OB/GYN provider comes with several considerations. “The best time for a patient to transition from pediatric to adult care can depend on their individual needs and […]
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Hybrid ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation
Hybrid ablation is used as treatment for long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (A-fib), the most severe form of the condition affecting about 45% of A-fib patients. Steven M. Peterson, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon with Norton Heart & […]
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3D printing adds precision to arm and hand malunion osteotomy surgeries
When a fall off the monkey bars leaves a 10-year-old with a distal radius fracture that heals incorrectly, or a 12-year-old gymnast lands wrong and the bone remodeling results in limited range of motion, the […]
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Patients benefit from orthopedic and neuroscience team approach at Norton Leatherman Spine
Norton Leatherman Spine is named for Kenton D. Leatherman, M.D., a pioneering surgeon whose groundbreaking work treating scoliosis brought him worldwide renown. We’re still known as a place where patients can receive innovative surgery from [...]
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Surgeon with Kentucky roots and public health background joins Norton Surgical Specialists
When he spent time shadowing physicians in Eastern Kentucky, where he grew up, Jeffrey D. Howard, M.D., MBA, MPH, was struck by a rural doctor’s ability to take care of any case that came through […]
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Gynecologic oncologist Justin W. Gorski, M.D., Ph.D., joins Norton Cancer Institute
Justin W. Gorski, M.D., Ph.D., has joined Norton Cancer Institute, specializing in treating cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers. Dr. Gorski is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist. He received his […]
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CT angiography now a first-line tool in evaluating coronary artery disease patients
New American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidance strongly recommends coronary computed tomography (CT) imaging as a noninvasive, first-line tool for evaluating patients with stable chest pain suspected of having possible coronary artery disease […]
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October 2022 Norton Medical Group new providers
Lauren R. Albers, M.D. Cardiology Erika Banta, PA-C Hospital Medicine Edward Brown, PA-C General Surgery Sarika S. Chandiramani, M.D. Pulmonology Elissa Grider, APRN Environmental Medicine Matthew Heckroth, M.D. Hospital Medicine Haylee M. Kerber, APRN Neurology […]
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A dream job from the start
Sleep apnea was first diagnosed in 1965. For years, treatment was a tracheostomy, a surgery to bypass the upper airway obstruction. In the 1980s, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) took over as the leading treatment […]
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Norton Leatherman Spine adds female spine surgeon to the team
Spine surgeon Kathryn J. McCarthy, M.D., is a new addition to the Norton Leatherman Spine team. According to Dr. McCarthy, her aim is to bring a balance of current effective treatments and compassion to the [...]
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Advancing the standard of cancer care and offering patients access to new therapies
Our goal is to offer every patient the option of the latest treatment available for their cancer. To do that, Norton Cancer Institute is participating in approximately 170 clinical trials at any time. These clinical [...]
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Addressing emotional health is a vital part of cancer care
Cancer is a disease that impacts each individual differently. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to compassion and care. Just as we deliver individualized medicine, we deliver individualized care to ensure we meet the needs of […]
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