Toddler’s food aversion leads to CT scan and neuroblastoma diagnosis
Emaleigh Smith was born with a heart murmur, so her parents were on the lookout. At about 10 months, she started having unexplained eating issues, including food aversion. She started on feeding therapy. After about […]
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Describing bariatric options to the morbidly obese patient
Jeff W. Allen, M.D., director, bariatric surgery, Norton Weight Management Services; general, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon, Norton Surgical Specialists Only 2% to 5% of morbidly obese patients eligible for weight loss surgery act on it, […]
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Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., lends his expertise to Orthopedics Today article
Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine, recently was quoted in Orthopedics Today about using robotic systems in orthopedic surgical applications. The article outlines the benefits and financial implications of having […]
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Specialized treatment for seniors with cancer
The risk of cancer increases with age, and the number of adults in the U.S. is expected to outnumber children for the first time by 2030. That adds up to a growing need for specialized […]
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Heart failure recovery means taking care of the whole patient
By Susan Hutcherson, R.N., BSN As a nurse navigator with the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure and Recovery Program, I know it truly takes a village to take care of a patient […]
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Major gift and expansion for Norton Healthcare heart services
Today Norton Healthcare held a celebration to honor the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute team. During the event, local businessman G. Hunt Rounsavall, a long-standing member of the Norton Healthcare board of trustees and major […]
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Advocating for cancer patients and helping them get quality care
For Deborah Pirtle, R.N., cancer is personal. Deborah lost her brother to head and neck cancer when he was only 50 years old. According to Deborah, that experience gave her a unique perspective, because it […]
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Louisville neurosurgeon named among ‘20 People to Know in Health Care’
David A. Sun, M.D., PhD., neurosurgeon and executive medical director of Norton Neuroscience Institute has been named among Louisville Business First’s 20 People to Know in Health Care. Dr. Sun, who also is the co-director […]
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For D. Sean Stewart, M.D., career a journey of the heart
Sean Stewart, M.D., interventional cardiologist with Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, treats all his patients the way he would want someone to treat his family members. Especially his grandfather. Dr. Stewart, the son of a […]
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Helping patients understand a midwife’s role
A certified nurse midwife (CNM) is a board-certified nurse practitioner who works with mom and advocates for her wishes. The CNM works in a hospital setting, and mom benefits from the safety for herself and […]
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Some pregnancy complications can signal risk for heart disease after delivery
Preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are indicators for an increased chance of heart disease later in life. Preeclampsia occurs in about 5% to 8% of pregnant women after the 20th week of pregnancy or after giving […]
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Patient navigator has had passion for oncology since nursing school
Rhonda Walker, R.N., patient navigator with Norton Cancer Institute, has had a passion for working with patients with cancer since she attended nursing school. “The changes and advancements I have seen in oncology care are […]
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