Physicians’ answers to questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19
Norton Healthcare’s Erica Coghill discussed the new coronavirus with two Norton Healthcare physicians, including our system epidemiologist. Here’s a COVID-19 Q&A with James M. Frazier, M.D., vice president, medical affairs and quality, Norton Healthcare; and […]
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Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of March 1, 2020
William D. Crecelius, M.D. Norton Community Medical Associates – West BroadwayMedical degree: University of Louisville School of Medicine Residency: Emergency medicine, University of Louisville Swetha Jalli, M.D. Norton Immediate Care CentersMedical degree: […]
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‘MedChat’ podcast episode 12 on DEA provider compliance and safeguards
Episode 12 of the “MedChat” podcast is provided in two parts to address provider compliance with guidelines of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as well as other safeguards when prescribing controlled substances. Part One of […]
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Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of February 1, 2020
Shastine M. Sharp, M.D. Norton Community Medical Associates – Barret Medical degree: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines Residency: Family medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Hershey, Pennsylvania Scott […]
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Save the date for the 2020 Behavioral Medicine Symposium
Providers looking to learn innovative therapies and best practices in the diagnosis and delivery of behavioral health services can plan to attend the 2020 Behavioral Medicine Symposium. Sessions will be Friday, June 19, 2020, from […]
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Merilda Blanco-Guzman, M.D., joins Norton Infectious Disease Specialists
Merilda Blanco-Guzman, M.D., has joined Norton Infectious Disease Specialists and will practice on the downtown campus. Dr. Blanco-Guzman, who is board certified in infectious diseases, completed her fellowship in the field at Washington University School […]
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‘MedChat’ podcast, episode 11: ‘Vaccine Hesitancy’
Episode 11 of the “MedChat” podcast is now available. This episode, “Vaccine Hesitancy: Scope and Solutions,” discusses one of the top 10 threats to global health. This episode will help providers describe factors that influence […]
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Norton Healthcare pharmacy recognized for speedy application of antibiotics for especially dangerous infections
The Norton Healthcare pharmacy department has been recognized with a prestigious award for its efforts to speed antibiotics to patients with bacterial infections that have spread to the bloodstream. The American Society of Health System […]
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‘MedChat’ podcasts reach 1,000 downloads
Norton Healthcare’s “MedChat” podcast provides continuing medical education (CME) for physicians and health care providers on-the-go. The monthly 30-minute podcast now has been downloaded over 1,400 times. Each episode dives into the key issues surrounding […]
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Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of January 1, 2020
Bassel Alkhalil, M.D. Norton Heart Specialists Medical degree: University of Damascus School of Medicine, Syria Residency: Internal medicine, Harbor Hospital Center, Baltimore, Maryland Fellowships: Advanced heart failure and cardiovascular diseases, University of Louisville Amanda W. […]
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Hala Karnib, M.D., takes patient sleep seriously
Hala Karnib, M.D., pulmonary diseases and sleep medicine physician, specializes in serious respiratory conditions in the intensive care unit and treating outpatients who have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. Dr. Karnib found her calling […]
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Norton Healthcare asking for bond issuance for projects
By Kate Eller Norton Healthcare is asking Louisville Metro government to approve the issuance of $600 million in bonds that will be used on capital spending across the system as well as refinancing of existing […]
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