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Providers can get urgent help with opioid-related questions and issues

Kentucky has a new resource to battle the commonwealth’s opioid epidemic. The Kentucky Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital has launched a 24/7 support hotline for health care providers, patients and first responders on […]

Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of September 1, 2019

Abbe Augenstein, M.D. Norton Inpatient Care Specialists Medical degree: University of Louisville School of Medicine Residency: Internal medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine John W. Beal, M.D. Norton Inpatient Care Specialists Medical degree: Ross […]

Regina Mash, CNM, joins Advocates for Women’s Health, a Part of Norton Women’s Care

Regina Mash, CNM, has joined Advocates for Women’s Health, a Part of Norton Women’s Care, providing women another care option for childbirth and gynecologic care. Regina earned her midwifery Master of Science in Nursing degree […]

If you’re not available, Norton Healthcare has more after-hours options

Norton Healthcare has extended hours at some Norton Immediate Care Centers, for when your patients need care and you’re not available. Norton Immediate Care Center – Preston, located on Preston Highway near the Outer Loop, now […]

Reducing narcotics use for pain after surgery

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, or ERAS, is being used for heart, colorectal, abdominal, and hip and knee replacement surgeries at Norton Healthcare. It was piloted at Norton Audubon Hospital four years ago and has since […]

The surgeon’s role in opioid stewardship

The causes of the opioid crisis are varied. The excessive prescribing of opioids across the nation is among the leading contributing factors. It is known that opiates are widely over-prescribed following surgery, with 80% or […]

Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of August 1, 2019

Sarah H. Callahan, M.D. Norton Breast Radiology Medical degree: University of Louisville School of Medicine Residency: Radiology, University of Louisville Hospital Leigh Ann Gebhardt, APRN Norton Community Medical Associates – Shelbyville Degree: Chamberlain University College […]

Norton Healthcare facilities earn ‘LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designations for second year

Norton Healthcare’s five hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute have been named LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the second year in a row. Norton Healthcare was one of 406 facilities nationwide to earn […]

Nonopioid pain management options

Norton Specialty Rehabilitation Center Norton Specialty Rehabilitation Center offers physical therapy for chronic pain, including strength training, flexibility exercises and posture awareness. These active treatments can aid in reducing or eliminating the use of pain […]

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