Louisville Top Docs at Norton Healthcare
Nothing is more trusted than a doctor’s recommendation — which is why being named a Top Doc by fellow doctors is so meaningful. Louisville Magazine publishes an annual list recognizing some of the best in […]
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Frequently asked questions about prescribing naloxone
According to the surgeon general of the United States, the number of overdose deaths from prescription and illicit opioids doubled from 21,089 in 2010 to 42,249 in 2016. This steep increase is attributed to the […]
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Norton Healthcare laboratory advancements featured on cover of professional publication
The patient benefits from the successful integration of Norton Healthcare’s laboratory operations are the topic of the cover story in the most recent edition of MedicalLab Management. Written by three leaders in the Norton Healthcare […]
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Chandler Park, M.D., joins Norton Cancer Institute
Chandler H. Park, M.D., is the newest medical oncologist/hematologist with Norton Cancer Institute. Dr. Park earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his residency in radiology and internal […]
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How to use the morphine equivalent daily dose (MEDD)
The morphine equivalent daily dose (MEDD) translates the dose and route of each opioid a patient has received over the previous 24 hours to a morphine equivalent using a standard conversion table. The MEDD should […]
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Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of July 1, 2019
Bahjat AlAdili, M.D. Norton Inpatient Specialists Medical degree: St. George’s University School of Medicine Residency: Internal medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine Brandon C. Dennis, Psy.D. Norton Neurology Services Degree: Xavier University Residency: […]
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Duane W. Densler, M.D., joins Norton Neuroscience Institute
Neurosurgeon Duane W. Densler, M.D., has joined Norton Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Densler earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed residencies in general surgery and neurosurgery at University of Louisville School […]
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Educating patients on safe storage and disposal
Norton Healthcare Providers should have a conversation with patients and parents/caregivers about safeguarding medications. All medications, including over-the-counter, herbal supplements and vitamins, should be stored out of the reach of children and locked up if […]
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Research shows opioids are ineffective for chronic pain
Research shows there are some short-term benefits of opioid therapy in certain situations, but there are no studies showing the long-term effectiveness of opioids for chronic pain. As a result, a paradigm shift is underway […]
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5 things physicians should look for when deciding where to practice
Joshua Yuen, M.D., is a primary care physician at the Norton Community Medical Associates offices in Okolona and Bullitt County. He’s always had an interest in medicine and engineering. After attending University of Louisville for […]
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Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of June 1, 2019
Omari Chubinidze, M.D. Internal Medicine Norton Inpatient Specialists Rahul K. Reddy, M.D. Internal Medicine Norton Inpatient Specialists Duane W. Densler, M.D. Neurosurgery Norton Neuroscience Institute Chandler H. Park, M.D. Medical Hematology/Oncology Norton Cancer Institute Heather […]
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New measles procedures for pediatric patients
As measles outbreaks spread across the country, the chance continues to grow that we will see measles cases in our community. As a provider, you play a vital role in preventing the spread of the […]
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