For children with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, thyroid function testing can help with further evaluation and diagnosis. Hypothyroidism affects 4.6% of the U.S. population, while hyperthyroidism is less common, with a prevalence of 1.3%. Signs of thyroid conditions Symptoms of hypothyroidism in a child may include fatigue, slow reaction time, constipation, coarse hair, dry skin,…
Caroline N. Jackson, M.D. Neonatology Bethanie N. Morgan, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Shelbye M. Schweinhart, M.D. Neonatology Ryne B. Bruner, APRN Pediatric Behavioral Health Jasmine L. Grier, LCSW Pediatric Cardiology
Forearm fractures, one of the most common pediatric fractures, can be safely and effectively treated with cast immobilization. Younger children heal faster, so the time in a cast should be limited to four to six weeks, while teens generally take six weeks to heal. “It’s important that pediatric patients see a pediatric orthopedist so they…
The patient A routine ultrasound at 20 weeks’ and four days’ gestation showed cervical insufficiency. A pelvic exam by the patient’s primary obstetrician revealed her cervix was 3 centimeters dilated, with a bulging bag of water beyond her cervix. The patient was admitted to Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, and a referral was sent to…
Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Ashley Louis, PA-C Pediatric Emergency Medicine Kimberly Hall, DNP, APRN Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Jordan Merryman, APRN Neonatology Brandi Neely, APRN Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric epileptologists are specialized pediatric neurologists who help to confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy, discover what is causing a child’s seizures and work to find an individualized management strategy considering concomitant medical issues. Referral to a pediatric epileptologist is recommended: To confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy For patients with multiple other medical conditions along with…
Reviewed by Amber L. Pendleton, M.D. Implementing the principles of trauma-informed care across a primary care team and community resources provides an opportunity to focus on adverse childhood experiences and social-care needs, with the potential to improve lifelong health. Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, embarked on a program to…
Reviewed by Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Migraine is a common, disabling condition among teenagers, making it difficult for them to keep up with school activities and their family and social lives, according to Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, a neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience…
Lynette Gillis, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterology Siddharth V. Jain, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Kimberly McDonald, M.D. Pediatric Genetics Janice Mahaffey, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Holly M. Barnett, LCSW Pediatric Endocrinology Ieisha Beasley, LCSW Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Glennesha Mudd, LCSW Pediatric Gastroenterology
Anna K Goodman, M.D. Pediatric Audiology Emily L Montgomery, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Tara Chernecke, APRN Pediatrics Nestor Veliz Tamayo, APRN Pediatrics Julie A Todd, APRN Pediatrics Paul J Rosen, APRN Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Kendra N. Evans, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. As a family nurse practitioner, Kendra cares for children with urological conditions. She enjoys working with pediatric patients and caring for them as if they were family. Kendra graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Master of Science degree…
A $15 million gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation will expand and elevate the diabetes care we offer and help ease the burden of living with diabetes for children and adults across the region. With the transformative gift, Norton Healthcare is expanding diabetes education, outreach, programming and research with the creation of…