Offering the latest childhood brain tumor therapies so kids and their families don’t have to travel far from home
Brain tumors are now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among children. Year after year, Kentucky ranks among states with the highest incidence of children with brain tumors, and Kentucky currently ranks third in the [...]
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Focusing quality pediatric heart care on what can be done better
Traditionally, quality improvement for surgeons focuses on cases that did not go as planned. These cases are dissected at weekly morbidity and mortality meetings. A little more than a year ago, Norton Children’s Heart Institute, […]
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Optimizing leukemia/lymphoma care with a multidisciplinary team
The most effective way to optimize patient care revolves around a combination of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, social workers and case managers. Members of the team work together to help with decision-making in each […]
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Access to evolving clinical science close to home
Norton Cancer Institute’s clinical research program was developed to ensure that cancer patients in our community and region have access to evolving clinical science. Guided by an experienced cadre of physicians and supported by a […]
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Groundbreaking research and exceptional care come with Norton Children’s Cancer Institute/UofL School of Medicine affiliation
This is an exciting time for Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. The clinical-academic partnership for all pediatric hematology/oncology inpatient, outpatient and pediatric infusion care provides more integrated care options, […]
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Pediatric oncology case study: Rotationplasty aids osteosarcoma recovery
The patient A 12-year-old female presented to Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department with a one-week history of worsening right knee pain and swelling. There was no known trauma, but pain started after exertion in gym […]
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The latest advancements in pediatric cancer research for patients in Louisville and Southern Indiana
At any time, Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is participating in dozens of clinical trials, representing a wide gamut of diagnoses and moving our understanding of childhood cancers forward. […]
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Improving the patient experience in a pediatric emergency department
Improving patient experience can be as simple as taking a seat. At the Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department, each room has a lightweight stool attached to the back of the door, with a child-friendly “Sit […]
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Concussion management: Do’s and don’ts for treating concussion
Concussion recognition, diagnosis and treatment have improved significantly in recent years. To further that progress (especially in pediatric patients), Tad D. Seifert, M.D. a neurologist and sports concussion specialist with Norton Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology [...]
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Discussing sexual health with your LGBTQ+ patients
LGBTQ+ sexual health discussions may be particularly difficult for patients who’ve felt stigma and judgmental attitudes inside of health care and out. But as neglect can lead to harm, having these conversations in an atmosphere […]
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Pediatric HeartCare Partners joins Norton Children’s Heart Institute
Roddy D. McDowell, M.D., and Delwyn E. McOmber, M.D., are making their Pediatric HeartCare Partners practice a part of Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. In addition to adding two […]
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August 2021 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Hilary Anderson, M.D. General Surgery Brittany K. Badal, M.D. Adolescent Medicine Shanna M. Barton, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Allison Black, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Laura B. Cornwell, M.D. Pediatric Urology Erin Fox, D.O. Pediatrics Andrea N. […]
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