Erle H. Austin III, M.D., reflects on Norton Children’s Heart Institute growth
By Erica Coghill The newly opened Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital was made possible by gifts to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and is specifically for cardiac patients. It […]
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Finding a path to medicine as a pediatric leukemia patient
Bradley Wilson’s journey to medical school started in the Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department when he was 13. Unable to walk, losing consciousness and with his skin grayish, Bradley was rushed by his parents to […]
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Behind the scenes of the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
The Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital started taking its first patients this month. The new unit is part of Norton Healthcare’s $78.3 million investment to renovate several areas of […]
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Adults born with heart defects need specialized care
As many as 1 million U.S. children and 1.4 million U.S. adults are living with congenital heart defects — abnormalities in the heart that are present at birth. Some defects are mild, and some so […]
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Southern Indiana firefighter ‘feels 100%’ after Ebstein anomaly cone procedure
Luke Coward, a Southern Indiana firefighter born with Ebstein anomaly of the tricuspid valve, never felt limited by the condition. From the time he was diagnosed at 18 months old, he maintained an active childhood […]
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First patients welcomed at the Jennifer Lawrence CICU
The first patients have moved into the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital. More than 60 staff members lined the hallway to welcome caregivers who will be working on the […]
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Talking to parents about the pill for a child
You’ve seen the look. You’ve suggested a parent’s daughter may benefit from taking birth control. Emphasizing the purposes that have nothing to do with birth control can help explain your recommendation. The pill can regulate […]
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Walter L. Sobczyk, M.D., specializes in treating adults born with a heart condition
Walter L. Sobczyk, M.D., pediatric cardiologist with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the University of Louisville, has treated hundreds of children born with life-threatening heart abnormalities. Thanks to advances in surgery and treatment over […]
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‘Text neck’ syndrome and what kids can do to ease the strain
“Text neck” describes the repeated stress or pain in the neck resulting from constantly looking down — either watching or texting — on a handheld device for an extended time. Symptoms include nagging or sharp pain in the neck or […]
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Norton Children’s Neurosurgery using new virtual reality brain-modeling technology
Norton Children’s Neurosurgery, a Part of Norton Neuroscience Institute, now has Surgical Theater virtual reality (VR) technology. It creates an immersive, 3D view of a patient’s brain. This allows neurosurgeons, patients and families to see […]
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Pediatric heart rates during supraventricular tachycardia
By Chris L. Johnsrude, M.D. It is important to understand that sometimes a recorded heart rate can confirm if a child or teenager is in supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), but not always. SVT is a common […]
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What are phimosis and paraphimosis?
Phimosis and paraphimosis are issues that affect the foreskin of the penis. Phimosis is when the foreskin can’t retract (pull down) from the tip of the penis. Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is retracted but […]
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