Cancer care offered through Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is ranked among the top 50 pediatric cancer programs nationwide by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024–2025 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This recognition reflects the commitment to excellence at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, evident in a comprehensive array…
Norton Children’s, a comprehensive pediatric health care system based in Louisville, plans to build a new pediatric care campus that will include a full-service hospital for children with complex medical needs, research facilities and expanded specialty services. The project marks a major expansion for the health care system and will feature the system’s second dedicated…
Mustafa Barbour, M.D., pediatric neuro-oncologist with Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is working to advance pediatric neuro-oncology care in Kentucky, where the incidence of pediatric brain tumors exceeds the national average. In response, Dr. Barbour, who leads the Norton Children’s Brain & Spinal Tumor program, helps lead new research…
Shelby M Doughty, APRN Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is actively recruiting adolescent participants who meet criteria for a clinical trial of two inhaled treatments for asthma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 6 million children in the United States have asthma. Even with sufficient symptom management, asthma exacerbations…
Heat-related illness is a spectrum, ranging from mild conditions like heat rash to life-threatening heatstroke. Early recognition and intervention with prompt cooling measures can save lives. “Education on stages, risk factors and prevention strategies is key. Ensuring that coaches, parents and trainers are aware of and can recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness…
After improving pediatric cancer survival from nearly nil in the 1950s to more than 85% today, health care providers face new challenges, especially long-term cognitive deficits associated with chemotherapy. In addition to attacking cancer cells, chemotherapy also can affect healthy cells, including those in the central nervous system. This can lead to a range of…
Although most pediatric syncope cases are benign, general providers should be able to distinguish red-flag symptoms and refer patients as necessary. “Providers should differentiate syncope from cardiac conditions, seizures, metabolic disturbances or psychogenic causes,” said Delwyn E. McOmber, M.D., pediatric cardiologist with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. By taking…
Chest pain in pediatric patients is a common complaint, yet less than 5% of cases are due to cardiac disease. However, providers always should conduct a broad differential diagnosis and remain aware of red-flag symptoms indicating possible cardiac involvement, referring patients to cardiology for further testing and evaluation as needed. Common causes of pediatric chest…
Karlie Bischoff, APRN Child Abuse Pediatrics
Several evidence-based communication strategies can foster a supportive environment when addressing substance use in adolescent patients. “Prioritizing confidentiality, harm reduction and mental health fosters a patient-centered approach that can empower patients to make healthier choices,” said Brittany K. Badal, M.D., adolescent medicine physician with Norton Children’s Medical Group. Establish trust and confidentiality Building trust is…