Medical Group, Pediatric Services

November 2020 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Hannah Francis, M.D. Internal Medicine and General Pediatrics Norton Inpatient Specialists and Norton Children’s Neonatology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Libby Mims, M.D. Pediatrics Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Margaret Glaser, APRN Neonatology Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine

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Pediatric Services

Using autologous stem cell transplant to avoid neurocognitive adverse effects in young medulloblastoma patient

In 2016, not long after his 4th birthday, Jameson Milby began experiencing headaches, nausea and vomiting. The Milby family’s pediatrician, James A. Tavelli, M.D., with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Okolona, ordered an MRI, which showed a large brain tumor in the posterior fossa. The following day, William C. Gump, M.D., pediatric neurosurgeon with Norton…

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Pediatric Services

Integration brings closer alignment of UofL pediatric cardiologists with Norton Children’s Heart Institute

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive heart care connected to the Norton Children’s network. At Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, patients benefit from access to outpatient care…

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Endocrinology, Pediatric Services

Screening adolescents with diabetes for depression and anxiety

New research into screening adolescents with diabetes for depression and anxiety found the Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression and Anxiety (PHQ-4) screening tool can identify adolescents who would benefit from further evaluation by a behavioral health provider. The study’s authors included Sara E. Watson, M.D.; Vicki L. Montgomery, M.D.; and Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D. Adolescents…

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Pediatric Services

Online training available for providers to advocate for childhood immunizations

The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) has launched a program to equip health care providers with resources to confront vaccine hesitancy and immunization delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristina A. Bryant, M.D., specialist with Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and president of PIDS, is working with Gary S….

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Pediatric Services

UofL pediatric sleep medicine providers are now Norton Children’s Sleep Medicine

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive sleep disorder treatments  connected to the Norton Children’s network of care. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care…

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Gynecology, Pediatric Services

Treating dysmenorrhea in adolescent patients

Primary dysmenorrhea — menstrual pain without a pelvic pathology — is one of the most common gynecological complaints among adolescent patients. Primary dysmenorrhea typically does not occur until ovulatory cycles are established, which occurs months to several years after menarche. Endometriosis is a common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea — defined as resulting from pelvic pathology…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

October 2020 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Adam M. Isacoff, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Norton Children’s Emergency Medicine, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Patricia S. Todd, M.D. Pediatric Dermatology Norton Children’s Dermatology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Natalie F. Slone, D.O. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Jessica King, APRN…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

September 2020 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Stewart Carter, M.D. Pediatric General Surgery Norton Children’s Surgery, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Marylou Dryer, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Amanda Farris, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Megan E. Graeter, M.D. Pediatrics Norton Children’s Medical Group –…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

August 2020 Norton Medical Group New Providers

Daniel B. Blatt, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Katie L. Canalichio, M.D. Pediatric Urology Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Keith R. Compton, M.D. Pediatrics Norton Children’s Medical Group – Elizabethtown Paul S. Hiers, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

June and July 2020 Norton Medical Group New Pediatric Providers

Anna Allard, M.A. Norton Children’s Weisskopf Center – Development, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Cindy D. Baker, PA-C Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Brittany A. Black, APRN Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Laura Brown, LCSW Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the…

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Gynecology, Pediatric Services

When and why to refer your young patients to a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist

Young women should have their first pediatric gynecologic visit between the ages of 13 and 15, but some conditions may prompt the need for an earlier referral. A pediatric gynecology referral may be warranted for patients with symptoms such as unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge; painful or irregular periods; congenital anomalies or ovarian masses; or…

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