Medical Group, Pediatric Services

May 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Theresa M. Frey, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Katelyn A. Yackey, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Shannon L. Hall-Million, APRN­ Pediatrics

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Pediatric Services, PM&R

Classification of cerebral palsy, updates to diagnosis and treatment

Cerebral palsy is one of the most common disabilities affecting children. It is a group of permanent conditions and symptoms that affect movement, posture, overall mobility, gross motor skills, manual ability, vision, speech and muscle tone. Movement disorders such as this are often accompanied by disturbances in sensation, cognition, communication or behavior. Some statistics about…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

April 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Dana L. Gibson, M.D. Pediatrics Richard E. McCarthy, M.D. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Clinton M. Nowicke, Psy.D. ­ Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Tara B. Clarke, APRN ­ Pediatric Cardiology Jessica R. Coleman, APRN ­ Pediatric Endocrinology Kelsie L. Houchens, APRN Pediatrics Kimberly M. Rogers, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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Adult Services, Pediatric Services, Pulmonology, Research

Phase 1 cystic fibrosis trial studying novel enzyme replacement therapy in adults

Patients 18 years of age and older with cystic fibrosis now have an option of participating in a Phase 1 trial of a novel, broad-spectrum, orally delivered enzyme replacement therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF). The randomized, active-treatment trial is testing the safety, tolerability and effect of four dose levels of ANG003, a compound developed by…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

March 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Pamela C Biddle, M.D. Pediatrics Jessica N.B. Easterling, M.D. Pediatrics Kelly E Kries, MD ­ Pediatrics Casey L Miles, MD Pediatrics Danielle R. Lunsford, APRN Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Mary C. Oechslin, APRN Pediatrics Chelsea R. Sabelhaus, APRN Neonatology

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News, Pediatric Services

Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s launch $200 million fundraising campaign

Not-for-profit Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s ask for the community’s help to improve health and quality of life for every person in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The organization, along with local and community leaders, announced its “Just Imagine” campaign, which aims to raise $200 million in the next two years to support investments in health care…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

February 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Patrick K. Hynes, M.D. Pediatrics Anna M. Boone, APRN Pediatric Neurology Elizabeth S. Deitz, APRN ­ Neonatology Brianna S. Redman, APRN Pediatrics Catherine Thornberry, LCSW Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Diabetes, Endocrinology, Pediatric Services

Diagnosing and managing pediatric diabetes

Primary care providers and pediatricians play an invaluable role in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and timely interventions. “Diagnosing diabetes mellitus often starts with pediatricians or other primary care providers when parents bring in their child for unexplained weight loss, frequent urination and excessive fluid consumption,” said Brad Thrasher, D.O., MBA, pediatric endocrinologist with Wendy…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

January 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Mary E. Dedman, M.D. Pediatrics Thomas E. McCormick, M.D. ­ Pediatrics Leigh A. Nieto, M.D. ­ Pediatrics Lorraine A. Rust-Killeen, M.D. Pediatrics Kerby D. Albert, APRN Neonatology Amy M. Barry, APRN Neonatology Emily A. Hickerson, APRN Neonatology

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Adult Services, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Pediatric Services

Staying at the forefront of insulin administration capabilities and glucose monitoring

Insulin administration has advanced well beyond the “old school” delivery with a vial and syringe. Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus cared for at Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, are often prescribed a prefilled insulin pen with a choice of dosing…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

December 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Jennifer O. Hockenbury, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Angela M. Jeffries, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterology Benjamin H. Lyvers, M.D. ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Ivory J. Shelton, M.D. ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Leena Mohapatra, Ph.D. Pediatric Neurosurgery Jennifer L. Dumey, APRN Child Abuse Pediatrics Missy S Hawes, APRN Pediatrics Julianne Higdon, APRN Pediatric Cardiology Karen L. Jennings, APRN…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

September 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Rachel L. Evans, M.D. ­ Pediatric Neurology Stephanie M. Green, D.O. Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Kelly A. Jenkins, M.D. ­ Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Michael S. Orangias, M.D. ­ Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Huma N. Rasheed, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Zachery T. Sensing, M.D. Hospital Medicine Jennifer Smith, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Frederick J. Stocker…

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