Adult Services, Endocrinology, Pediatric Services, Research

World-renowned diabetes researcher joins Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute

An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes research…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

August 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Lilian E. Awad, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Shelby H. Steinmeyer, M.D., Ph.D. Neonatology Carly Wood, Psy.D., DBT-LBC Integrated Behavioral Health Madeline K. Brimmer, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Haley L. Matthias Cater, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Chase M. Beeman, G.C. Pediatric Genetics and Genomics Paige F. Ekert, G.C. Pediatric Genetics and Genomics Elayna B Gibson, PA-C Pediatric Cardiology…

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Pediatric Services, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine

Pediatric sleep medicine specialist focuses on listening to kids

Patience is a trait Michael S. Orangias, M.D., finds important when he is treating children for sleep issues. “It’s important to be able to not only assess a patient, but also to listen carefully and address parental concerns,” said Dr. Orangias, who practices at Norton Children’s Sleep Medicine and Norton Children’s Pulmonology, both affiliated with…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

July 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Christina S. Brown, M.D. Pediatrics Kristen Herner Erps, Ph.D. Pediatric Behavioral Health Daniel R. Gipson, M.D. Neonatology Thomas C. Hubbs, M.D. Pediatrics John W. Kim, M.D. Pediatrics Tracee L. Wojtkowski, M.D. Pediatrics Aurelia C.H. Wood, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology Maya Brown-Zimmerman, G.C. Genetic Counselor Randy J. Simpkins, PA-C Pediatric Critical Care Brittany L. Allman, APRN Pediatric…

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Oncology/Hematology, Pediatric Services

Norton Children’s names new pediatric cancer chief

Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its cancer institute. Michael J. Ferguson, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. In these roles, Dr. Ferguson will lead Norton…

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Addiction Medicine, Behavioral and Mental Health, Pediatric Services

Recent trends in teen substance use: Screening tools, treatment resources and more

For pediatricians, staying informed about current trends in adolescent substance use is necessary to provide comprehensive care and effective guidance to young patients and their families. According to a presentation by Brittany K. Badal, M.D., adolescent medicine physician with Norton Children’s Medical Group, the landscape of substance use among teens is dynamic, influenced by societal…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

June 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Susan P. Dilday, APRN Pediatric Gastroenterology Morgan Molitor, APRN. Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Adult Services, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Pediatric Services

Chronic pelvic pain’s persistence poses challenges for patients and health care providers

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects a significant portion of the female population. It is commonly defined as pain perceived to originate from the pelvic region that has been present for longer than six months. This differs from acute pelvic pain, which usually has a clearly identifiable cause…

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Addiction Medicine, Neonatology, Pediatric Services, Research

Study: Eat, sleep, console approach for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (ESC-NOW) a subgroup analysis of infants who received opioid treatment for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome

Opioid use and misuse in the United States is a substantial public health concern that does not spare pregnant individuals.  Recurrent opioid use during pregnancy may result in signs of opioid withdrawal, known as neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), in the newborn infant. NOWS typically presents in the first few days after birth, as placentally-transferred…

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Case Study, Pediatric Services

Leadless pacemaker allows pediatric athlete to continue competing

The patient A 15-year-old female with congenital complete heart block needed a pacemaker battery change or pacemaker update. Congenital complete heart block leads to interruption of electrical signals between the top chambers of the heart and the bottom chambers of the heart. This often causes clinically significant slow heart rates and eventually requires implantation of…

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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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