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Learn more about Norton Children's services and resources for providers
Continuing Medical Education
CME opportunities for pediatric and adult care
The Norton Healthcare physician relations team is focused on strengthening the relationships between providers in our community, Norton Healthcare hospitals, and the practices of Norton Medical Group and Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Our goal is to improve service and access to the care your patients need.
The physician relations team is available to meet with physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants and their office staff throughout the region to discuss referrals and services needed. We strive to provide open communication, and we encourage your feedback so we may better serve you.
The Norton Healthcare physician relations team is available to:
- Provide training or assistance with Norton EpicLink for instant access to your patient’s information and to make a referral in real time
- Arrange for continuing medical education (CME) programs given by Norton Healthcare or Norton Children’s providers at your facility or hospital
- Provide information and discuss services offered
- Assist you with access, communication and service concerns
Hospital Facility Physician Relations
Lee Dulaney
Director, Physician Relations
Norton Hospital
Norton Cancer Institute
Norton Leatherman Spine
lee.dulaney@nortonhealthcare.org
Schuyler Heuser
Director, Physician Relations
Norton Audubon Hospital
Norton Heart & Vascular Institute
schuyler.heuser@nortonhealthcare.org
Kimberly Shomer
Director, Physician Relations
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Norton Neuroscience Institute
Norton Orthopedic Institute
kimberly.shomer@nortonhealthcare.org
Tonya Whitehouse, R.N., BSN
Director, Pediatric Physician Relations
Norton Children’s Hospital
Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Norton Children’s Medical Center
tonya.whitehouse@nortonhealthcare.org
(502) 259-KID2 (5432)
Adult Services – Regional Physician Relations
Melissa Peklenk
Director, Adult Regional Relations and Development
melissa.peklenk@nortonhealthcare.org
Stacey Allen
Manager, Adult Regional Relations and Development
stacey.allen@nortonhealthcare.org
Pediatric Services – Regional Physician Relations
Tonya Whitehouse, R.N., BSN
Director, Pediatric Physician Relations
Network Outreach and Development
tonya.whitehouse@nortonhealthcare.org
(502) 259-KID2 (5432)
Lisa Vandygriff, R.N., BSN
Manager, Pediatric Regional Relations and Development
Eastern Kentucky Territory
lisa.vandygriff@nortonhealthcare.org
(502) 259-KID4 (5434)
Heather Rich, R.N., BSN
Manager, Pediatric Regional Relations and Development
Western Kentucky Territory
heather.rich@nortonhealthcare.org
(502) 259-KID3 (5433)
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Alaina C. Sewell, APRN
Alaina C. Sewell, APRN, will work at the Springhurst location of Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology.
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