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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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Paul A. Tennant, M.D.
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Multiple fractures in children without trauma warrant a closer look
Fractures are common in children, but multiple fractures in the absence of severe trauma may warrant a more thorough evaluation. An estimated 25% to 40% of girls and 30% to 50% of boys sustain a [...]
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Thyroid function tests and next steps
For children with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, thyroid function testing can help with further evaluation and diagnosis. Hypothyroidism affects 4.6% of the U.S. population, while hyperthyroidism is less common, with a prevalence of 1.3%. Signs [...]
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Norton Healthcare and Cigna Reach Agreement
Norton Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare have reached an agreement and have signed a new contract. This means that if you have Cigna as your health insurance provider, you will continue to be in-network when using […]
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The CND Syn-One Test can be used to confirm an initial diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
Physicians may be able to confirm suspected Parkinson’s disease or other neurological conditions with a skin test. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease, and many […]
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Alpha-synuclein skin biopsy reveals early/prodromal Parkinson’s in 61-year-old patient
The patient A 61-year-old male, who is a practicing physician, presented with concerns over his mobility raised by fellow physicians and golf partners. The patient reported that he has always been “stiff” but that perhaps [...]
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