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Discussing heart disease risk with patients as they enter menopause

As a natural phase of life, menopause offers a perfect opportunity to reflect with a patient on heart health and potential lifestyle changes — before she loses the “protective” effect of estrogen. Heart disease is […]

Advanced care options for refractory epilepsy

The majority of children with epilepsy respond well to medications. However, 20% to 30% of patients with epilepsy have seizures that are difficult to control even with two or more appropriately chosen antiseizure medications. When […]

UofL pediatric ear, nose, throat and audiology providers are now with Norton Children’s ENT & Audiology

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 ear, nose, throat and audiology care connected […]

‘Cerebral Palsy Update: Achieving Excellence in Multidisciplinary Care’

“Cerebral Palsy Update: Achieving Excellence in Multidisciplinary Care” will be held online Friday, March 19, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and is presented by Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the UofL School […]

Norton Children’s Hospital opens newly renovated pediatric intensive care unit

Norton Healthcare cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Norton Children’s Hospital pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), marking the completion of a $78 million expansion and renovation project to improve critical care services for children […]

Helping pediatric cancer patients with the emotional effects of disease and treatment (Part 1 of 3)

Addressing the emotional effects of cancer and its treatment on children and young adults can improve outcomes and help manage adverse effects of treatment. Norton Healthcare is presenting a three-part series drawing from a recent […]

Norton Children’s Hospital attains national verification from the American College of Surgeons

Norton Children’s Hospital has been verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. The verification means Norton Children’s Hospital meets standards that ensure […]

February 2021 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Julianna R Brown, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Samantha Lucrezia, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Laura Workman, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Jessica R Richards, PA-C Pediatric Emergency Medicine Allison M Stein, APRN Pediatric Neurology Kristen Schorch, DNP, […]

A multidisciplinary spina bifida team all in one place

Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, has created multidisciplinary clinics so children with spina bifida — and children with other complicated conditions — can see all subspecialists in one place […]

Meagan Molestina, APRN, cares for kids at Norton Children’s Nephrology

Meagan Molestina, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Nephrology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Meagan chose nephrology after caring for children as a registered nurse at Norton Children’s Infusion Center and providing renal care […]

Norton Healthcare to begin COVID-19 vaccine registration for people ages 60 and older

Norton Healthcare soon will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations for community members who are ages 60 and older, part of the Tier-1c group. Registration is now open for vaccination appointments beginning in March at our four […]

Diagnosing and treating clubfoot

Prenatal ultrasound increasingly is yielding reliable clubfoot diagnoses, giving parents a chance to prepare themselves and understand the condition. Still, there’s no replacement for a hands-on exam by a pediatrician. Idiopathic clubfoot is the most […]

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