At the forefront with hybrid approach for complex congenital heart disease in high-risk neonate
Babies born with complex congenital heart disease often can have associated issues such as extreme prematurity, low birth weight, abnormal genes and significant congenital disorders other than the heart. These associated issues can significantly increase […]
View moreAdvanced Heart Failure Referral Guidelines
When symptoms of heart failure begin progressing or patients start decompensating, there is a brief opportunity for referral to an advanced heart failure center. The American Heart Association calls this the “golden window.” Primary care […]
View moreAdam M. Skaff, M.D., joins Norton Children’s Heart Institute
Adam M. Skaff, M.D., has joined Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, as a pediatric cardiologist. Dr. Skaff completed his initial medical training at the West Virginia University School of […]
View moreFather and son work together as gynecology subspecialists at Norton Healthcare
A passion for subspecialty gynecology care and improving patients’ quality of life has inspired a father and son to work together at Norton Healthcare. Urogynecologist Andrew D. Doering, M.D., joined Norton Urogynecology Center in August, […]
View moreNeurohormonal blockade in heart failure
Newly diagnosed heart failure patients have a three-month window of care crucial to their likelihood of recovery. The difference can be returning to a normal life versus awaiting a heart transplant or mechanical circulatory support […]
View moreTwo factors are key to a correct polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility, affecting from 8% to 20% of U.S. women of reproductive age, according to research. It is treatable but often difficult to diagnose, especially outside of […]
View moreNorton Healthcare announces expansion of financial assistance program to help more families
Norton Healthcare* has announced changes to its financial assistance program. The changes are intended to increase access to health care by alleviating financial stress that often serves as a barrier and prevents individuals from seeking […]
View moreLow pediatric asthma readmissions help Norton Children’s Hospital earn No. 38 U.S. News & World Report ranking for pulmonology and lung surgery
Care provided by Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, helped Norton Children’s Hospital earn the No. 38 U.S. News & World Report ranking for pulmonology and lung surgery in 2022, aided […]
View moreAccreditation increases likelihood of insurance coverage for weight loss surgery
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) has accredited Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, increasing the likelihood that patients’ insurance will cover weight loss surgery. While many factors play into an insurer’s decision, [...]
View moreEssentials of clinical trials
Clinical trials and studies, which are essential to the development of new drugs and treatments, need to be conducted under strict ethical, clinical and investigational structures. The most common are investigational trials with new medications [...]
View moreLauren R. Albers, M.D., joins Norton Heart & Vascular Institute to focus on women’s cardiology
Lauren R. Albers, M.D., has joined Norton Heart & Vascular Institute to focus on women’s cardiology. Dr. Albers, who completed her fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the UofL School of Medicine, joins the Norton Heart […]
View moreStructural Heart Program offers multidisciplinary care
A new Structural Heart Program offers our patients a truly comprehensive approach, reducing the number of clinic visits and shortening the time from diagnosis to treatment. The Structural Heart Program is a combination of expertise […]
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