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Pelvic health physical therapy can be a first step before urogynecology referral

Pelvic health physical therapy can alleviate pain and improve the strength and function of pelvic floor muscles — enhancing quality of life, hygiene, safety and independence. Sometimes therapy is all that’s needed to address pelvic-health-related […]

Normal cognitive aging or dementia? Know the signs and when to refer

Distinguishing normal aging from early dementia can be difficult, but there are clues that can help. Neurologist Gregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D., chief of adult neurology and director of the Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center, [...]

Erector spinae plane block and pediatric heart surgery

Using an anesthesia block such as erector spinae plane block in some pediatric cardiac surgeries has allowed us to quicken patient recovery, shorten stays in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) and extubate sooner. By […]

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 […]

Advanced 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 […]

Adam 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 […]

Father 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, […]

Neurohormonal 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 […]

Two 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 […]

Norton 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 […]

Low 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 […]

Accreditation 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, [...]

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