Adult Services, Neuroscience

New provider joins Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center team

Physician assistant Kendall M. Wasz, PA-C, has joined the memory care team at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Kendall holds Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, and earned her bachelor’s degree at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Kendall brings a deeply personal and compassionate approach to the field of dementia…

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Adult Services, Endocrinology, Pediatric Services, Research

World-renowned diabetes researcher joins Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute

An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes research…

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Adult Services, Medical Group

August 2024 Norton Medical Group New Providers

Christopher P. Alcorn, D.O. Endocrinology Bronwyn P. Boyd, D.O. Obstetrics and Gynecology Tina N. Bradley, M.D. Internal Medicine Phillip A. Cetina, D.O. Hospital Medicine Paul H. Gong, M.D. Neurology Peter N. Gottschalk, M.D. Emergency Medicine Nicholas L. Harper, M.D. Internal Medicine Bert T. Hawkins M.D. Emergency Medicine Mark E. Head, M.D. Internal Medicine Robert M….

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

August 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Lilian E. Awad, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Shelby H. Steinmeyer, M.D., Ph.D. Neonatology Carly Wood, Psy.D., DBT-LBC Integrated Behavioral Health Madeline K. Brimmer, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Haley L. Matthias Cater, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Chase M. Beeman, G.C. Pediatric Genetics and Genomics Paige F. Ekert, G.C. Pediatric Genetics and Genomics Elayna B Gibson, PA-C Pediatric Cardiology…

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Pediatric Services, Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine

Pediatric sleep medicine specialist focuses on listening to kids

Patience is a trait Michael S. Orangias, M.D., finds important when he is treating children for sleep issues. “It’s important to be able to not only assess a patient, but also to listen carefully and address parental concerns,” said Dr. Orangias, who practices at Norton Children’s Sleep Medicine and Norton Children’s Pulmonology, both affiliated with…

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Medical Group, Pediatric Services

July 2024 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Christina S. Brown, M.D. Pediatrics Kristen Herner Erps, Ph.D. Pediatric Behavioral Health Daniel R. Gipson, M.D. Neonatology Thomas C. Hubbs, M.D. Pediatrics John W. Kim, M.D. Pediatrics Tracee L. Wojtkowski, M.D. Pediatrics Aurelia C.H. Wood, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology Maya Brown-Zimmerman, G.C. Genetic Counselor Randy J. Simpkins, PA-C Pediatric Critical Care Brittany L. Allman, APRN Pediatric…

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Adult Services, Medical Group

July 2024 Norton Medical Group New Providers

Ahmad Alhammouri, M.D. Interventional Cardiology Jason Meier M.D., Ph.D. Medical Oncology / Hematology Craig M. Schutzman, M.D. Emergency Medicine Kimberly Staudt, M.D. Internal Medicine Valerie Patton, PA-C Hospital Medicine Branden A. Bledsoe, APRN Emergency Medicine Nancy E. Breslin, APRN Medical Oncology Katherine C. Butler, APRN Urgent Care Hannah Pellman, APRN Family Medicine Caitlyn N. Popham,…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Nonsurgical management of knee pain

Nonsurgical management can be effective for many patients with chronic knee pain. Physical therapy combined with oral analgesics can be used to treat typical causes of chronic knee pain in adults, including knee osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and meniscal, tendon and ligament injuries, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP also…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Nonsurgical or minimally-invasive chronic joint pain treatment options

When it comes to chronic joint pain treatment, there are several nonsurgical or minimally invasive options to discuss with patients before recommending open surgery or joint replacement. “Nonsurgical methods can still be very effective with pain management and improving quality of life in patients with chronic pain,” said Nathan L. McKinney, D.O., orthopedic sports medicine…

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Adult Services, Neuroscience, Research

Norton Research Institute unveils state-of-the-art research laboratory

Norton Research Institute will expand research efforts with the unveiling of the new Norton Research Institute Clinical & Translational Research Laboratory. The 7,200-square-foot facility, located inside Norton Healthcare Pavilion in downtown Louisville, will afford ample space and resources for scientists to conduct cutting-edge research, with the goal of producing more meaningful, applicable results directly benefiting patient…

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Adult Services, Cardiovascular

Treating persistent atrial fibrillation is crucial to restore heart function and prevent stroke

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is the most common arrhythmia in adults — more than 8 million Americans have some classification of A-fib. Of those, researchers estimate about 70% have either persistent A-fib or long-standing persistent A-fib. “A-fib is a serious and growing problem in this country, with over a million cases diagnosed annually,” said Kent E….

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Oncology/Hematology, Pediatric Services

Norton Children’s names new pediatric cancer chief

Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its cancer institute. Michael J. Ferguson, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. In these roles, Dr. Ferguson will lead Norton…

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