Adult Services, NMG

April 2025 Norton Medical Group new providers

Sarah A. England, M.D. Hospital Medicine Natalie M. Mory, M.D. Emergency Medicine Amy R. Bedan Poff, APRN Family Medicine Sarah E. Campbell, APRN, PMHNP Behavioral Health Monica R. DuShane, LCSW Social Work, Epilepsy Neurology Jenna K. Evans, APRN Family Medicine Ashley B. Green, APRN Obstetrics and Gynecology Tiffany R. Jones, APRN Gastroenterology Victoria M. Jones,…

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Pediatric Services, Pulmonary

Clinical trial now enrolling to evaluate efficacy of inhalers for pediatric asthma patients

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is actively recruiting adolescent participants who meet criteria for a clinical trial of two inhaled treatments for asthma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 6 million children in the United States have asthma. Even with sufficient symptom management, asthma exacerbations…

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News

Recognizing and preventing pediatric heat-related illness

Heat-related illness is a spectrum, ranging from mild conditions like heat rash to life-threatening heatstroke. Early recognition and intervention with prompt cooling measures can save lives. “Education on stages, risk factors and prevention strategies is key. Ensuring that coaches, parents and trainers are aware of and can recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness…

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Cancer, Pediatric Services

Managing cognitive deficits in childhood cancer survivors

After improving pediatric cancer survival from nearly nil in the 1950s to more than 85% today, health care providers face new challenges, especially long-term cognitive deficits associated with chemotherapy. In addition to attacking cancer cells, chemotherapy also can affect healthy cells, including those in the central nervous system. This can lead to a range of…

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Heart, News

When to refer a pediatric syncope patient

Although most pediatric syncope cases are benign, general providers should be able to distinguish red-flag symptoms and refer patients as necessary. “Providers should differentiate syncope from cardiac conditions, seizures, metabolic disturbances or psychogenic causes,” said Delwyn E. McOmber, M.D., pediatric cardiologist with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. By taking…

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Heart

Pediatric Chest Pain: A Guide for General Healthcare Providers

Chest pain in pediatric patients is a common complaint, yet less than 5% of cases are due to cardiac disease. However, providers always should conduct a broad differential diagnosis and remain aware of red-flag symptoms indicating possible cardiac involvement, referring patients to cardiology for further testing and evaluation as needed. Common causes of pediatric chest…

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Adult Services, NMG

March 2025 Norton Medical Group new providers

Grant N. Gellert, M.D. Emergency Medicine Danova A. Lopez Fajerstein, M.D. Infectious Diseases Manford A. Wright Jr., M.D. Hospital Medicine Jordan Blessinger, PA-C Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Sarah G. Keene, APRN Neurology, Neuroimmunology Haley Richardson, PA-C Spine Surgery Senora Rodgers, LCSW Social Work

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News

Communication strategies for addressing substance use in adolescent patients

Several evidence-based communication strategies can foster a supportive environment when addressing substance use in adolescent patients. “Prioritizing confidentiality, harm reduction and mental health fosters a patient-centered approach that can empower patients to make healthier choices,” said Brittany K. Badal, M.D., adolescent medicine physician with Norton Children’s Medical Group. Establish trust and confidentiality Building trust is…

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Infectious Disease, News

Evidence-based strategies for preventing common childhood respiratory illnesses

Common childhood respiratory illnesses such as influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to pose significant health risks in children. Kristina K. Bryant, M.D., epidemiologist and pediatric infectious diseases physician with Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, outlines strategies to help prevent the most common respiratory viruses and…

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Adult Services, Brain Tumor, Cancer, News, Pediatric Services

Study shows ETV failure in midline gliomas may indicate H3K27M mutation

Failure of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) to relieve hydrocephalus in patients with midline brain tumors may be an early indication of an underlying histone H3K27M mutation, according to a recently published study.

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Adult Services, Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Services

Notice to providers: Avian flu 2025 (bird flu)

The following guidance to health care providers has been issued by Norton Healthcare’s infection prevention and employee health department. Current situation in Kentucky On Jan. 16, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory to encourage rapid subtyping for patients hospitalized with influenza A. The Kentucky Department for Public Health…

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