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Patient benefits of the Norton Cancer Institute’s multidisciplinary clinics

At Norton Cancer Institute, our goal is to have newly diagnosed cancer patients meet all the potential providers who could be part of their care. With that in mind — and more — we’ve established multidisciplinary […]

Focusing quality pediatric heart care on what can be done better

Traditionally, quality improvement for surgeons focuses on cases that did not go as planned. These cases are dissected at weekly morbidity and mortality meetings. A little more than a year ago, Norton Children’s Heart Institute, […]

September 2021 Norton Medical Group new providers

Nisha Aggarwal, M.D. Internal Medicine Basel M. Altoos, M.D. Radiation Oncology Audree A. Anciro, M.D. Hospital Medicine David Beneigh, M.D. Hospital Medicine Lauren M. Fader, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Nicholas Jackson, M.D. General Surgery Parth Jadav, […]

Fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair

While endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of aortic aneurysm has expanded over the last 20 years, there are still cases where this minimally invasive procedure has limitations. Using a new type of endograft called fenestrated endografts, […]

Norton Healthcare Pavilion renovations partially completed

A ribbon-cutting event marked the completion of a $31.8 million update of the Norton Healthcare Pavilion. As part of the project, nearby Norton Hospital expanded beds into the Pavilion. The ribbon cutting, which took place […]

HPV and your lesbian patients

Lesbians may be at higher risk for HPV because of historical health care barriers that may have caused reluctance to get preventive screenings. Making matters worse, much of the discussion around sexually transmitted infections (STIs) […]

Rehab program helps patients return to driving

For individuals who have been unable to drive a vehicle due to neurological, orthopedic or other conditions, or for those who have experienced age-related changes in function, the loss of independence can be devastating. The […]

Screening for lung, colon and breast cancers take priority

After many put off their preventive cancer screenings, Norton Cancer Institute is working to screen as many people as possible as early as possible for lung, colon and breast cancers. Adding urgency to the effort, […]

Optimizing leukemia/lymphoma care with a multidisciplinary team

The most effective way to optimize patient care revolves around a combination of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, social workers and case managers. Members of the team work together to help with decision-making in each […]

Access to evolving clinical science close to home

Norton Cancer Institute’s clinical research program was developed to ensure that cancer patients in our community and region have access to evolving clinical science. Guided by an experienced cadre of physicians and supported by a […]

Groundbreaking research and exceptional care come with Norton Children’s Cancer Institute/UofL School of Medicine affiliation

This is an exciting time for Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. The clinical-academic partnership for all pediatric hematology/oncology inpatient, outpatient and pediatric infusion care provides more integrated care options, […]

Pediatric oncology case study: Rotationplasty aids osteosarcoma recovery

The patient A 12-year-old female presented to Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department with a one-week history of worsening right knee pain and swelling. There was no known trauma, but pain started after exertion in gym […]

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