Obesity affects approximately 70 million Americans. Kentucky consistently ranks in the top 10 states for obesity. According to Kentucky Health Facts, 32% of adults in Jefferson County are classified as obese. Yet physicians may be reluctant to discuss weight with patients. What is obesity? Obesity is a complex metabolic condition that is the result of…
Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, offer a scoliosis exercise program based on the methods first used by German scoliosis patient Katharina Schroth. The method’s namesake had moderate scoliosis herself, and after years of wearing uncomfortable steel braces, she began using breathing techniques, pulley systems…
When a child who plays sports is limping, it’s often the result of a sprain or an overuse injury, but there are more serious injuries and conditions a clinician should consider. “In many cases there is at least some trauma, whether you just stubbed your toe or broke your ankle, so trauma — especially in…
Black people are nearly 3 times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than white people, and the alarming rate of maternal mortality and the racial gap in pregnancy loss and pregnancy-related deaths are nationwide public health concerns. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on maternal mortality rates shows…
Karyn R. Watters, M.D. Occupational and Environmental Medicine Mary Spiker, PA-C Medical Oncology Stephen J. Buckner, APRN Internal Medicine Katelynn O’Daniel, APRN Endocrinology Deanna Valdivia, APRN Family Medicine Elizabeth Venegas, APRN Neurosurgery Kara A. Wedding, APRN Endocrinology Andrea Frickman, G.C. Genetic Counselor
Kendra S. Cloyd, M.D. Pediatrics Adam M. Skaff, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Emily Buckmiller, PA-C Pediatric Emergency Medicine Drita Kamberi, APRN Maternal-Fetal Medicine
The patient The 12-year-old female presented with concern for spinal deformity. Initial curvature was 30-degree right thoracic curve and a 24-degree left lumbar curve. She was treated with a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis (TLSO). Unfortunately, her curve progressed to over 45 degrees in the thoracic spine and 35 degrees in the lumbar spine. The challenge…
What is positive discipline? Parenting comes with a lot of responsibility, which includes teaching a child how to behave. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that pediatricians teach families about positive discipline strategies that can show children how to manage their behavior while keeping them safe from harm. Positive discipline also can keep parents’…
Norton Women’s Care, with childbirth services at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, has been recognized as High Performing in Adult Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report, rated “excellent” at minimizing avoidable cesarean sections (C-sections). Caregivers at Norton Healthcare’s two labor and delivery locations deliver more than 8,000 babies a…
Amy E. Farrell, M.D., is where she wants to be, practicing medicine in her hometown of Bardstown, Kentucky. An OB/GYN, Dr. Farrell recently joined Norton Women’s Care, seeing patients at 106 W. John Rowland Blvd., Suite E, in Bardstown. Dr. Farrell grew up in Bardstown, went to Bardstown High School and cheered for the Tigers…
Norton Women’s Care, with childbirth services at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, has been recognized as High Performing in Adult Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report, in part due to its regular support of patients who attempt vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). A pregnant patient who previously has…
Cyna Khalily, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and medical director for adult reconstructive/joint replacement at Norton Orthopedic Institute, has completed his 100th cementless press-fit knee replacement using an implant with an advanced, porous titanium stem designed to fit immediately and encourage stronger bone growth to hold it in place. Dr. Khalily, who has been performing cementless knee…