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…
Tumors in the central nervous system (CNS) account for 20% of childhood cancers, with 5.65 cases and 0.72 deaths per 100,000 children under 14 in the United States. Brain tumors are second only to acute lymphoblastic leukemia in incidence. While recent advances have resulted in greater life expectancy for some childhood CNS tumor patients, the…
Clinicians managing a child or adolescent with Type 1 diabetes often have very little accurate information about the patient’s physical activity, but a new study shows activity monitors like wearable fitness trackers provide a clear picture to help balance activity with nutrition or insulin needs. “Patients often overestimate their amount of physical activity. This study demonstrated…
Primary care providers play an invaluable role in the diagnosis of diabetes in children. The hallmark clinical symptoms of diabetes include polyuria and polydipsia. Nocturia and fatigue are also common. If the hyperglycemia has been long-standing, weight loss occurs at presentation. Glycosuria and ketonuria also may be present at the time of diagnosis. About a…
Kimberly S. Barnes, APRN, CNM, has joined Norton Women’s Care as a certified nurse midwife, seeing patients on the campuses of Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Kimberly comes to Norton Women’s Care with more than five years of experience providing antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and gynecological care. She has 12 years of…