Improving the patient experience in a pediatric emergency department
Improving patient experience can be as simple as taking a seat. At the Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department, each room has a lightweight stool attached to the back of the door, with a child-friendly “Sit […]
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Concussion management: Do’s and don’ts for treating concussion
Concussion recognition, diagnosis and treatment have improved significantly in recent years. To further that progress (especially in pediatric patients), Tad D. Seifert, M.D. a neurologist and sports concussion specialist with Norton Neuroscience Institute Sports Neurology [...]
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Discussing sexual health with your LGBTQ+ patients
LGBTQ+ sexual health discussions may be particularly difficult for patients who’ve felt stigma and judgmental attitudes inside of health care and out. But as neglect can lead to harm, having these conversations in an atmosphere […]
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24/7 free lactation support for breastfeeding patients
The COVID-19 pandemic has had mixed effects for breastfeeding mothers. For some, the increased time at home, reduced pressure and drop-off in visitors was helpful, according to a study conducted by surveying 1,219 breastfeeding mothers [...]
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Pediatric HeartCare Partners joins Norton Children’s Heart Institute
Roddy D. McDowell, M.D., and Delwyn E. McOmber, M.D., are making their Pediatric HeartCare Partners practice a part of Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. In addition to adding two […]
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August 2021 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Hilary Anderson, M.D. General Surgery Brittany K. Badal, M.D. Adolescent Medicine Shanna M. Barton, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Allison Black, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Laura B. Cornwell, M.D. Pediatric Urology Erin Fox, D.O. Pediatrics Andrea N. […]
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Back-to-school: What parents need to know about food allergies and asthma
The busy back-to-school season is already underway. Amid the added stress of returning to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatricians should be proactive in reminding parents to ensure their children are aware of any […]
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Pediatric heart case study: Piccolo device closes PDA in 26 weeks’ gestation neonate
The patient A girl born at 26 weeks’ gestation due to premature labor and prolonged premature rupture of membranes. At birth she weighing 891 grams. The mother received appropriate dose of steroids prior to giving [...]
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July 2021 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Diane Buckley, M.D. Neonatology Addie Dodson, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Carrie A. Moore, M.D. Neonatology Jeetendra P. Sah, M.D. Neonatology Julia H. Sparks, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Matthew Cody Davis, Ph.D. Optometry Elysia Williams, LCSW […]
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Pediatric asthma treatment guideline updates provide new strategies for clinicians
For the first time in 13 years, the national asthma treatment guidelines were updated with several new recommendations and options for pediatric asthma therapy. In December 2020, the recommendations highlighted updates in diagnosis, management and […]
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August 2021 Norton Medical Group new providers
Courtney Boodry, M.D., MPH General Surgery Kathryn R. Bradley, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Alan Brooks, M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology Kelli D. Duggan, M.D. Internal Medicine Destiny D. Etheridge, M.D. Family Medicine Robert R. Gerard, D.O. General […]
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Ehlers-Danlos clinic offers patients unique medical home
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders affecting every organ system. The 2017 classification of the syndrome includes 13 subtypes of the condition, though more forms may exist and are rare and […]
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