February 2021 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers
Julianna R Brown, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Samantha Lucrezia, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Laura Workman, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Jessica R Richards, PA-C Pediatric Emergency Medicine Allison M Stein, APRN Pediatric Neurology Kristen Schorch, DNP, […]
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A multidisciplinary spina bifida team all in one place
Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, has created multidisciplinary clinics so children with spina bifida — and children with other complicated conditions — can see all subspecialists in one place […]
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Meagan Molestina, APRN, cares for kids at Norton Children’s Nephrology
Meagan Molestina, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Nephrology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Meagan chose nephrology after caring for children as a registered nurse at Norton Children’s Infusion Center and providing renal care […]
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Diagnosing and treating clubfoot
Prenatal ultrasound increasingly is yielding reliable clubfoot diagnoses, giving parents a chance to prepare themselves and understand the condition. Still, there’s no replacement for a hands-on exam by a pediatrician. Idiopathic clubfoot is the most […]
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Symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause
After menopause, a woman who presents with a burning sensation like a urinary tract infection (UTI) may well have genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), formally called vulvovaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis. Women often will tell […]
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February 2021 Norton Medical Group new providers
Omar S. Elbita, M.D. Hospital Medicine Rosemarie O. Serrone, M.D. Cardiothoracic Surgery Kelsey Arnold, PA-C Orthopedics Tricia A. Cortas, PA-C Cardiology Damian Morriston, PA-C Hospital Medicine LaToma J. Barnett, APRN Emergency Medicine Candice Y. Gray-Cunningham, […]
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Robot-assisted knee replacement provides greater precision
For knee replacement patients who want to return to a more active lifestyle, robot-assisted arthroplasty offers another level of precision to fine-tune the alignment of the new joint. “Not every patient is going to select […]
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Elevating neonatal care for the region
With a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Norton Children’s Hospital can serve as “the beacon” for improved care for neonates across the region, according to Tamina R. Singh, M.D., the new medical director […]
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Surgical Theater: Exploring the brain in 3D
A powerful new technology gives neurosurgeons at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, an incredible tool for planning complex surgeries and then sharing that information with patients and families in […]
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Perfusion scanning allows more time to save more brain
Time saved is brain saved, and in recent years we’ve gotten some more time to save more brain. In 2018, the American Heart and American Stroke associations updated their guidelines to say perfusion scanning can […]
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Collaboration leads to convenience and a range of viewpoints in pediatric neuroscience care
Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, brings pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, pediatric rehabilitation and neuropsychology together in a collaborative role. “The goals are to provide excellent and convenient care for […]
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A multidisciplinary team approach to craniofacial care
Norton Children’s has offered families multiple surgical interventions to address complex craniofacial pathology for more than 30 years. Paul Tessier, M.D., the father of craniofacial surgery, planted the seed by training surgeons who practiced in […]
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