Pediatric Services, Rheumatology

UofL pediatric rheumatology providers are now with Norton Children’s Rheumatology

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive rheumatology care connected to the Norton Children’s network. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care through Epic electronic…

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Adult Services, Heart & Vascular

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute expands heart failure program to include care for people needing ventricular assist devices

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute has expanded services for patients with advanced heart failure to include surgical implantation of ventricular assist devices (VADs) at Norton Audubon Hospital, which recently received VAD accreditation from DNV GL – Healthcare and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  In early 2020, Norton Audubon Hospital was the winner of the…

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Gastroenterology, Pediatric Services

UofL pediatric gastroenterology providers are now Norton Children’s Gastroenterology

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology care connected to the Norton Children’s network. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care through Epic…

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NICU, Pediatric Services

UofL neonatology providers are now with Norton Children’s Neonatology

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive neonatology care connected to the Norton Children’s network. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care through Epic electronic…

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Cancer, Child Psychiatry, Pediatric Services

As kids increasingly survive cancer, they and their families need emotional help

It used to be that pediatric cancer was almost always fatal. Fortunately, now almost 85% of kids survive to have a full and rewarding future. Those children and their families often need help adjusting emotionally during and after their ordeal. “With cancer and blood disorders, there can be a lot of additional stress, and even…

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MFM, Pediatric Services

Kendal K. Stephens, M.D., brings practicing OB/GYN experience to maternal-fetal medicine specialty

Kendal K. Stephens, M.D., spent a decade as a practicing OB/GYN before entering a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship. Now, Dr. Stephens is eager to consult with obstetricians caring for high-risk pregnancies. “Patients often want to deliver close to home. We support the obstetrician in providing a high level of care locally when possible.” Dr. Stephens said….

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Gynecology, Pediatric Services

Same-day appointments for urgent needs available with Norton Children’s Gynecology expansion

When a child needs to see a gynecologist for the first time, it can create some understandable anxiety. Caring pediatric and adolescent gynecology providers who understand the unique care needed by kids, teens and young women can make the process easier on the patient, parent and referring physician. With a team of six that includes…

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Adult Services, Weight Management

Follow-up for bariatric patients who need a new provider

Norton Healthcare’s bariatric surgeons offer follow-up care to patients whose surgeons are no longer practicing, who are unhappy with their current situation or whose insurance has changed. We routinely see patients who have undergone gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy or lap band surgeries elsewhere. We will see almost every transfer. Patients who want to follow up…

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Orthopedics, Pediatric Services

Clinic available for clubfoot treatment

Clubfoot, sometimes referred to as club leg, affects roughly 1 out of 1,000 births. Clubfoot involves four primary deformities (midfoot cavus, forefoot adduction, hindfoot varus, and equinus contracture) that result in the ankle being stuck downward, the foot being turned inward or often pointing toward the other foot and hooked onto itself. In about 50%…

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Neuroscience, Pediatric Services

Neurosurgeon gives pediatric epilepsy surgery candidates’ families decision-making tools

The choices parents have to face when considering elective brain surgery to treat refractory epilepsy can be overwhelming. Pediatric neurosurgeon Ian S. Mutchnick, M.D. M.S., and the refractory epilepsy team at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, give patients and families clear, visually intuitive information about the patient’s epilepsy and…

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NMG

Norton Healthcare offers cardiovascular, orthopedics and other specialist access in Elizabethtown

Norton Healthcare has expanded access to specialty care in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Providers specializing in cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, spine, sports medicine, rheumatology and vascular surgery have schedules in Hardin County offices. The expanded services mean patients from Elizabethtown and the surrounding area don’t need to travel to Louisville to get Norton Healthcare specialty care….

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Pediatric Services, Pulmonary

UofL pediatric pulmonology providers are now with Norton Children’s Pulmonology

The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive pulmonology care connected to the Norton Children’s network of care. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care through…

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