HEADSSS acronym to include social media in AAP proposal
An editorial in the latest American Academy of Pediatrics journal, Pediatrics, recommends adding an additional “S” to the HEADSSS acronym to become HEADS4. The revised acronym would equate to: home life, education, activities, drugs, sexual […]
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Pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) launches
Norton Healthcare has established uniform protocols for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE). The move is intended to improve patient outcomes for the life-threatening condition that claims tens of thousands of lives each year, according […]
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Norton Healthcare offering Saturday colonoscopies
Though colorectal cancer cases have been steadily decreasing for the past two decades, it remains the third most common cancer in both men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly all unscreened people […]
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New rehabilitation program for PAD patients
Norton Heart & Vascular Institute’s Peripheral Arterial Disease Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) Program is a new program available for patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. If you have a patient diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease […]
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Scoliosis treatment options at Norton Healthcare
Specialists with Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville can diagnose and treat pediatric patients with mild, moderate or severe scoliosis. Scoliosis may be a concern if a child’s shoulders are uneven, a […]
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Adding value to patient experience through MyNortonChart
It’s no secret that MyNortonChart is more important than ever for the changing health care landscape. MyNortonChart gives consumers the option of driving their health care decisions, which not only keeps the patient happy, but […]
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Norton Neuroscience Institute recognized as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care
Norton Neurology Services and Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, have been officially recognized as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Partners in MS Care program. This formal recognition – […]
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Gynecologist leads pelvic health program
Jonathan H. Reinstine, M.D., gynecologist with Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, a Part of Norton Women’s Care, has been practicing minimally invasive gynecology for more than 30 years. In 2013, he successfully led the effort […]
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Norton Mobility Lab utilizes GRAIL for gait analysis and training
The new Norton Mobility Lab, located in Norton Medical Plaza 1 on the Norton Healthcare – St. Matthews campus, offers gait analysis and training using the GRAIL system. Gait Real-time Analysis Interactive Lab (GRAIL) is […]
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From the NICU to pediatric care symposium coming soon
A continuing medical education symposium designed to assist pediatric care providers in delivering appropriate care to children transitioning from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 3 to […]
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Norton Healthcare recognized as Leader in Healthcare Equality
At Norton Healthcare, respect for every person means providing all those we serve with quality health care. It also means creating a positive work culture for our employees. Because of this, we are proud to […]
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New clinic established to treat hepatitis C patients
Our region’s new diagnoses for hepatitis C are higher than the national average reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Within Norton Healthcare alone, approximately 100 patients a week are diagnosed with […]
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