Adult Services, Cancer

Cancer evaluation and diagnostic center opens on West Hill Street

Differentiating cancer from other unexplained masses, lumps or abnormalities can be quite complicated. It hinges on access to state-of-the-art testing, knowledgeable specialists who can make the right referral and follow-up, plus effective ongoing care. Norton Cancer Institute offers expedited access to advanced evaluation and diagnostic services from two community-based clinics. One is located in the…

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Weight Management

Significantly better quality of life after bariatric surgery

In addition to substantial weight loss, studies have shown patients who undergo bariatric surgery experience a long-lasting and significantly better quality of life. With or without bariatric surgery, there are a lot of social factors affected by weight loss. They can be simple things such as being able to buy clothes off the rack or…

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Adult Services, Heart & Vascular

Improving outcomes for Black Americans with advanced heart failure

Abbott and the Association of Black Cardiologists will host a webinar Oct. 27, “Advanced Heart Failure and Black Americans: Strategies for Improved Patient Outcomes.” The program will feature a panel of presenters from 5 to 6 p.m., including Kelly C. McCants, M.D., medical director of the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure Program…

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NMG, Pediatric Services

October 2020 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Adam M. Isacoff, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Norton Children’s Emergency Medicine, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Patricia S. Todd, M.D. Pediatric Dermatology Norton Children’s Dermatology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Natalie F. Slone, D.O. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Jessica King, APRN…

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Adult Services, NMG

October 2020 Norton Medical Group new providers

Samantha Baah, M.D. Pulmonology Norton Pulmonary Specialists Terri Haynes, APRN Hand Surgery Norton Louisville Arm & Hand Sarah Holloway, DNP, APRN Neurosurgery Norton Neuroscience Institute Amy Houser, D.O. Obstetrics and Gynecology Total Woman, a Part of Norton Women’s Care Katherine Johns, APRN Family Medicine Norton Community Medical Associates – Fern Creek Daryn C. Marsh, PA-C…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Kevin Himschoot, M.D., joins Norton Orthopedic Institute, specializing in hip and knee replacement

Kevin Himschoot, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, is the newest member of the team at Norton Orthopedic Institute – Brownsboro, specializing in knee and hip replacements. Dr. Himschoot recently completed a joint replacement fellowship at Norton Brownsboro Hospital, where he learned anterior approach hip replacement surgery using intraoperative fluoroscopy. The technique allows for precision down to the…

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NMG, Pediatric Services

September 2020 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Stewart Carter, M.D. Pediatric General Surgery Norton Children’s Surgery, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Marylou Dryer, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Amanda Farris, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine Megan E. Graeter, M.D. Pediatrics Norton Children’s Medical Group –…

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Adult Services, NMG

September 2020 Norton Medical Group new providers

Jennifer Austin, DNP, APRN Norton Cardiothoracic Surgery Allen Cheng, M.D. Norton Cardiothoracic Surgery Jane E. Cornett, M.D. Norton Palliative Care Kimberly Doan, APRN Norton Heart Specialists Bradley T. Dunlavy, M.D. Norton Inpatient Specialists Elizabeth T. Gerlach, M.D. Norton Inpatient Specialists Yousef Hammudeh, M.D. Norton Inpatient Specialists Crista L. Hays, M.D. Norton OB/GYN Associates Frances Hines,…

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NMG, Pediatric Services

August 2020 Norton Medical Group New Providers

Daniel B. Blatt, M.D. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Katie L. Canalichio, M.D. Pediatric Urology Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Keith R. Compton, M.D. Pediatrics Norton Children’s Medical Group – Elizabethtown Paul S. Hiers, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated…

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Adult Services, COVID-19, Infectious Disease

All Norton Healthcare providers now can order convalescent plasma for severe or critical COVID-19 patients

Under an emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), all Norton Healthcare providers can order convalescent plasma therapy for confirmed COVID-19 hospitalized patients with severe or critical symptoms. Norton Healthcare hospitals have been providing convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 since early April under an FDA-approved extended access program. Until recently, only a…

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NMG, Pediatric Services

June and July 2020 Norton Medical Group New Pediatric Providers

Anna Allard, M.A. Norton Children’s Weisskopf Center – Development, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Cindy D. Baker, PA-C Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Brittany A. Black, APRN Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine Laura Brown, LCSW Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the…

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Gynecology, Pediatric Services

When and why to refer your young patients to a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist

Young women should have their first pediatric gynecologic visit between the ages of 13 and 15, but some conditions may prompt the need for an earlier referral. A pediatric gynecology referral may be warranted for patients with symptoms such as unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge; painful or irregular periods; congenital anomalies or ovarian masses; or…

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