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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Adult Services, NMG

August 2020 Norton Medical Group new providers

Hasan AlAdili, M.D. Internal Medicine Norton Inpatient Care Specialists Joseph Annunziata, M.D. Anatomic and Clinical Pathology CPA Lab Kathryn Bower, DNP, APRN Urgent Care Norton Immediate Care Centers Chad E. Campion, M.D. Orthopedic Spine Fellow Norton Leatherman Spine Jared Cobb, M.D. Anatomic and Clinical Pathology CPA Lab Tammy Evanow, APRN Neurology Norton Neuroscience Institute Amber…

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Adult Services, NMG

June and July 2020 Norton Medical Group new providers

Ruth A. Adene-Peter, M.D. Norton Inpatient Care Specialists Samer Alnabhan, M.D. Norton Inpatient Specialists Carrie Araneta, APRN Norton Community Medical Associates – Heartland Taylor J. Burkhart, D.O. Norton Inpatient Specialists Morgan Cole, APRN Norton Immediate Care Centers Sarah Daniel, APRN Norton Community Medical Associates – Preston Patricia Estes, APRN Norton Cancer Institute M. Lauren Huff,…

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Adult Services, Cancer

John T. Hamm, M.D., named chair for American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Quality of Care Council

John T. Hamm, M.D., director of Norton Cancer Institute’s research program and chairman of the Norton Hospital Cancer Committee, will lead the Quality of Care Council of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The Quality of Care Council provides strategic guidance on ASCO’s cancer quality activities, leadership in joint efforts with other societies and…

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Pediatric Services, Urology

Diagnosis and referral are key to addressing common penile anomalies such as penoscrotal webbing

Common penile anomalies such as penoscrotal webbing can be addressed surgically if needed, but early diagnosis is key, Jeffrey T. White, M.D., Ph.D., a pediatric urologist with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, said during a recent continuing medical education opportunity. In addition to penoscrotal webbing, common anomalies include hypospadias; turned…

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Orthopedics, Pediatric Services

How VDRO helps children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders

Children with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), muscular dystrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease can be at risk for hip dislocation. Varus derotation osteotomy (VDRO) surgery places the ball back into the socket of the hip. The procedure helps prevent a partial or full hip dislocation. Hip subluxation can result…

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Cancer, Hematology, Pediatric Services

Sunnye Mayes, Ph.D. ABPP, joins Norton Children’s Cancer Institute as hematology/oncology psychologist

Sunnye Mayes, Ph.D. ABPP, has joined Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, as hematology/oncology psychologist. Dr. Mayes is the only provider in Kentucky or Southern Indiana certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Refer a Patient Use Norton EpicLink to quickly and easily…

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Spine

Minimally invasive, robotic-assisted procedure helps Hall of Fame trainer

Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas endured pain and weakness in his leg, foot and hip, from lumbar spinal stenosis, for years before seeing Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine. Dr. Gum initially managed the trainer’s spine issues with injections. “He always had the next big race to…

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Heart

Interstage support for single ventricle anomaly families improves outcomes

Caring for children born with single ventricle anomalies can be challenging and stressful for families. Before these children go home for the first time, Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, gives family members extensive education to make sure they are both knowledgeable and comfortable. Once the family takes the child…

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Adult Services, CME

‘MedChat’ CME podcast: ‘Psychedelics: Potential for Therapeutic Use’

The latest episode of the “MedChat” podcast, “Psychedelics: Potential for Therapeutic Use,” is now available. Promising research is being conducted on psychedelics for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. This episode covers the history of psychedelics, the chemical and pharmacological properties of psychedelics and the clinical use of psychedelics in the United States, including clinical trials….

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Pediatric Services, Surgery

New surgeon-in-chief named at Norton Children’s Hospital

Cynthia D. Downard, M.D., has been named surgeon-in-chief of Norton Children’s Hospital and chief of pediatric surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. In the role of surgeon-in-chief, Dr. Downard succeeds Mary E. Fallat, M.D., who has been named medical director of surgical quality. Dr. Downard is a…

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Heart, Pediatric Services

Norton Children’s Heart Institute expands adult congenital team

Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, continues to expand its adult congenital heart disease program to meet the needs of children whose congenital heart conditions require ongoing care in adulthood. Rebecca Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, brings 12 years’ experience as a bedside nurse, the majority of the time with cardiac…

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