VIDEO: Virtual tour of Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Young patients with serious heart conditions — and their families — have moved into the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Norton Children’s Hospital. What does a patient room look like? What does it […]
View moreTalking to parents about the pill for a child
You’ve seen the look. You’ve suggested a parent’s daughter may benefit from taking birth control. Emphasizing the purposes that have nothing to do with birth control can help explain your recommendation. The pill can regulate […]
View moreHala Karnib, M.D., takes patient sleep seriously
Hala Karnib, M.D., pulmonary diseases and sleep medicine physician, specializes in serious respiratory conditions in the intensive care unit and treating outpatients who have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. Dr. Karnib found her calling […]
View moreNorton Healthcare asking for bond issuance for projects
By Kate Eller Norton Healthcare is asking Louisville Metro government to approve the issuance of $600 million in bonds that will be used on capital spending across the system as well as refinancing of existing […]
View moreNorton Neuroscience Institute recognized as multiple sclerosis leader
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has presented Norton Neuroscience Institute with its 2019 Leadership award. Norton Healthcare received the honor for its continued commitment and dedication to treating those living with MS. “The team at […]
View moreAnna V. Bite, D.O., joins Norton Neuroscience Institute
Anna V. Bite, D.O., has joined Norton Neuroscience Institute as a neurologist with a special interest in multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system. Those conditions include transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, […]
View moreWalter L. Sobczyk, M.D., specializes in treating adults born with a heart condition
Walter L. Sobczyk, M.D., pediatric cardiologist with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the University of Louisville, has treated hundreds of children born with life-threatening heart abnormalities. Thanks to advances in surgery and treatment over […]
View moreNorton Cancer Institute radiation oncology reaccredited by ACR
The radiation oncology team at Norton Cancer Institute recently was granted reaccreditation in radiation therapy for a three-year term by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Radiation therapy uses radiation and advanced technology delivered precisely […]
View more‘MedChat’ podcast, episode 10: Migraine: Diagnosis and Treatment.
Episode 10 of the “MedChat” podcast is now available. This episode, “Migraine: Diagnosis and Treatment,” discusses migraine headaches, which affect 12% of Americans and are a top diagnosis for physician visits. This episode will help […]
View more‘Text neck’ syndrome and what kids can do to ease the strain
“Text neck” describes the repeated stress or pain in the neck resulting from constantly looking down — either watching or texting — on a handheld device for an extended time. Symptoms include nagging or sharp pain in the neck or […]
View moreSports medicine was always the plan for University of Louisville football’s head team physician
By David Steen Martin With Norton Sports Health teaming with the Louisville Cardinals as official health care provider, Chad Smith, M.D., is the head team physician for University of Louisville football as well as an […]
View moreNorton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of December 1, 2019
Priscilla Owusu, M.D. Norton Community Medical Associates – Fern Creek Medical degree: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut Residency: Internal medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut Molly Maggard Brockman, M.D. Norton […]
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