Toddler’s food aversion leads to CT scan and neuroblastoma diagnosis
Emaleigh Smith was born with a heart murmur, so her parents were on the lookout. At about 10 months, she started having unexplained eating issues, including food aversion. She started on feeding therapy. After about […]
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Describing bariatric options to the morbidly obese patient
Jeff W. Allen, M.D., director, bariatric surgery, Norton Weight Management Services; general, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon, Norton Surgical Specialists Only 2% to 5% of morbidly obese patients eligible for weight loss surgery act on it, […]
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Answers to some common questions about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19
James M. Frazier, M.D., vice president, medical affairs and quality, Norton Healthcare, answers some common questions about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19. What is the coronavirus? Coronaviruses are not new. Like influenza, coronaviruses are a […]
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Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., lends his expertise to Orthopedics Today article
Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine, recently was quoted in Orthopedics Today about using robotic systems in orthopedic surgical applications. The article outlines the benefits and financial implications of having […]
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Norton Healthcare, University of Louisville finalize pediatric integration
The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine was finalized on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Under the newly formed Norton Children’s Medical Group, affiliated with the […]
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Specialized treatment for seniors with cancer
The risk of cancer increases with age, and the number of adults in the U.S. is expected to outnumber children for the first time by 2030. That adds up to a growing need for specialized […]
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Heart failure recovery means taking care of the whole patient
By Susan Hutcherson, R.N., BSN As a nurse navigator with the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure and Recovery Program, I know it truly takes a village to take care of a patient […]
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Major gift and expansion for Norton Healthcare heart services
Today Norton Healthcare held a celebration to honor the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute team. During the event, local businessman G. Hunt Rounsavall, a long-standing member of the Norton Healthcare board of trustees and major […]
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‘MedChat’ podcast episode 12 on DEA provider compliance and safeguards
Episode 12 of the “MedChat” podcast is provided in two parts to address provider compliance with guidelines of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as well as other safeguards when prescribing controlled substances. Part One of […]
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Advocating for cancer patients and helping them get quality care
For Deborah Pirtle, R.N., cancer is personal. Deborah lost her brother to head and neck cancer when he was only 50 years old. According to Deborah, that experience gave her a unique perspective, because it […]
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Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of February 1, 2020
Shastine M. Sharp, M.D. Norton Community Medical Associates – Barret Medical degree: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines Residency: Family medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Hershey, Pennsylvania Scott […]
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Save the date for the 2020 Behavioral Medicine Symposium
Providers looking to learn innovative therapies and best practices in the diagnosis and delivery of behavioral health services can plan to attend the 2020 Behavioral Medicine Symposium. Sessions will be Friday, June 19, 2020, from […]
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