Because older cancer patients need specialized care
Having cancer presents a variety of challenges, no matter your age. Norton Cancer Institute’s Geriatric Oncology Program is the first of its kind in the area to bring together expertise in several important areas of […]
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Oncologist explains new guidelines for genetic testing for patients with breast cancer risk
The American Society of Breast Surgeons released new guidelines recently stating that genetic testing should be made available to all patients with a personal history of breast cancer. This is an important update, because it expands on […]
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Norton Medical Group welcomes these new providers as of May 1, 2019
Donald R. Neel, M.D. Norton Children’s Medical Associates Tracy Kuzma, APRN Norton Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Noelle Lang, APRN Norton Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Laurel A. Robinson, APRN, DNP Norton Immediate Care Centers […]
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2019 Sports Medicine Symposium coming in June
The 2019 Sports Medicine Symposium, provided by Norton Sports Health and KORT, is designed to give physicians, health care providers and athletic trainers the latest scientific and clinical information about sports medicine, including injury prevention, […]
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Norton Leatherman Spine receives referrals for simple and complex spine conditions
By Rebecca Hall The orthopedic spine surgeons at Norton Leatherman Spine are internationally recognized for their expertise in spine care. So, it’s no surprise that they receive referrals for complex spine conditions from physicians throughout […]
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Meeting African American patients where they are
Diabetes, cancer and heart disease can affect African American patients in Kentucky and Indiana at higher rates than the general population. Recognizing the unique needs of these patients and the critical role a primary care […]
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Norton Healthcare facilities receive grade A from The Leapfrog Group
Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital have each been awarded an A from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, […]
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Welcome Nyagon G. Duany, M.D., to Norton Orthopedic Institute
Nyagon G. Duany, M.D., is the newest orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Norton Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Duany earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis. She completed an orthopedic surgery […]
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An alternative to lung volume reduction surgery for COPD patients
Endobronchial lung volume reduction therapy is a new alternative to lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) for many patients. Rather than removing diseased and ineffective lung tissue, endobronchial lung volume reduction therapy uses valves to essentially […]
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New Comprehensive Lung Center location opens on Norton Brownsboro campus
Norton Cancer Institute’s Comprehensive Lung Center has opened a second location at Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro in northeastern Jefferson County. Providers will see referred patients with abnormal lung findings at the new location on […]
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Tiger Woods’ surgery: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) to repair L5/S1 disc
Tiger Woods’ back surgery (Anterior lumbar interbody fusion – ALIF) was performed just less than two years before his comeback victory in the 2019 Masters. The procedure is a less invasive way to repair the […]
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New ‘MedChat’ podcast, episode 2: Management of Chronic Pain With Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Episode two of the new “MedChat” podcast is now available; the podcast provides an option for convenient continuing medical education for physicians. This episode of the “MedChat” podcast addresses chronic pain management through complementary and […]
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