New interactive technology makes physical therapy feel like a virtual reality game
The new Norton Mobility Lab, supported by the Children’s Hospital Foundation, provides new technology that takes mobility or gait therapy to a whole new level with virtual reality simulations. It’s the only technology of its […]
View moreBehind the scenes at Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro
The project brings all of Norton Cancer Institute’s specialty cancer services together under one roof for the first time. When the new Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro opens in November, it will be a big first for […]
View moreNew minimally invasive approach to epilepsy surgery
In most cases, our providers can control your patients’ seizures through medication and regular check-ins. Medication isn’t effective for about one-third of patients. For some, the side effects of medications are too severe. Epilepsy surgery […]
View moreSevere scoliosis cases on the rise in children
John R. Dimar, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center believes the lack of scoliosis screenings in schools across the country may be contributing to the increase in severe scoliosis cases. Many school districts […]
View moreCDC releases first guidelines on concussions in children
For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines on treating children with concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries. The timing is fitting, with contact sports such […]
View moreBreastfeeding jumps among Kentucky women; support and resources available
Good news for babies in Kentucky: More mothers in the commonwealth are giving their children valuable nutrients through breastfeeding, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card. Data reported was from […]
View moreNorton Healthcare to operate health clinics in Louisville-Area Walgreens
Clinical agreement aims to improve care coordination and access across eight retail clinic locations Today Walgreens and Norton Healthcare announced that the not-for-profit healthcare organization will operate and provide all clinical services at eight retail […]
View moreActive pulmonary tuberculosis cases on the rise
The number of active pulmonary tuberculosis cases has increased in Louisville Metro recently. Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis include a chronic cough lasting more than two weeks, fever, night sweats and unintended weight loss. In the […]
View moreServices available through Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute
At the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, we help children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and their families through all phases of their diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care. Our goal is to provide a […]
View moreNorton Healthcare’s response to hepatitis A outbreak
Norton Healthcare is working to combat Louisville’s hepatitis A outbreak by making vaccinations available to employees and vaccinating high-risk patients in our Emergency Departments. “This is a little out of the ordinary. We don’t normally […]
View moreNorton Cancer Institute researching how to reduce infections linked to treating AML
Nohla Therapeutics initiates Phase 2 LAUNCH clinical trial to assess optimal dosage of innovative cell therapy for those with acute myeloid leukemia. A treatment made from umbilical cord blood is helping oncology and hematology specialists […]
View moreEncourage your patients to use MyNortonChart to keep track of their health
Through MyNortonChart (MyChart), your patients have the ability to manage their health online from their smart phone or computer. MyNortonChart makes health care a hassle no more. Your patients can skip the phone calls to […]
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