Episcleral Plaque Brachytherapy at Norton Cancer Institute
Episcleral plaque brachytherapy (EPB) has been used to treat intraocular (eye) tumors since the early 1900s. The two most common indications for EPB are ocular/choroidal melanoma and retinoblastoma. Local control is paramount, as failure to […]
View moreNew genitourinary patient navigator program
Norton Cancer Institute’s new genitourinary patient navigator program was developed to easily connect patients with noncancerous genitourinary conditions to a urologist. Our navigators can help support your patients with the following genitourinary medical conditions: • […]
View moreNorton Children’s Urology offers new treatment option for kids with chronic constipation
An estimated one in three children suffers from constipation at some point. In fact, constipation in kids is the cause of thousands of pediatrician visits every year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Constipation […]
View moreWhat you missed from the 2018 Spine Symposium
The 2018 Spine Symposium, provided by Norton Healthcare and Norton Leatherman Spine Center took place on Sept. 14 at the Seelbach Hilton. The objectives for information presented at the symposium were to be able to: […]
View moreNorton Neuroscience Institute expanding neurosurgery team
Norton Neuroscience Institute is pleased to welcome Abigail J. Rao, M.D., our newest functional neurosurgeon. Dr. Rao earned her medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She completed her neurosurgery residency […]
View moreNorton Children’s Heart Institute Heart Transplant Program gains CMS accreditation
By demonstrating outcomes that meet or exceed national benchmarks and a commitment to high-quality transplant care, the Heart Transplant Program at Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the University of Louisville, recently received accreditation from […]
View morePulmonary rehabilitation through Norton Heart & Vascular Institute
The pulmonary rehabilitation program through Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. We incorporate evidence-based guidelines in managing your patients, through our […]
View moreNorton Complex Care Clinic opens new location in Corydon
Norton Healthcare launched the Norton Complex Care Clinic in Louisville to treat patients with hepatitis C. A new location is now open in Corydon, Indiana to bring expertise and educational resources to patients in the […]
View moreNorton Cancer Institute names Aaron C. Spalding, M.D. as executive medical director
Aaron C. Spalding, M.D., Ph.D., has recently assumed the role of executive medical director of Norton Cancer Institute. In making this announcement, Joseph M. Flynn, D.O., physician in chief, called Dr. Spalding an accomplished clinician […]
View moreNew 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 […]
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