Norton Children’s Cancer Institute provides the latest in pediatric cancer treatments, programs for treating rare tumors and blood disorders, a blood and marrow transplant program, and resources to support the needs of young patients and the entire family. Norton Children’s Cancer Institute features a skilled cancer care team that is completely focused on the needs…
Jonathan H. Reinstine, M.D. has been a pioneer bringing new pelvic gynecologic surgical techniques to patients in Louisville and Southern Indiana. He performed some of the earliest laparoscopic hysterectomies in 1991. Dr. Reinstine, an OB/GYN with Associates in Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Part of Norton Women’s Care. was at the leading edge in developing laparoscopic…
By Maggie Roetker Breastfeeding may come easy for some, but others struggle. Some of mothers’ biggest concerns are about latching on, supply, whether baby is eating enough, and issues with the breast including mastitis, engorgement and clogged ducts. If patients have a MyNortonChart account, they have access to face-to-face secure video visits with a provider for breastfeeding help…
Elizabeth D. Loy, M.D. Norton Inpatient Care Specialists Medical degree: University of Louisville School of Medicine Residency: Internal medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine Carol L. Touma, M.D. Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology – Audubon For appointments, call (502) 636-5137. Medical degree: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Residency: Internal medicine,…
Jaspreet Grewal, M.D., Ph.D., joined Norton Cancer Institute as a hematologist/medical oncologist in August 2018. After earning his medical degree, Dr. Grewal completed residency training in internal medicine and fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology. In addition, he holds a master’s degree in public health, a Master of Science degree in clinical laboratory science…
The Brain Tumor Center has moved from 676 South Floyd Street to the new Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro at 4955 Norton Healthcare Blvd., Louisville, Kentucky. If your patients experience undue hardship from the move, please call (502) 629-4440 to discuss options. We apologize for any inconvenience. Signs at the new location direct patients to…
Norton Healthcare has opened eight retail health clinics in Walgreens stores across Louisville and Southern Indiana. The clinics use the same EHR as Norton Healthcare. Patients can visit Norton Prompt Care seven days a week and take advantage of extended hours on weekdays. Our providers offer prevention and wellness services, monitoring of ongoing conditions and…
As soon as a patient enters a Norton Healthcare emergency department with stroke symptoms such as facial weakness, difficulty talking or trouble moving one side of the body, Norton Healthcare providers move quickly to use cutting-edge tools to determine the type of stroke and the right treatment. In order to determine whether an individual has…
Bianca G. Weaver, certified nurse midwife, initially thought she would study to be a physician, but as she realized that she wanted to help patients in the hospital more and provide long-term care, she changed her course of studies. Eventually, she chose to be a nurse practitioner who specializes in midwifery. As a certified nurse…
Follow these advanced heart failure signs that indicate your patient may benefit from VAD/heart transplant evaluation LVEF <40% Inability to walk one block without shortness of breath Intolerance of beta blockers Intolerance of ACEi/ARBs Inotrope dependence Progressive renal insufficiency Cardiac index <2.2 l/min BNP or NT-proBNP > 5x normal (BNP > 1000) One heart-failure-related hospitalization…
After 10 years of trying for a second child, Amanda Slayton and her husband, Scott, were jubilant when they conceived their son Seth. Born in February 2018, he is every parent’s prayer — happy, healthy and undemanding. In ways they couldn’t have predicted, their baby’s good nature has been a godsend to the Slaytons. Less…
Some meniscus tears will not heal. In those cases, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery may be needed. The next question will be what kind of surgery. Athletes aren’t the only patients to experience a meniscus tear. The C-shaped discs of cartilage connect the thighbones to the shinbones. They act as shock absorbers and help keep the…