New clinic established to treat hepatitis C patients
Our region’s new diagnoses for hepatitis C are higher than the national average reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Within Norton Healthcare alone, approximately 100 patients a week are diagnosed with […]
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Lung cancer screening program among best in nation
Kentucky is ranked eighth in the U.S. in logging the most lung screening exams. Norton Healthcare’s Center of Excellence Lung Cancer Screening Program has experienced success in usage and appropriateness. 2016 screening program statistics Norton […]
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Norton hospitals beat national door-to-needle times in stroke
Norton Healthcare hospitals achieved a door-to-needle time of 60 minutes or less 89 percent of the time, and less than 45 minutes 58 percent of the time, compared with the national average of 66 percent and […]
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Welcome new heart failure specialist, Kelly C. McCants, M.D.
Norton Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kelly C. McCants, M.D. back to the community, and have him lead the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure Program. Dr. McCants earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical […]
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Urogynecology practice experiences growth with addition of new physician
Norton Urogynecology Center, dedicated to providing the latest treatments for a variety of pelvic disorders, has added a fellowship-trained urogynecologist and two advanced practice registered nurses to its staff. Marjorie L. Pilkinton, M.D., joined the […]
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Norton Children’s Hospital to use MRI-guided laser treatment for epilepsy and brain tumor surgery
Norton Children’s Hospital is now offering MRI-guided laser ablation for epilepsy, uncontrollable seizures and deep brain tumors. This new surgical approach is less invasive and can have a much shorter recovery time than a craniotomy. Visualase […]
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Multidisciplinary care pathway helps reduce risk of recurrent stroke in cryptogenic stroke patients
Identifying A-fib and starting anticoagulation greatly decreases the risk of recurrent stroke, thereby decreasing the risk of further disability or even death. Cardiology and neurology specialists at Norton Healthcare knew there was a growing body […]
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Pediatric migraine management
Five percent of all children and 10 percent of teenagers experience migraines, missing twice as much school as their peers. Good sleep hygiene and adequate hydration can help reduce migraines, but that may not be enough, said […]
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Pulmonary embolism protocols in place
Norton Healthcare has established uniform protocols for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE). The move is intended to improve patient outcomes for the life-threatening condition that claims tens of thousands of lives each year, according […]
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Competitive pricing set for diagnostic imaging
On Jan. 1, Norton Healthcare set a new competitive pricing strategy for MRI/CT diagnostic imaging procedures at all of our locations. The change in pricing keeps Norton Healthcare competitive with the area’s free-standing facilities. Insurers, […]
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New labor and delivery options for expectant mothers
Norton Women’s Care provides pregnant women who deliver at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital with multiple labor and delivery choices. Some women choose an epidural and limited movement, while others prefer more natural alternatives to […]
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Research program offers clinicians opportunities
Norton Healthcare offers a wide range of research opportunities for clinicians and their practice groups, as well as clinicians partnering from other entities. More than 850 studies were active or pending through mid-December 2017. “Norton […]
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