Norton Children’s Services

U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals

Norton Children’s is ranked No. 1 in Kentucky on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list for 2024-2025 and is ranked nationally in seven pediatric specialties.

At Norton Children’s, we recognize the importance of our referring providers and value our ongoing relationships. As a health care professional, if you have a question or need assistance, contact one of our provider liaisons or call Norton Children’s Direct Connect.

Norton Children’s Direct Connect

Your direct line to Norton Children’s specialty services

Norton Children’s Direct Connect is designed to allow you to speak with a Norton Children’s specialty provider in real time, when you need it most. The line is answered by nurses who can directly connect you with a provider to discuss a case, seek advice and determine next steps for care — anytime, day or night.

  • Providers can use Direct Connect to speak with a Norton Children’s specialty provider for direction on a patient.
  • Providers can speak with a physician about a patient admission.
  • Providers or office staff can schedule a patient with a Norton Children’s specialty provider.
  • Providers or office staff can schedule a patient for a diagnostic test.

Thank you for entrusting your patients’ care to the physicians and staff of Norton Children’s. We are always looking for ways to improve service to our referring providers and welcome your suggestions on how we can improve our service to you and your patients.

Recent News

Notice to providers: Avian flu 2025 (bird flu)

The following guidance to health care providers has been issued by Norton Healthcare’s infection prevention and employee health department. Current situation in Kentucky On Jan. 16, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]

Measles guidance for providers

The following measles guidance for providers has been issued by Norton Healthcare’s department of infection prevention and employee health. When should children receive MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine? Do we need to vaccinate children early because of […]

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Newborn hydrocephalus: Recognition, diagnosis and management

Hydrocephalus in newborns represents one of the most challenging conditions faced in neonatal care. Early recognition and appropriate intervention are crucial for optimal outcomes. The key to managing newborn hydrocephalus lies in recognizing changes over […]

February 2025 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Carrie A. French, Psy.D. Pediatric Psychology Virginia L. Menche, M.D. Pediatrics Katherine E. Price, Psy.D., HSP Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Johanna M. Said, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Crystal A Idstein, PA-C Pediatric Otolaryngology Andrew […]

Neonatal seizure: Distinguishing true seizures from nonepileptic spasms

Neonatal seizures represent one of the most common and challenging neurologic conditions encountered in the neonatal intensive care unit. The unique characteristics of the developing nervous system and their often subtle clinical manifestations complicate recognition […]

Kerry K. McGowan, M.D., is shown with a pediatric cancer patient

Identifying and managing late effects of pediatric cancer therapy

Pediatric oncology’s remarkable strides improving survival for children with cancer also has brought a new set of long-term health implications. Recognizing these survivors’ unique needs and implementing a collaborative approach to care, as well as […]

Clinical assessment for neonatal hypotonia

Neonatal hypotonia, or “floppy infant syndrome,” is a common condition encountered after delivery and in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Early diagnosis and differentiating etiology of low tone are critical to help prevent further […]

January 2025 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Emily J Allen, DO Pediatric Hospital Medicine Alyssa N Conley Hamlin, DO Pediatric Hospital Medicine Virginia Menche, M.D. Pediatrics Nicholas Miles, M.D. Child Abuse Pediatrics Tea Stanfield, APRN Pediatric Emergency Medicine Dylan P Vish, MD […]

Christopher R. Barton, M.D., who spoke recently on making a cerebral palsy diagnosis, is shown

Diagnosing cerebral palsy: A stepwise process

Cerebral palsy describes a range of permanent motor function disorders arising from a one-time change to the fetal or infant brain. Cerebral palsy symptoms are secondary to a brain injury or malformation before, during or […]

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