Norton Children’s Services

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.

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A medical provider is shown removing a child’s cast, illustrating multiple fractures in children

Multiple fractures in children without trauma warrant a closer look

Fractures are common in children, but multiple fractures in the absence of severe trauma may warrant a more thorough evaluation. An estimated 25% to 40% of girls and 30% to 50% of boys sustain a [...]

Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.S., discusses thyroid function tests with a colleague

Thyroid function tests and next steps

For children with symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, thyroid function testing can help with further evaluation and diagnosis. Hypothyroidism affects 4.6% of the U.S. population, while hyperthyroidism is less common, with a prevalence of 1.3%. Signs [...]

April 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Caroline N. Jackson, M.D. ­ Neonatology Bethanie N. Morgan, M.D. ­ Pediatric Neurology Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. ­ Pediatric Pulmonology Shelbye M. Schweinhart, M.D. Neonatology Ryne B. Bruner, APRN Pediatric Behavioral Health­ Jasmine L. Grier, […]

Pediatric orthopedist Daniel R. Bachman, M.D., is shown. Dr. Bachman discusses special considerations of casting pediatric fractures.

Children with fractures heal faster, so cast time should be limited

Forearm fractures, one of the most common pediatric fractures, can be safely and effectively treated with cast immobilization. Younger children heal faster, so the time in a cast should be limited to four to six [...]

Rescue cerclage success: Advanced cervical dilatation with bulging bag of water

The patient A routine ultrasound at 20 weeks’ and four days’ gestation showed cervical insufficiency. A pelvic exam by the patient’s primary obstetrician revealed her cervix was 3 centimeters dilated, with a bulging bag of […]

March 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. ­ Pediatric Pulmonology Ashley Louis, PA-C ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Kimberly Hall, DNP, APRN ­ Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation­ Jordan Merryman, APRN­ Neonatology Brandi Neely, APRN Pediatric Neurology­ ­

Pediatric Epileptologist Jeetendra P. Sah, M.D., is shown

What to expect when referring to a pediatric epileptologist

Pediatric epileptologists are specialized pediatric neurologists who help to confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy, discover what is causing a child’s seizures and work to find an individualized management strategy considering concomitant medical issues. Referral to […]

Amber L. Pendleton, M.D., who led an effort to implement the principles of trauma-informed care across a Louisville, Kentucky, pediatric practice and community resources, is shown.

Implementing principles of trauma-informed care

Reviewed by Amber L. Pendleton, M.D. Implementing the principles of trauma-informed care across a primary care team and community resources provides an opportunity to focus on adverse childhood experiences and social-care needs, with the potential […]

A teen girl is shown massaging her temples, illustrating diagnosing and treating migraine in teens.

Diagnosing and Treating Migraine in Teens

Reviewed by Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Migraine is a common, disabling condition among teenagers, making it difficult for them to keep up with school activities and […]

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