Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its gastroenterology team. James P. Franciosi, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Gastroenterology and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. In these roles, Dr. Franciosi will lead Norton Children’s team of physicians…
William J. Akin, D.O. Pediatrics Erika B. Chandler, M.D. Pediatric Neurology Nicole M. Jody, M.D. Pediatric Ophthalmology Alison H. Colonna, M.D. Pediatrics Angelena B. Edwards, M.D. Pediatric Urology Jacqueline E. Fabricius, M.D. Pediatric Rheumatology Michael Ferguson, M.D. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Judith M. Kabat, M.D. Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Kristin M. Levin, M.D. Pediatric Otolaryngology Kaitlyn Middaugh, M.D. Pediatrics…
An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes research…
Lilian E. Awad, D.O. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Shelby H. Steinmeyer, M.D., Ph.D. Neonatology Carly Wood, Psy.D., DBT-LBC Integrated Behavioral Health Madeline K. Brimmer, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Haley L. Matthias Cater, Au.D. Pediatric Audiology Chase M. Beeman, G.C. Pediatric Genetics and Genomics Paige F. Ekert, G.C. Pediatric Genetics and Genomics Elayna B Gibson, PA-C Pediatric Cardiology…
Patience is a trait Michael S. Orangias, M.D., finds important when he is treating children for sleep issues. “It’s important to be able to not only assess a patient, but also to listen carefully and address parental concerns,” said Dr. Orangias, who practices at Norton Children’s Sleep Medicine and Norton Children’s Pulmonology, both affiliated with…
Christina S. Brown, M.D. Pediatrics Kristen Herner Erps, Ph.D. Pediatric Behavioral Health Daniel R. Gipson, M.D. Neonatology Thomas C. Hubbs, M.D. Pediatrics John W. Kim, M.D. Pediatrics Tracee L. Wojtkowski, M.D. Pediatrics Aurelia C.H. Wood, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology Maya Brown-Zimmerman, G.C. Genetic Counselor Randy J. Simpkins, PA-C Pediatric Critical Care Brittany L. Allman, APRN Pediatric…
Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its cancer institute. Michael J. Ferguson, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. In these roles, Dr. Ferguson will lead Norton…
Susan P. Dilday, APRN Pediatric Gastroenterology Morgan Molitor, APRN. Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects a significant portion of the female population. It is commonly defined as pain perceived to originate from the pelvic region that has been present for longer than six months. This differs from acute pelvic pain, which usually has a clearly identifiable cause…
The patient A 15-year-old female with congenital complete heart block needed a pacemaker battery change or pacemaker update. Congenital complete heart block leads to interruption of electrical signals between the top chambers of the heart and the bottom chambers of the heart. This often causes clinically significant slow heart rates and eventually requires implantation of…
Theresa M. Frey, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Katelyn A. Yackey, M.D. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Shannon L. Hall-Million, APRN Pediatrics
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common disabilities affecting children. It is a group of permanent conditions and symptoms that affect movement, posture, overall mobility, gross motor skills, manual ability, vision, speech and muscle tone. Movement disorders such as this are often accompanied by disturbances in sensation, cognition, communication or behavior. Some statistics about…