Equity inclusion belonging, Health Equity

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Norton Healthcare break ground on $100 million Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus

Today, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and Norton Healthcare broke ground on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus at 28th Street and Broadway that will include a 120,000 square-foot opportunity center and the first hospital west of Ninth Street in more than 100 years. Together, both organizations are investing more than $100 million to transform a 20-acre brownfield site in…

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Health Equity, Heart

High blood pressure in African Americans

New research suggests that young African Americans (in their 20s, 30s and 40s) are living with or dying from conditions typical of older white Americans — like high blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood pressure is more common in non-Hispanic Black adults (54%) than in other non-Hispanic groups….

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Health Equity, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton Healthcare seeking community input on West Louisville hospital services and features

On Feb. 23, 2022, Norton Healthcare announced its plans to build West Louisville’s first newly constructed hospital in more than 150 years. Louisville’s largest health care system is partnering with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to transform the corner of 28th Street and Broadway into an “Opportunity Campus.” To make this campus as successful as it…

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Equity inclusion belonging, Health Equity, Locations, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton Healthcare selects architectural firm to design new Norton West Louisville Hospital

Norton Healthcare has selected Moody Nolan, a leader in community-based health care, to design West Louisville’s first newly constructed hospital in more than 150 years. The team from Moody Nolan will lead the design efforts to create a state-of-the-art, modern hospital to meet the needs of the community. “The new Norton West Louisville Hospital will…

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Equity inclusion belonging, Health Equity

Norton Healthcare facilities once again earn top score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index

Norton Healthcare’s five Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute have received an evaluation of 100 and the designation “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 15th anniversary edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of health care facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment…

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Endocrinology, Health Equity, Norton Community Medical Associates

New to diabetes? Here’s what you need to know

“I just got diagnosed with diabetes. Now what?” Or maybe you’re trying to manage diabetes during these uncertain times when it can feel risky to go out of your self-isolation/quarantine bubble. Know that diagnosis is the first step. Your provider and even a team of diabetes educators are available to you for support. Your provider…

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Health Equity, Heart, Prevention and Wellness

Norton Healthcare to support lifestyle education and heart health in partnership with Bates Community Development Corp.

Russell F. Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare, announced a grant to Bates Community Development Corp. (CDC) as part of a commitment to help improve the health of residents in Louisville’s Smoketown and Shelby Park neighborhoods. The $1.4 million in funding will be provided over the next four years. The grant, given through Norton Healthcare’s…

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Equity inclusion belonging, Health & Wellness, Health Equity, News, Norton West Louisville Hospital, Recruiting

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and Norton Healthcare Partner for Historic $100M Investment in West Louisville

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Norton Healthcare and Governor Andy Beshear today announced a $100 million investment in West Louisville that will bring a collection of life-enhancing programs and services to one of Kentucky’s most underserved communities. The investment will transform a 20-acre brownfield site located at 28th Street and Broadway into an Opportunity Campus that…

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Kentucky Derby Marathon Training, Sports Health

Track training helps runners build endurance, speed, pacing and stride

When was the last time you ran on a track? Maybe high school? Maybe never? Track running can be helpful if you are training for a half-marathon or marathon. It helps build endurance, speed, pacing and stride. Track work is part of the Norton Sports Health training program for the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon…

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KDF Marathon, Kentucky Derby Marathon Training, Sports Health

How to get back into running marathons or minis

If you are getting back into running after a hiatus during the pandemic, getting to the starting line after a long pause may seem challenging. Here are some ways to get back into the habit. It’s important to acknowledge that many of us have been unable to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic for a…

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COVID Vaccine, COVID19

COVID-19 Pfizer booster approval expanded to 16 and older

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available to those ages 16 and older who received their second Pfizer dose six or more months ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that the emergence of the omicron variant emphasizes the importance of vaccines and boosters, especially ahead of in-person and indoor holiday gatherings….

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Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Norton Community Medical Associates

Norton Healthcare opens first 100% bilingual practice in Okolona

Esta publicación también está disponible en español. On Monday, Nov. 22, Norton Community Medical Associates – La Clínica Preston, Norton Healthcare’s first 100% bilingual practice, will open in Okolona specifically to serve Louisville’s Latinx community. “We are excited to bring together staff and providers who understand the unique health concerns of our Spanish speaking patients,”…

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