Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Employee finds bigger meaning to being part of the Norton Healthcare family

Alissa Prince, patient navigator with Norton Infectious Disease Specialists, has found community not only within Louisville but also within Norton Healthcare. She points out how important that is as a member of the LGBTQ community. “For some, the LGBTQ community is the only family they have, and being part of it is just as great…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Free classes to learn how to make heart-healthy meals

Eating healthy can be difficult. Finding tasty recipes that are easy to make is hard enough. Then there’s the time involved and the willpower to adapt to a new heart-healthy diet. Would free heart-healthy cooking classes help? Norton Healthcare regularly offers classes led by a nutritionist in a relaxed and enjoyable classroom environment. Attend a…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Southwestern Chopped Salad recipe

This quick salad recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and keeps in the fridge for several days. This can be eaten alone or served on top of fresh salad greens as a unique salad topper/accent. Consider adding thinly sliced fajita steak for a delicious protein option. This recipe is: vegan, gluten free, nut free,…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

From 1960s southern Kentucky to nuclear medicine radiology technologist

In 1963, John F. Kennedy was president, the Beatles were becoming famous and the University of Louisville School of Medicine launched its first radiology technologist program. Word of the new curriculum reached a young woman living in her South Central Kentucky hometown. “I chose to enter the new radiology program because I wanted a good-paying…

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Health & Wellness, Immediate Care Centers

24-hour urgent care now available on Preston Highway

Getting sick after hours isn’t always convenient, but getting the care you need, when you need it, should be. That’s why we are expanding our late-night care services and giving you more options. Norton Immediate Care Centers We are proud to announce that Norton Immediate Care Center – Preston, located on Preston Highway near the…

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Norton Healthcare facilities earn ‘LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designations for second year

Norton Healthcare’s five hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute have been named LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the second year in a row. Norton Healthcare was one of 406 facilities nationwide to earn a top score of 100 points and receive the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation. “Norton Healthcare was…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Recipe: Summer squash pasta salad

Makes 16 servings Supplies: Large pot, large sauté pan, large serving bowl Ingredients  16-ounce box whole-wheat rotini pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium zucchini, diced 2 medium yellow squashes, diced 8 ounces mozzarella balls, halved 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved ½ large red onion, diced ½ cup pine nuts Connect With #NortonNutrition Be sure…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Weight Management

Meredith C. Sweeney, M.D., named to Business First ‘Forty Under 40’ list

Congratulations to Meredith C. Sweeney, M.D., for being named to Louisville Business First’s “Forty Under 40” list. Dr. Sweeney is a general, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon with Norton Surgical Specialists; she sees bariatric surgery patients at Norton Weight Management Services. The “Forty Under 40” list honors young professionals who exemplify excellence within their professional and…

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Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

New dad gets ependymoma brain tumor diagnosis one day after son’s birth

March 2016 was a life-changing time for the Davis family. On March 23, Matt Davis and his wife, Hailey, celebrated the birth of their son, Finley. The next day, Matt learned he had a rare brain tumor – ependymoma. Prior to his son’s birth, Matt had undergone testing to find the reason for his troubling…

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Cancer, Weekly Health Tip

Cancer fighting food: Norton Cancer Institute nutritionists explain what you need to know

There’s a lot of information floating around about food and nutrition and how these contribute to your risk for disease, including cancer. Sorting through the news and research, some of it conflicting, can be confusing and overwhelming. So, I turned to experts who work in the field every day. Registered dietitians Jaclyn Moore, Ali Sells…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Back-to-school meal tips and tricks

Can you believe we’re almost back to school? (and some of us in Louisville and Southern Indiana already are!) It’s a hectic time of year with new schedules, afterschool activities, homework, baths and more. Keeping everyone fed (well) during this time can be a challenge. So let’s talk about some quick tips and tricks on…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare

Finding purpose and work-life balance at Norton Healthcare

Jacob McTaggart, patient care associate, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, joined Norton Healthcare in September 2018. Jacob joined the military at just 16 years old with plans for a long career in the Army. After an injury, Jacob unexpectedly became an early retiree and had to start over with his career search. He found a career in…

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