If you’re a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, you’ve given a lot. Norton Healthcare wants to give back to you by offering you easy and convenient access to leading health care providers in Louisville and Southern Indiana. According to the National Institutes of Health, some of the most common health issues facing veterans include:…
Founded in 1870, St. Augustine Catholic Church is one of the oldest African American parishes in the nation. Its legendary Lenten fish fry is one expression of the faith community’s mission of outreach with a family-centered perspective. Fish fry patrons enjoy homemade side dishes as church members collaboratively serve each meal with sincere gratitude and…
Tiger Woods’ back surgery – anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery – performed just less than two years before his comeback victory in the 2019 Masters is a less invasive way to repair the lowest disc in the spine at the pelvis. Tiger had three previous surgeries to relieve pain in the very bottom of…
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is an alternative to open-heart surgery to replace the aortic valve. Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute team up to conduct a TAVR procedure. Performed though a catheter, it requires only a short hospital stay – often just one night. Many patients report improvement in…
Missy Ulfe, R.N., is a breast health patient navigator with Norton Cancer Institute. The breast health patient navigator program is staffed by nurses who are available to help ease stress and offer emotional support for the entire family. Missy discusses her work with breast cancer patients and what motivates her each day. What is a…
In early January 2019, 35-year-old Aaron Mount woke with shortness of breath and minor chest pain. His Apple Watch showed his resting heart rate at about 165 beats per minute, well above the normal range. Aaron decided to go to an urgent care center to see why he wasn’t feeling well. “I really didn’t think…
Health care is a universal need; however, some people do not receive quality care because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Sometimes they are referred to as the “hidden population.” People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) may face discrimination, social stigma and denial of civil and human rights. Hospitals…
Debbie Rickert has been working in health care information technology for 30 years and has learned that a team with diversity — heritage, gender, skills and talents — can be key to a successful project. “In my experience, the most successful initiatives and outcomes are driven by teams with much diversity,” Debbie said. “Having a…
Kim Tharp-Barrie, DNP, R.N., vice president, Institute for Nursing and Workforce Outreach, Norton Healthcare, has a legacy of innovative leadership at Norton Healthcare. Throughout her 17-year career with the organization, Kim has taken an innovative approach to nursing while being a strong advocate for women leaders. “Nursing is the heart of Norton Healthcare and caring…
After the birth of her first child, Donna Gomez began to experience the beginning symptoms of urinary stress incontinence, or the involuntary loss or leakage of urine. She had gained weight during her pregnancy, and carrying a 10-pound, six-ounce baby put a lot of pressure on her bladder. The combination caused occasional post-delivery bladder leakage…
Apart from his thirst for science and knowledge, Jaspreet Grewal, M.D., Ph.D., a hematologist and medical oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute, is passionate about patient care. “Taking care of patients is an extremely satisfying experience. Patients come to you with a lot of hope and trust, which no other profession can provide. As an oncologist,…
Eating nutritious food is an everyday goal — hopefully. It’s certainly a goal that has huge benefits for your health and your overall well-being. Nutrition is also an important factor in weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight, a behavior that helps prevent a host of diseases. March is Nutrition Month, so we’re making it…