Our journey to parenthood started with joy, excitement, a bit of surprise and a whole bundle of nerves. Is anyone ever really ready to be a parent — to see those eight letters, “pregnant” — on a pregnancy test stick? Here’s to a smooth pregnancy But if special care is needed, the expertise of Norton…
If you can’t get your family to eat enough vegetables, try this recipe for a flavor-packed, nutrient-rich side dish. Your family won’t know they are eating healthfully. They’ll just want seconds! Roasted Parmesan Broccoli Makes 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 2 bunches fresh broccoli 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons…
Who knew that a simple gesture of sharing a childhood book and video would inspire a high school student to find her career as a certified nurse midwife? For Julie Mease, CNM, APRN, Advocates for Women’s Health, a Part of Norton Women’s Care, that gift from her best friend’s mother is all it took to begin…
15“It was like I had the breath knocked out of me.” Owen Mercer is a talker. But one January day in 2012, he sat there silent. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis. Owen had multiple sclerosis (MS). “I thought of pretty much every scenario as to what I had, including a brain tumor,” Owen said. “But MS…
Just before Valentine’s Day, Tracey Hoffman, APRN, was so troubled she couldn’t sleep. It wasn’t thoughts of chocolate hearts or red roses that had this nurse practitioner with Norton Cancer Institute tossing and turning. It was her patient, Joe Booth. Caring for the body and the person within Our united team of top cancer specialists,…
Time can be the great saboteur of any diet or healthy eating plan. When time is running short, a trip to a fast food chain for lunch seems like a quick fix. However, that quick fix can take longer to recover from when trying to lose weight. Meal prep is an easy way to save…
Taco Salad Dip Makes 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes 10 ounces plain Greek yogurt 8 ounces cream cheese made with Greek yogurt, softened 1 package low-sodium taco seasoning 1 bundle green onions, diced 2 cups romaine lettuce, diced Small tomato, diced 4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded In a medium mixing bowl, mix…
In honor of American Heart Month, Paula Beickman shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February: Because knowledge is power, and it can save a life. For the past 25 years, I have worked at Norton Heart Specialists. It’s my career, yes, but it is so much more. It has become part…
In honor of American Heart Month, Tara Mudd, APRN, shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February: to remember her own journey, a grandmother lost and the importance of heart health for women today. Most 9-year-olds are busy playing sports, making new friends and navigating increased independence from their parents. At age 9,…
Norton Healthcare’s newest vascular surgeon is Hanna Davis, D.O. What’s a D.O.? It stands for doctor of osteopathy. Her medical degree requires the same type of training as an M.D., but her training focused on working with the body’s ability to heal itself. As a child, Dr. Davis liked to take things apart and put…
In honor of American Heart Month, Theresa Byrd, coordinator for the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Women’s Heart Program, shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February. I wear red for my brother, Michael Brown, who at the young age of 40 experienced a severe hemorrhagic stroke. We were driving to Michael’s home…
Terri Kendall’s art takes an incredible amount of strength. She gracefully glides through the air, transitioning from one colorful silk fabric to another — all while suspended dozens of feet off the ground. Kendall relies on no safety equipment to catch her. Instead, she relies on her body — trusting that the muscles in her…