Daniel A. Smith, managed care analyst for Norton Healthcare, joined the Air Force because he was a fanatic about aviation and wanted to get into the field. He served in the Air Force slightly more than eight years. He started as a jet-engine mechanic. After he was accepted to flight school, he became a flight engineer. By the…
Pumpkin season is in full force. Most people are looking forward to that traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but why wait? Pumpkin has so many health benefits that you may want to make it a staple in your diet. Pumpkin is one of the best sources of beta-carotene, which is turned into vitamin A by the…
It’s never too early to plan your holiday meals. Extra planning time means you can start looking now for healthier alternatives to your traditional holiday recipes. This broccoli cheddar brown rice casserole is packed with protein, vitamin C and calcium thanks to the broccoli, flaxseed, brown rice and real cheddar cheese. The secret to its…
Add the finishing touches to any great meal with an easy dessert that keeps the fat calories to a minimum. “In the Kitchen with Norton Healthcare” shows you how to make these sweet cannoli cream-filled strawberry bites. Cannoli Cream-filled Strawberries Makes 4 servings 8 large strawberries, halved ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese ½ tablespoon powdered…
I am a breast oncologist — and I am a woman at high risk for breast cancer. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 41 and is a breast-cancer survivor of more than 20 years. (I won’t say exactly how long, Mom). A woman may be at high risk for breast cancer based…
“A gadget guy” is how Kent Morris, M.D., describes himself, but that doesn’t mean he keeps his eyes glued to his phone all day. As an electrophysiologist, he relies on advanced technology for tasks such as building a three-dimensional map of the heart. Electrophysiologists like to say that the heart has a plumbing system and an…
Add these enchiladas to your go-to recipe list when you are running short on time and need to feed your whole family. Use your favorite meat — even leftovers! Add or leave out an ingredient or two to make this recipe unique each time you make it. Family Night Enchiladas Makes 8 servings 8 8-inch…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new cancer drug that has been available only to patients enrolled by a Norton Cancer Institute physician and one other researcher nationwide. Don A. Stevens, M.D., medical oncologist/hematologist and director of the Hematologic Malignancy Program at Norton Cancer Institute, was one of only two physicians in…
Zucchini bread is an end-of-season favorite as people look for creative and tasty ways to use up an abundance of produce from their gardens. This zucchini bread adds an extra crunch with the addition of walnuts. Zucchini bread with walnuts Serves 10 ¾ cup walnut pieces 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup honey 2…
The journey to becoming neurosurgeons may have been difficult for brothers Mayshan Ghiassi M.D., and Mahan Ghiassi, M.D., but it made them who they are today and proud to share their story of success. The pair were born in Iran. Persecuted for their religious beliefs, the Ghiassi family fled the country for Pakistan. “Believers of…
Old school rap and classic rock lightly echo around the walls of the operating room where Cyna Khalily, M.D., scrubs in to help a patient return to an active lifestyle. As the medical director of orthopedics at Norton Hospital, Dr. Khalily stays busy in the O.R. and in his practice as he works to heal…
Terry Dent joined Forest Baptist Church in the Newburg neighborhood wearing a halo brace to support his broken neck and back after he suffered a seizure while driving. Little did he know he would wear a spiritual halo by being asked to start a health ministry and serve as a deacon for the church that…