U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that he has appointed Steve Ready of Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky, to serve on the Health Information Technology (HIT) Advisory Committee which is within the executive branch and established by the 21st Century Cures Act. “Norton Healthcare provides critical patient services to the people of Kentucky,…
Looking for a way to shake up your traditional Mexican meal? Try this layered pie for a flavorful dish with easy cleanup. This recipe calls for refried black beans, which can be a very healthy addition to a meal. In traditional preparations, mashed beans are cooked with lard and spices to create a rich, high-fat…
Spaghetti squash should be a staple on your family’s weekly menu. It’s filled with nutrients like fiber, beta carotene, potassium, Vitamins C and A, and folate — giving you important health benefits for the whole family. And, once you get the hang of cooking spaghetti squash, you can dress it up any way you’d like…
Dawne Gee, WAVE 3 News anchor and beloved local philanthropic supporter, was preparing for a busy Thanksgiving week last year. Little did she know her life would hang in the balance as she suffered a stroke on live TV. The week of the stroke, Gee knew something wasn’t right. She visited her rheumatologist, orthopedic specialist…
Matt Murdock, 23, was nearing the end of this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and went into a sprint. The race had been postponed due to rain for about an hour and a half, so Murdock, like all runners, was a bit hungry. He also didn’t have anything to drink until the first water stop….
“In the Kitchen with Norton Healthcare” offers up a healthy take on a classic soup that will add flavor and comfort to your next meal. Cream of Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces onions, diced 2 ounces celery, diced 2 ounces carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced…
This article is part of a series on the emerging public health crisis ofopioid abuse. Because addressing the disease of addiction requires a comprehensive approach, several Norton Healthcare providers have come together to educate the public and work to manage the epidemic in our community. The current heroin crisis is placing a tremendous strain on…
Jae Y. Jung, M.D., Ph.D., an oncologic dermatologist, recently joined Norton Cancer Institute, where she sees patients with skin cancer and serious skin-related disorders or complications. To date, Dr. Jung is the first cancer specialist within the Louisville area who has a subspecialty in dermatologic oncology. One focus of Dr. Jung’s work is melanoma. She…
Lara MacGregor is an endearing spirit — and enduring spirit. She has used her experience with cancer to be a light of hope for other women going through the same journey. MacGregor was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 at age 30, seven months pregnant with her second son. A woman she had never…
Taco Tuesdays will become Taco Everyday when you make this healthy and flavorful recipe. Take in the sweetness of mango with a Cajun kick in each bite. Your mouth will thank you! 7-minute Spicy Fish Tacos Makes 8 tacos 1 pound tilapia, cut into strips Cooking spray 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 2 teaspoons Cajun…
After finding a suspicious lump in her breast at age 24, Betsy Barefoot quickly got the diagnosis many in their 20s rarely even think about. She shares her journey of going through a scary journey at a young age. My name is Betsy. I am 25 years old and I am from Louisville, Kentucky. I…
One of the great weapons that people can use to fight mental, physical and emotional fatigue and exhaustion is deep breathing. Deep breathing can bring refreshment and rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul in a matter of minutes. Deep breathing is essential to relaxation and good performance. Slow, deep, rhythmic breathing causes a reflex…