People are motivated to lose weight for different reasons. For some it’s a big occasion looming in the near future — perhaps a wedding or beach vacation. For others, their physician may be urging them to drop a few pounds after the number on the scale creeps a little too high. Emily Chambers found her…
All women are at risk for ovarian cancer. An annual well-woman exam and regular visits to an OB/GYN provide opportunities to discuss your ovarian cancer risk and any possible ovarian cancer symptoms. Ovarian cancer risk factors Factors that may increase risk for ovarian cancer include: Due for a well-woman exam? Norton Healthcare Prevention & Wellness…
For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released guidelines on treating children with concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries. The timing is fitting, with contact sports such as soccer and football now in full swing. “This is the time of year when concussion numbers hit a peak,”…
An avid cyclist and 10-year cancer survivor himself, Bob D’Antoni will be riding in honor of his son, a childhood cancer survivor. Norton Healthcare Published: 09/05/2018 Bob D’Antoni will ride in his 10th Bike to Beat Cancer this year. An avid cyclist and 10-year cancer survivor himself, he will be riding in honor of his son,…
DEERFIELD, Ill. & LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Today Walgreens and Norton Healthcare announced that the not-for-profit healthcare organization will operate and provide all clinical services at eight retail health clinics located within Walgreens stores across the Greater Louisville area, including three in Southern Indiana and five in Louisville. The eight existing Healthcare Clinics are planned to transition…
A well-woman exam includes a pelvic exam, breast check and chat with your provider about your health. Depending on the date of your last exam, you also may be due for a Pap smear. If you are age 40 or older, it may be time for a mammogram as well. Having a yearly exam and…
Taking a last-minute summer trip? With all of the craze and excitement of trying to reach your destination, healthy practices can sometimes get put on hold. Sumit Som, M.D., with Norton Community Medical Associates – Clarksville, highlights five important tips to ensure you have a healthy, safe and enjoyable vacation. Hydration is key There is…
Visitors and caregivers at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital now have a new quiet space for prayer, meditation and comfort. A new chapel featuring art glass windows has opened on the first floor of the hospital near the Derby Divas Breast Health Center. The chapel was made possible thanks to $248,000 in grants from the…
Farmers markets are bountiful at this time of year. Locally grown fruits and vegetables not only taste better, but they have great health benefits. Take a look at how your favorite local produce contributes to your health. Look for Local at Norton Healthcare All Norton Healthcare hospital cafeterias, including Norton Healthcare Pavilion, feature local…
A treatment made from umbilical cord blood is helping oncology and hematology specialists at Norton Cancer Institute reduce infections in patients getting high-dose chemotherapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts, a kind of white blood cell, plus abnormal red blood cells…
Do you have stiffness, soreness or pain in your hip due to arthritis? How can you tell the difference between being a little sore after an activity or if it’s something to talk to your health care provider about? The answer depends on the pain and how you treat it. When you have pain, try…
Every athlete knows about the pressure to perform. It’s an inevitable part of any competition. However, often, athletes prioritize physical over mental preparation. Vanessa Shannon, Ph.D., director of mental performance for Norton Sports Health and University of Louisville Athletics, shares a tip on how to train your mind for your next physical challenge.