The recall Mondelez International Inc., the parent company of brands Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits, has issued a voluntary recall for both of these products. Likewise, Pepperidge Farm, the parent company of Goldfish crackers, has issued a voluntary recall for a variety of their crackers. Both companies say that the whey powder they use…
Norton Healthcare’s Norton MyChart online medical record can now alert you through text messages. Get updates about new test results that have been posted, when an earlier appointment becomes available through the Wait List feature, new messages from your provider and more. We want you to be able to stay up-to-date on your own health…
Families share everything — food, television remotes, laughter and, sometimes, sickness. Three times in one week, Brittany Burke’s family received medical care that would normally mean a trip to the doctor’s office. All three times they got the care they needed — and saved time and money — by using Norton eCare. Brittany knew something was wrong…
Goodbye. Adiós. Au revoir. Sayonara. No matter how you say it, this is what all countries may soon be saying to trans fats. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on a mission to globally eliminate industrially produced trans fats from foods by 2023. They released a plan called REPLACE, which provides insight into how governments…
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the national death rate for liver cancer has risen 43 percent in men and 40 percent in women since 2000. This comes at a time when overall death rates for other cancers have decreased. In the Louisville area, Norton Cancer Institute’s cancer…
Sábado, 28 de Julio de 2018 Iglesia San Bartolomé 2042 Buechel Bank Road Louisville, Kentucky 8 a.m. a mediodía Los siguientes examines se proveerán. Para citas favor llamar al (502) 899-6842 Colesterol – ayuno de 8 horas requerido Mamografía – para mujeres mayores de 40 años Prueba de Papanicolaou/citología – para mujeres mayores de 40…
Putting your skills to work for a greater cause is a trait many in the medical field possess, and Renate “Roni” Evans, R.N., is no exception. She is part of a team at her church that provides medical services and ministry to many in our community. Roni, a nurse at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital,…
Three Norton Healthcare hospitals recently received national recognition for their heart care. Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Brownsboro Hospital received the Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving quality achievement award, and Norton Hospital received the Mission: Lifeline Silver Plus Receiving quality achievement award. The awards were given for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American…
If you’ve ever fired up an Xbox or PlayStation, you’ve likely seen the warning that certain video games can cause seizures. Recently, some theaters have posted health-related warning signs about animated film “Incredibles 2” after several fans tweeted about a scene that could be concerning for people with photosensitive epilepsy. The movie also includes a…
Training for race day is hard work, mentally and physically. We all need a day off and here’s why: Norton Sports Health You don’t have to be an elite athlete to get quality sports medicine care. Learn more Your body needs time to repair. When you exercise, you put strain on your muscles, tendons, ligaments,…
Norton Healthcare’s employee resource groups are helping the organization be more understanding, empathetic and supportive of those we are connected to, including our patients, employees and community. From free meals to honor veterans’ service to a health fair that brought attention to an underserved community, these groups are shaping what great human interactions look like…
Sara Candler, physical therapist, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, and her husband, Dennis, found areas of concern with their health after an annual wellness exam. The exam was part of N Good Health, Norton Healthcare’s employee wellness program. Sara and Dennis have made significant lifestyle changes based on the results. “I truly don’t think we’d get a…