This content was originally published on BlueZones.com. Published here courtesy of Blue Zones and Tony Buettner. From our research in the healthiest and happiest places in the world, here are some habits to take up in 2018 —they’ll enrich your life and boost your health and happiness levels too. Instead of focusing on an…
The Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement and the Kentucky Department for Public Health awarded Norton Healthcare a 2018 Fleur de Lis Award in the “very large employer” category. Norton Healthcare also was one of 19 organizations in that category to receive the platinum-level Worksite Wellness Award. The Worksite Wellness Award is a statewide recognition based on…
The diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers who examined a group of 165,000 veterans found the risk depends on how serious the injury is. The risk for Parkinson’s increased by more than 50 percent with a concussion. Moderate to…
Skip the side of MSG, cornstarch, hydrogenated oil and silicon dioxide at your next Taco Tuesday by making your own taco seasoning. Add this seasoning to your favorite meat or meat substitute for flavor-packed tacos with none of the additives. DIY Taco Seasoning Makes 4 servings per 1 pound of meat or meat substitute Prep:…
Norton Healthcare Prevention & Wellness’s breast cancer screening program has been selected by Susan G. Komen Kentucky as a recipient for a 2018 community awards grant. The $57,967 grant will help provide mammograms for uninsured or underinsured women. It also will support Promotoras, a special outreach initiative to reach Hispanic/Latino community members. Need to schedule…
With rising energy costs and aging infrastructure, Norton Healthcare saw an opportunity to enact an energy initiative to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment and other conservation measures. The result has been reduced energy and maintenance costs, a lower carbon footprint, enhanced indoor air quality and maximized patient comfort. When Norton Healthcare made the decision to renovate…
Pre-eclampsia, a potentially fatal pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure, is 60 percent more common in black women than white women, according to the Healthcare Cost Utilization Project (HCUP). Left untreated, pre-eclampsia can lead to complications — even death — for mother and baby. “Black women are more likely to develop pre-eclampsia and to…
Recipients honored as part of Nurses Week 2018 celebration Kathy Campbell Published: 05/16/2018 In celebration of National Nurses Week, May 14 to 18, Norton Healthcare has recognized 10 extraordinary nurses for exceptional service with its “Nurse of the Year” award. The awards were presented May 14 at a luncheon honoring the finest of its 4,000…
Greater Louisville is known for allergies, and this year is no exception. Spring has brought high pollen counts, and you can actually see a coating of yellow pollen on items left outdoors. An allergy happens when the immune system reacts to a substance, such as pollen, and releases histamine, a chemical found in some of…
For the first time ever, doctors now can test for brain trauma with a simple blood test. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the Brain Trauma Indicator, which was developed by Banyan Biomarkers Inc., in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. The blood test…
You’re not feeling well and you don’t think it’s bad enough for an ambulance, but should you use your smartphone to get a ride from Lyft or Uber? Ride-hailing/ride-share apps have made it easy for people to get where they want to go. But when it comes to needing urgent medical care, getting a ride…
When you’re expecting a baby, you have lots of decisions to make. Do you want to see a doctor or a midwife? Do you want to use nitrous oxide? What about a labor tub? And, of course, how will delivery day go? Knowing who can and will be in the delivery room can help you…