Should men in their 50s and older be screened for prostate cancer by getting a blood test to measure their prostate-specific antigen (PSA)? The answer to that question has changed over the past six years, and new information from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) still doesn’t settle it 100 percent. The USPSTF,…
If asked where an athletic trainer works, many people would probably say “on the sidelines with athletes.” That’s just one way athletic trainers can help. Many, including licensed athletic trainer Mike Mehring, work in a nontraditional setting to help people get back to enjoying physical activities. Mike helps patients come back from injuries and heal…
Justin Hardesty’s heart raced. He thought he was having a panic attack. But it was much worse. He was having a seizure. “All of a sudden, I felt freaked out,” he said. “And I didn’t know why.” Justin was all too familiar with seizures, but this one was different. He was diagnosed with epilepsy at…
Robin G. Curry, M.D., always wanted to be a doctor — and always loved sports. She discovered running during middle school basketball practice and soon realized she was a better runner than basketball player. She competed in cross-country in high school and continued running recreationally during college. When she learned of Girls on the Run,…
Norton Healthcare now has the Mazor X robotic surgical system — technology that can help reduce pain and make recovery time shorter following spine surgery. The purchase of the system was made possible with funding from Norton Healthcare and the Children’s Hospital Foundation. The move comes after a successful trial with the robotic technology, led by…
Norton Healthcare has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers list. The organization ranked 95 out of 500 large companies (5,000+ employees) in the nation. It is the only health care provider in Kentucky to receive the designation. “Our employees are the reason Norton Healthcare is the community’s preferred health system,” said Russell F. Cox,…
Turning 50? Aside from celebrating your milestone birthday, you have something else to add to your to-do list: Scheduling a colon cancer screening. Considering FIT? Discuss your options with your health care provider. If you’re ready to get the peace of mind that comes with a colonoscopy, Norton Healthcare now offers weekend options for colonoscopies….
The myth surrounding the Fountain of Youth, a spring that would give eternal life, has persisted through time. While we know that water can’t turn back time, Tony Buettner was interested in answering the question: What can we learn from the people who have lived the longest? Working with his brother, Dan Buettner, author of…
Even though it gets a bad rap, your body needs cholesterol to help build cells. Your cholesterol number plays a major role in measuring your health. When you have your cholesterol checked, do you know what the numbers actually mean? What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the fats in your blood….
If someone near you were having stroke, could you recognize the signs? Do you think a kindergartner could? Five-year-old Colt Wagner may not have known what a stroke looks like, but he knew his mother needed help right away when she collapsed last spring. Kennetta Wagner was home with Colt when she had a stroke…
Spring in the Ohio Valley is tough — all the pollen, grass and mold spores in the air can make for a miserable couple of months for people with allergies. So tough, in fact, that the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America lists Louisville as No.2 on its list of Spring Allergy Capitals. Seasonal allergies…
On Friday, May 4, an impressive field of fast fillies will take the track at Churchill Downs for the running of the 144th Longines Kentucky Oaks. Just before the horses are called to post, another much-loved tradition will take place as 144 brave individuals walk the historic track in a moving ceremony to celebrate their…