The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness announced on May 1 that at least 304 people in Louisville have been diagnosed with hepatitis A since November 2017. The health department has reported at least one death related to the hepatitis outbreak. Should I get vaccinated for hepatitis A? If you are concerned, talk…
Time can be the great saboteur of any diet or healthy eating plan. When time is running short, a trip to a fast food chain for lunch seems like a quick fix. However, that quick fix can take longer to recover from when trying to lose weight. Meal prep is an easy way to save…
A son, a brother, a husband and a father — Louis Kraus was many things to many people. Often described as stoic and reserved, the Army veteran from Tell City, Indiana, knew one thing for sure: He wanted to die at home. Kraus was admitted to Norton Hospital on a Saturday evening in early May…
Zachary Skaggs, physical therapist for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon, discusses the difference between static stretching and dynamic stretching and shows examples of each. For more information and training tips, visit NortonHealthcare.com/KDFTraining. Norton Sports Health Runners’ Injury Clinic Walk-ins are welcome as time allows. For an appointment, call (502) 559-1400 March 21 • 5…
I wanted to share a few discoveries I have made in my almost two years of logging my time use. First, it is OK to lose some detail. A lot of people get sidetracked because they aren’t doing any one thing for half an hour, and so they decide to describe each individual minute or…
Planning to start or expand your family? That’s great! Now’s the time to take steps to get your body ready for a baby. Here are four steps to get started. Is pregnancy in your future? We can help you find a physician or midwife who’s right for you. Call (502) 629-1234 or Find a provider…
A massive heart attack called a “widowmaker” that struck filmmaker and actor Kevin Smith can happen quickly and fatally. Taking steps to protect your heart while young, as well as knowing your critical numbers, can be the key to surviving such a devastating blockage. “This type of heart attack refers to a blockage in a…
Dave Shattuck and Roger Slusher have a lot in common. Both are talented musicians. Both play the guitar. Both love music, especially Bluegrass and country. And both have cancer — Dave has lung cancer; Roger has prostate cancer. When the two met during chemotherapy at Norton Cancer Institute, the talk soon turned to music. Shattuck…
Have you ever uttered the words, “If only I had more time …”? Of course, we all have! No matter your lifestyle, family unit, professional or personal demands, you’ve no doubt been overwhelmed by feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day. We caught up with time management expert and bestselling author Laura Vanderkam…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in August 2017 that there are more people living with epilepsy in the United States than ever before. More than 3.4 million people, including over 470,000 children, live with active epilepsy. Numbers have increased substantially from previously reported data, leading researchers to believe the condition is…
Churchill Downs, Derby Divas and Norton Cancer Institute have announced they will partner through 2020 to raise funds during the Kentucky Oaks to help provide care to local women who lack access to breast health screenings and services. To celebrate the continuation of the partnership for another three years, Churchill Downs, Derby Divas and Norton…
Saturday, March 3, 2018 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Norton Healthcare Learning Center 9500 Ormsby Station Road, Second Floor Louisville, Kentucky To register: Apply to Job ID 10376 If you have questions, email: Laura Heller, Recruitment Sourcer Donnie Humphrey, Senior Recruiter