Germs, viruses and bacteria are back in school too. And they’re coming home which means their sick day could potentially turn into your sick day. Here are some of the more common illnesses that kids pick up in school and bring home, along with tips on how to treat them. Cold Symptoms: Sneezing, runny nose,…
Eating healthy isn’t complicated, but healthy grocery shopping can be work. Getting real, whole foods to the table at every meal isn’t easy. Navigating the grocery can feel overwhelming, but let’s talk a bit about healthy grocery shopping with more confidence and higher success! The main goal is to avoid highly processed foods filled with…
This quick salad recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and keeps in the fridge for several days. This can be eaten alone or served on top of fresh salad greens as a unique salad topper/accent. Consider adding thinly sliced fajita steak for a delicious protein option. This recipe is: vegan, gluten free, nut free,…
Norton eCare now offers adult and pediatric patients in Kentucky an eVisit questionnaire for: Poison ivy (for patients 18 and up) Suspected head Lice (for patients 5 and up) Ringworm (for patients 5 and up) Swimmer’s ear (for patients 5 and up) Norton eCare eVisits allow Kentucky and Indiana residents to get care for themselves…
Here’s how to get Norton MyChart test results on your computer Sign in to Norton MyChart at MyChart.NortonHealthcare.org. If you’ve forgotten your password or username, follow the links on that page to retrieve them. If you haven’t used Norton MyChart before, click the “Sign up now” button to get secure access. Move the pointer over the…
Ever have that work friend that turns into a real friend? Rhonda Hoffman was that real friend. We met not long after I moved here from Cincinnati for a career change. After several years, we both went our separate ways, but still stayed connected. Ultimately, we both landed at Norton Healthcare — Rhonda as system…
A national delay in delivery of flu vaccine means that you might have to wait a little to get your flu shot. But according to an infectious disease specialist, there is no reason for alarm. “The vaccine is a little late this year, but you’ll still have time to get a flu shot before the…
Who knew?! These two simple ingredients will transform your pizza night. Two-ingredient pizza dough — makes one 10-inch pizza 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Connect with #NortonEats Be sure to follow #NortonEats and @NortonHealth on Instagram to see more food and nutrition posts. Stay connected with us by tagging #NortonEats on all your great meals!…
Makes 16 servings Supplies: Large pot, large sauté pan, large serving bowl Ingredients 16-ounce box whole-wheat rotini pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium zucchini, diced 2 medium yellow squashes, diced 8 ounces mozzarella balls, halved 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved ½ large red onion, diced ½ cup pine nuts Connect With #NortonNutrition Be sure…
Eating seasonally means consuming produce that is purchased around the time that it is harvested. Seasonal produce is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season. For example, we all like to eat strawberries, but the best time to eat them is summer, when they are in season. Strawberries shipped to the…
Can you believe we’re almost back to school? (and some of us in Louisville and Southern Indiana already are!) It’s a hectic time of year with new schedules, afterschool activities, homework, baths and more. Keeping everyone fed (well) during this time can be a challenge. So let’s talk about some quick tips and tricks on…
For people looking to make a difference in the lives of others — as well as themselves — patient and family advisory councils (PFACs) are taking health systems across the country by storm. PFACs provide a platform to not only get involved with your health but champion the health care resources available to our community….