If you’ve ever waited for a bus when the wind-chill is below zero, you understand why some school districts cancel classes on days when there is no ice or snow, but simply dangerously low temperatures. Frostbite happens when the body is injured by freezing, leaving a loss of feeling and color in the body’s extremities –…
The Kentucky Department for Public Health recommends the following MMR vaccine schedule by age to prevent measles. All children ages 12 months and older who have not received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine should get the first dose as soon as possible. A second MMR dose is routinely recommended between age 4 and 6…
As consumers, we’ve become accustomed to really convenient service. We can preorder and pick up our groceries, get food delivered from our favorite restaurants, and shop for a product online and have it the next day (sometimes the same day!). Increasingly, health care providers are offering consumers equally convenient service for their health needs. With…
During her 35-year nursing career, Lynn Morris, R.N., has cared for thousands of sick patients at Norton Healthcare. Yet, she rarely gets sick herself. Lynn’s advice for staying healthy: Get a yearly flu shot, eat flu-fighting foods and practice good hygiene. A beekeeper in her free time, Lynn swears by the healing power of honey….
Greater Louisville is famous for allergies and congestion that affect residents year-round. But it’s November when Norton Community Medical Associates offices see a seasonal spike in sinus complaints. “We see an increase in colds and viruses this time of year, and they can cause congestion,” said Richard Gibson, M.D., internal medicine physician with Norton Community…
Many adults ages 65 and older believe that, having reached older adulthood, they no longer need vaccines, including a flu shot. Some doubt it will help them. Others think the flu shot actually can give them the flu. Some simply have never overcome a fear of needles. And then there is confusion about which type…
Baby boomers are leading the way again, but this time it’s with hepatitis C. People born between 1945 and 1965 are the largest group living with hepatitis C, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many people have hepatitis C and don’t know it. Getting tested is the only way to find out….
On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Louisville-area agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration are giving you an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your drugs for disposal to any of the sites listed. The service is free…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over 6 months old get a flu shot before the end of October. “You need to get vaccinated now because it takes two weeks after getting the flu shot for your body to be protected,” said Evan M. Davidson, M.D., Norton Community Medical Associates…
A panel of government-appointed experts has updated its guidelines with new cervical cancer screening options for women ages 30 to 65. For women in this age group, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends three options: A test for high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (hrHPV) every five years A Pap test (cervical cytology) every three…
Farmers markets are bountiful at this time of year. Locally grown fruits and vegetables not only taste better, but they have great health benefits. Take a look at how your favorite local produce contributes to your health. Look for Local at Norton Healthcare All Norton Healthcare hospital cafeterias, including Norton Healthcare Pavilion, feature local…
Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness released a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 9, explaining mosquitoes found in a South Louisville location have tested positive for West Nile virus. According to the release, no human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed this year in Louisville. In 2015 there were three human cases. According…