We are excited to announce the arrival of our little miracle! We are so blessed to have him in our world and thankful to our family and friends for their support. Our journey to this point has been a rollercoaster ride, but we are beyond thankful for our healthy little boy. Things will be much…
Are you ready for this? Tobacco kills. Period. And Kentucky ranks No. 1 in lung cancer deaths nationwide. According to the American Cancer Society, cigarette smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the United States. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Nov. 17, to commit to breaking the habit and turning those statistics…
Acupressure is an ancient Eastern healing technique that works by balancing the body’s energy through pressure applied to specific points. Acupressure is very safe, does not involve needles and can be done anywhere, at any time. New moms — and babies — can benefit from acupressure to increase milk supply. “This technique is great for…
On Sept. 15, Give Local Louisville day, we shared 24 Hours of Courage on Facebook — a day highlighting the stories of courageous mothers, sons, husbands and friends who have fought or are currently fighting one of the most tragic diseases of our time — cancer. We’re now turning these stories of courage into tales…
The 27th annual Festival of Trees & Lights is Nov. 11 to 13! Hosted by the Children’s Hospital Foundation, the weekend-long winter wonderland celebration would not be possible without the hundreds of volunteers who design and decorate holiday items and work behind the scenes to make it all happen. One of those volunteers is Lucas…
When Matthew Stone was 3, he had surgery at the children’s hospital to repair two holes in his heart and remove his pulmonary valve — both known as congenital heart defects. For 31 years he had no issues and simply saw his physicians for check-in visits. But that began to change. “Early this year, I…
Heads up, kids — especially on your way to and from school. Pedestrian deaths are on the rise nationwide, and according to a new study, the biggest increase is in school zones. Safe Kids Louisville, a coalition led by Norton Children’s Hospital dedicated to preventing injuries in children, is a partner with Safe Kids Worldwide,…
If you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar is something you have to do. You just have to. Not because your doctor says so, but because you want to feel good. Right? Many things affect blood sugar numbers, such as your eating pattern and what you eat, exercise, medication changes, stress and your daily schedule….
Nine months, 40 weeks, three trimesters — however you describe the length of your pregnancy, one thing is for sure: It is the fastest timeline of your life. I can’t believe I am already pushing toward my due date, well into my third trimester. It seems like yesterday that my husband and I were just…
Wednesday is National Eating Healthy Day — a great reminder of the importance of making healthy food choices. If you are spending time worrying about what not to eat, you could be forgetting some important diet staples. Remember, when it comes to eating healthy, it’s not always about what we shouldn’t eat. Erin Wiedmar, clinical…
Addiction is a hard battle to fight — even more so when you are fighting for two. New Vision for Expectant Mothers is a service offered at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital for pregnant women who are seeking or experiencing withdrawal from opiates, alcohol and other addictive substances. “We’re going to try and eliminate the…
If you’ve been paying attention to the World Series you know the return of the Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber is nothing short of remarkable. Schwarber tore his ACL in April. It was a gruesome-looking injury that was expected to end his season. Not only has he returned to the lineup, he’s delivered some big hits…