Being an “average kid” may not seem like something to strive for, yet it can mean everything for children who yearn to do things that other kids do. Camp BraveHearts gave these children that chance during a week at the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, Kentucky. Children ages 6 to 16 who have congenital…
It was the Sunday afternoon before orientation on my first day of work at Norton Healthcare when my grandmother told me the story of “the man in the red coat”: The Rev. John Norton. She described how more than 100 years ago The Rev. Norton was known in our community as the Good Samaritan because…
Donavan Hickman planned to start last season as nose tackle for Floyd Central High School’s football team. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. “It was the first day of practice,” Hickman said. “I jumped at the line of scrimmage, was hit and landed on my head. After that, everything became disoriented.” A trip to the hospital…
If you’ve been paying attention to the action in Rio, you’ve surely noticed some impressive female athletes. They’re the best in their sports, have worked tirelessly and pushed through injuries, doubts and stiff competition to get to the world’s stage. That’s great! But in the midst of the growing medal count, there’s a serious problem….
It’s August … and I am pregnant. Not just a little pregnant, but at the end of my second trimester and entering my third trimester. And, did I mention it’s August? My challenge is two-fold: I really hate staying inside on beautiful summer days and I have two very sweet pups who also dislike being…
Breastfeeding is one of the body’s most amazing functions. You’d think it would come naturally and baby would automatically know what to do. Sometimes that’s the case, and sometimes it’s not. Knowing what to expect during the first weeks and months of your baby’s life can help ensure breastfeeding success. How do you prepare for…
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and typically associated with significant distress and concern. This often-dreaded, emotionally charged outcome is no longer a forgone conclusion thanks to new system called DigniCap, which uses advanced technology and a patented tight-fitting cap to cool the patient’s scalp. Norton Cancer Institute is the first cancer…
Gas in the car: Great! Gas in the belly: Not so great! Bloating. That swollen, distended belly that can feel very uncomfortable and cause your clothes not to fit properly. One cause of bloating may be excess gas. Is there a way to get rid of it, or stop it from happening in the first…
While most parents are worried about back-to-school shopping, early bedtimes and homework, there’s something even worse that can ruin your child’s school year: being poisoned. Every year, the Kentucky Regional Poison Control Center receives hundreds of calls from teachers and parents across the commonwealth involving a child who may have been poisoned at school. While…
One out of every two newborns around the world is being put at risk because they are not breastfed within an hour of birth, according to UNICEF. “Breastfeeding an infant within the first hour of birth is crucial for good health,” said Elizabeth Doyle, M.D., internal medicine physician and director of lactation services for Norton…
Concerns over the Zika virus have been in the news for months now, however the media is now reporting that Zika is actively circulating in Florida. Previously, the outbreaks have primarily been in Central and South America, including parts of the Caribbean. More than 10 cases of nontravel-acquired Zika have been confirmed in the Miami…
In the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin wrote that “to lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.” Researchers now say he might have been on to something. Franklin didn’t give it a name, but scientists, physicians and dietitians are now giving more attention to what they call “intermittent fasting.” “Most people hear the word ‘fasting’ and think…