Besides heart disease and cancers, a major cause of death in American adults is a decline in brain health. While science can’t say what triggers brain disorders in many cases, some research points to the link between diet and brain health. What is a ‘healthy brain’? A healthy brain has optimal structure and function that…
If you or a loved one is facing cancer, you don’t have to go through it alone. At the Norton Cancer Institute Pat Harrison Resource Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, patients and their families can find support, compassion, and most of all — hope. The Pat Harrison Resource Center offers free support services to patients throughout…
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a group of men and women in West Louisville dedicated their lives to providing medical care to people of color. For many who lived west of Ninth Street, these health care pioneers were the difference between life and death — during a time of legalized segregation, and…
‘I want all women to be protected’ Monica H. Vetter, M.D., gynecologic oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, is on a mission to help prevent cervical cancer across Kentucky.As a Louisville native and graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine, she is passionate about caring for other women in her hometown.“I want…
The Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation recently recognized outstanding volunteers and donors for their service and commitment in 2023. Collectively, these volunteers have donated thousands of hours of their time and raised millions of dollars for Norton Children’s Hospital and Norton Healthcare. These volunteers and many others are critical in providing support…
For much of the care team joining Norton West Louisville Hospital, working in West Louisville wasn’t just a choice; it was more of a calling. The hospital, located at 28th Street and West Broadway, will offer comprehensive services, from primary care and surgery to social support, with a diverse team of providers dedicated to meeting…
Appointments for Nov. 11 and later are now available for adult and pediatric primary care and specialty care at Norton West Louisville Hospital. Extended hours for adult and pediatric primary care currently are available on weekdays as well as Saturdays. The medical offices at Norton West Louisville Hospital will house adult primary care providers and…
Norton Neuroscience Institute is the first and only facility in Kentucky to offer MRI-guided high-frequency focused ultrasound for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. This life-changing treatment has been shown to dramatically improve tremor symptoms for patients starting on the day of treatment. The technology will be purchased with $2.8 million in funding through the Norton Healthcare…
Norton West Louisville Hospital, under construction at the corner of 28th Street and West Broadway, is set to open Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, yet lives are being transformed already through the work happening on the job site. The Urban Workforce Development Initiative (UWDI), a program developed by the hospital’s general contractor, Harmon/Messer Construction Co., in…
Maintaining optimal brain health is essential for older adults, as cognitive decline can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. A brain-health-focused diet can play a vital role in enhancing cognitive function, supporting memory and reducing the risk of neurologic disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Here are ways to keep your brain healthy….
For Keith Asmussen, it’s a typical day in the office. A wake-up call before the sunrise, followed by a 4 a.m. drive to the backside of Churchill Downs. Cloaked in darkness, he makes his way to Barn 38 — the one belonging to his father, Steve. He changes clothes, learns his schedule and mounts his…
Some things are truly meant to be. Adam Maddox certainly believes so. Adam is a patient care associate at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. His job: Provide day-to-day support for patients who are recovering from an injury, illness or procedure. Sometimes, support comes in the form of physical assistance with patients’ daily activities. Other times, Adam is…