Ajay K. Kandra, M.D., has practiced medical oncology since 2010 and has a special interest in lung, breast, colon and prostate cancers. His passions are caring for cancer patients, the science behind the medicine, research and understanding the complexity of cancer care. Dr. Kandra is a board-certified medical oncologist/hematologist practicing at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health…
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, Norton Healthcare and Governor Andy Beshear today announced a $100 million investment in West Louisville that will bring a collection of life-enhancing programs and services to one of Kentucky’s most underserved communities. The investment will transform a 20-acre brownfield site located at 28th Street and Broadway into an Opportunity Campus that…
Norton Healthcare has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list was announced on February 9, 2022 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website. Forbes and Statista selected America’s Best…
Black History Month is a time for us to appreciate the trailblazers who paved the way for the world we live in today. Throughout February, we honor courageous individuals who stood for freedom and equality. This month is an important time to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans. At Norton Healthcare, our African American employee…
Bellarmine University and Norton Healthcare announced plans that will expand their partnerships in sports medicine, campus wellness and nursing. This new 5-year, $2.4 million partnership will ensure the health of the campus community while also expanding and diversifying the regional workforce. This is the largest partnership in Bellarmine’s history. “I want to thank the Norton…
The Institute for Health Equity, a Part of Norton Healthcare, was established to address health and racial inequities in the Louisville community. It is a key imperative identified by Russell F. Cox, president and CEO of Norton Healthcare, in June 2020 to address health disparities in our community. “The premise of the institute is that…
Laura Chamberlin first noticed a lump in her breast when she was a graduate student living in Seattle, Washington. She mentioned it to her primary care doctor, who told her not to worry. “She said, ‘You’re young. You just have dense tissue,’” Laura recalled. After moving to Louisville a year later to work as an…
Norton Healthcare was named No. 10 on the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers for its investment in the health and well-being of its employees. In addition, Norton Healthcare was named No. 1 on the 2021 Healthiest Workplace in Kentucky, in the extra-large employer category (more than 10,000 employees). This award honors…
Each year, Debbie Cobb would see Bike to Beat Cancer setting up from her office on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. She would see the big tents going up and hear everyone on campus getting excited. One year, looking out over the tents, Debbie said, “I am going to do it!” She registered for Bike…
Eight years ago, Francisco Bravo lived in a small town near Guadalajara, Mexico. He recently had earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and aspired one day to work in a hospital as a nutritionist. Soon after graduating, Francisco left his home in Mexico to start a new life in the United States. With a limited…
Be ready to impress with this delicious, easy recipe. Want to make it even easier? Buy pre-seasoned or battered frozen fish and just heat in the oven or air fryer. Enjoy! Easy fish tacos 1 pound tilapia (cut into strips) Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black…
Think it’s too early for baked apples? Think again! According to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Kentucky has a long apple season, peaking from mid-August to November. With 4 grams of soluble fiber and antioxidants to boot, a medium apple has the power to help prevent these health conditions: Certain cancers such as…