Primary care nurse practitioner Kimberly A. Wright, APRN, is where she wants to be, doing what she wants to do. The Shelbyville, Kentucky, native is caring for her friends and neighbors. “It’s exciting. I can actually make a difference in the community. You go to Walmart or Kroger, and you see your patients,” Kimberly said….
Norton Healthcare has named Randy Hamilton the chief administrative officer of Norton Audubon Hospital. As chief administrative officer, Hamilton will oversee the continued growth of Norton Audubon, including completion of the hospital’s $125 million construction project and development of Norton Heart & Vascular Institute as the region’s premier site for heart care. “Randy has the…
Norton Healthcare has named Kelly C. McCants, M.D., acting executive director of the newly formed Norton Healthcare Institute for Health Equity. Dr. McCants currently serves as Norton Healthcare’s medical director of advanced heart failure. He will hold both positions while the institute is being established. Dr. McCants will report to Russell F. Cox, president and…
What better way to celebrate #NationalFrenchFryDay than to make your very own French fries?! These Rosemary-Garlic Sweet Potato Fries are filled with flavor and vitamin A and make for a fun and healthy recipe. Connect With #NortonEats Be sure to follow #NortonEats and @NortonHealth on Instagram to see more food and nutrition posts. Stay connected…
This quick recipe comes together in about 25 minutes and keeps in the fridge for several days. This can be eaten alone or served on top of fresh salad greens as a unique salad topper or accent. Consider adding thinly-sliced grilled steak for a delicious protein option. This recipe is: optionally vegan, gluten free, nut-free,…
During his 30-year coaching career at the University of Louisville, legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Denny Crum was prepared for the toughest matchups on the court. Off the court, two strokes in two years not only caught him off guard but proved to be a formidable opponent. Now, one year after his debilitating second stroke,…
A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down” and “let food be thy medicine” are two age-old adages that still ring true today. Using your creativity to add fun and flavor to foods is how we connect food and occasion. This Fourth of July, combine fruit and sugar to create a sweet treat that…
Canned beans are an amazing start to endless dishes. Filled with protein and fiber, they are little nutrition powerhouses. This recipe is a perfect summer dish that can be used in several ways. Serve with sauce, as a burger on a bun, or on top of a Mexican rice bowl with guacamole and sour cream….
Elaine Caldwell, R.N., ONC, knew her career calling early in life. “My mom said when I was 6 I told her I wanted to be a nurse when I grew up, so I did!” Elaine said. Elaine has followed her clear career path for nearly 45 years, serving as a nurse at Norton Healthcare. For…
For the second year in a row, Norton Healthcare has been named seventh nationally — and the highest in Kentucky — among large organizations (5,000-plus U.S. employees) on the Best Places to Work in IT list by IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld. The annual list of top 100 organizations (52 large, 25 midsize and 23…
Quinoa is an intact, nutritious, protein-packed grain and is used in cooking much like rice. It’s gluten-free and a good source of fiber. This recipe makes for a wonderful summer dinner and doubles as a great lunch the next day! Quinoa Kale Patties Servings: 10 patties 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled 3 tablespoons olive…
When Emily Carr began experiencing a baffling array of symptoms — pain when she stood up, dizziness when she leaned over, severe migraines and memory loss — she thought it could be a brain tumor. A trip to her primary care doctor and then an ear, nose and throat specialist didn’t bring a diagnosis. Six…