There’s a lot of information floating around about food and nutrition and how these contribute to your risk for disease, including cancer. Sorting through the news and research, some of it conflicting, can be confusing and overwhelming. So, I turned to experts who work in the field every day. Registered dietitians Jaclyn Moore, Ali Sells…
Can you believe we’re almost back to school? (and some of us in Louisville and Southern Indiana already are!) It’s a hectic time of year with new schedules, afterschool activities, homework, baths and more. Keeping everyone fed (well) during this time can be a challenge. So let’s talk about some quick tips and tricks on…
Jacob McTaggart, patient care associate, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, joined Norton Healthcare in September 2018. Jacob joined the military at just 16 years old with plans for a long career in the Army. After an injury, Jacob unexpectedly became an early retiree and had to start over with his career search. He found a career in…
Nothing is more trusted than a doctor’s recommendation — which is why being named a Top Doc by fellow doctors is so meaningful. Louisville Magazine publishes an annual list recognizing some of the best in Louisville. To all the talented and dedicated Norton Medical Group doctors who topped the list, congratulations from all your colleagues…
Saturday, Aug. 3, is National Watermelon Day, a celebration of the tasty treat and its nutritional benefits. You may think of watermelon only as a juicy fruit to enjoy during the dog days of summer. But this hot-weather staple has beneficial nutrients to enjoy year-round. Watermelon is almost fat-free and rich in vitamins A and…
For women who are looking for a cost-effective, eco-friendly way of managing bleeding during periods, the menstrual cup is one option. It has been available since the 1930s but has not quite caught on like pads and tampons. A recent study shows that the devices have the same amount of leakage as other products —…
Come to the third annual Unity Jam, a community health and back-to-school fair hosted by Synergy, Norton Healthcare’s African American employee resource group. Unity Jam Aug. 10, 2019 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Molly Leonard Portland Community Center 640 N. 27th St. • Louisville, Kentucky For more info visit: NortonHealthcare.com/UnityJam All are welcome at this…
Becker’s Healthcare has recognized Adam D. Kempf, Norton Healthcare senior vice president and chief financial officer, as one of the 106 hospital and health system CFOs to know in the nation. Those on the list play an integral role in their organization’s strategic planning, growth and transactions, have been recognized by their peers and serve on the board…
Gerald F. Sturgeon, M.D., has been a pediatrician in the Louisville community for 50 years and with Norton Children’s Medical Associates – Dupont since 2011. He recently found himself on the receiving end of patient care and wanted to share his experience. He conveyed his gratitude in a letter to Andrew N. Strausbaugh, chief administrative…
Mautrice Jones beams when he talks about first becoming a nurse, and then a cardiothoracic surgeon. The Norton Healthcare co-op student’s “dream job” wasn’t a future he even considered two years ago. Mautrice joined the Norton Healthcare High School Academy Apprentice program during his junior year at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. During his senior…
When it comes to fueling the body, men have their own specific nutritional needs. Thinking of food as fuel that can help fight disease and keep you looking and feeling younger is a great way to relate to your plate. Thinking about the action that each food is going to take inside the body can…
NPride, Norton Healthcare’s LGBTQ employee resource group, celebrates Pride Month by recognizing a few of our notable employee members. For some, finding their voice takes being touched directly by the LGBTQ community. Melissa Allen, manager, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Heart Rhythm Center, became involved with the LGBTQ community after seeing how her daughter was…