James P. Donovan, M.D., is a cardiologist with Norton Heart Specialists. Tell me about the first memory, academic or otherwise, that comes to mind when you think about medical school. Growing up, I had always been on summer vacation on my birthday, which is in August. But medical school started early, so I was in…
Colleen French, supervisor, Guest Services, Norton Hospital, is so passionate about helping her staff grow that she begins discussing opportunities while interviewing candidates. “What is your dream job?” she asks, and then talks about the process for helping them achieve it. Nearly all of her nine staff members have taken advantage of at least one…
Putting your skills to work for a greater cause is a trait many in the medical field possess, and Renate “Roni” Evans, R.N., is no exception. She is part of a team at her church that provides medical services and ministry to many in our community. Roni, a nurse at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital,…
Norton Healthcare was named 2018 Healthiest Employer of Louisville by Business First on Thursday, July 12, winning the top award in the category for large organizations with 5,000 or more employees. Organizations were judged on their commitment to wellness demonstrated by their culture, leadership, programming, planning, marketing, metrics and outcomes. Norton Healthcare scored 94.72 out…
Sara Candler, physical therapist, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, and her husband, Dennis, found areas of concern with their health after an annual wellness exam. The exam was part of N Good Health, Norton Healthcare’s employee wellness program. Sara and Dennis have made significant lifestyle changes based on the results. “I truly don’t think we’d get a…
When Kenneth P. Hall, R.N., joined Norton Audubon Hospital’s 5 East cardiac telemetry unit in October 2011, little did he know how profound his impact would be there. Now, almost seven years later, Ken’s patients and colleagues do not know what they would do without him. Valentina M. Nikic, patient care associate, describes Ken this…
Serves 8 Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 personal, seedless watermelon, diced ½ pint blueberries 2 oz crumbled feta cheese Dressing 1/8 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Pinch salt Pinch pepper Directions Combine melon, berries and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over watermelon…
Taco flag dip – no cooking required! Makes 16 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients 10oz plain Greek yogurt 8 oz Greek yogurt cream cheese DIY taco seasoning or 1 packet taco seasoning 16 oz can refried black beans (look for variety without “hydrogenated lard” on the ingredients list) 1 stalk romaine lettuce, chopped finely…
NPride, Norton Healthcare’s LGBTQ and allies’ employee resource group, celebrates Pride Month by recognizing a few of our notable employee members. The patient experience is important at Norton Healthcare. We value quality, safety and respect — with every patient, every time. A positive patient experience could lead to continued services, expanding of a patient’s network of…
Eighteen years ago, at age 38, Carolyn Wallace was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Years after chemotherapy and radiation, Carolyn is living cancer-free. Then more devastating news: Her then 3-year-old grandson, Rylan, had leukemia. “It was worse than my diagnosis,” Carolyn said. Carolyn got involved with Bike to Beat Cancer in 2010. Last year, she…
“Respect every person” is one of Norton Healthcare’s values, the foundation for how our organization conducts itself as we provide care for our patients and create a positive culture for our employees. Our diversity and inclusion department is leading the charge to ensure that value is put into action. “Respect is a human expectation,” said…
As Brandon Lewis’s once active lifestyle slowed dramatically over time, he began noticing issues like high blood pressure and chest pain. A teacher, he didn’t have energy for his music students. Even simple everyday tasks became difficult. With a wife he adores and a baby on the way, Brandon knew he had to take action….