Skip the side of MSG, cornstarch, hydrogenated oil and silicon dioxide at your next Taco Tuesday by making your own taco seasoning. Add this seasoning to your favorite meat or meat substitute for flavor-packed tacos with none of the additives. DIY Taco Seasoning Makes 4 servings per 1 pound of meat or meat substitute Prep:…
Recipients honored as part of Nurses Week 2018 celebration Kathy Campbell Published: 05/16/2018 In celebration of National Nurses Week, May 14 to 18, Norton Healthcare has recognized 10 extraordinary nurses for exceptional service with its “Nurse of the Year” award. The awards were presented May 14 at a luncheon honoring the finest of its 4,000…
Robin G. Curry, M.D., always wanted to be a doctor — and always loved sports. She discovered running during middle school basketball practice and soon realized she was a better runner than basketball player. She competed in cross-country in high school and continued running recreationally during college. When she learned of Girls on the Run,…
Our journey to parenthood started with joy, excitement, a bit of surprise and a whole bundle of nerves. Is anyone ever really ready to be a parent — to see those eight letters, “pregnant” — on a pregnancy test stick? Here’s to a smooth pregnancy But if special care is needed, the expertise of Norton…
If you can’t get your family to eat enough vegetables, try this recipe for a flavor-packed, nutrient-rich side dish. Your family won’t know they are eating healthfully. They’ll just want seconds! Roasted Parmesan Broccoli Makes 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 2 bunches fresh broccoli 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons…
Who knew that a simple gesture of sharing a childhood book and video would inspire a high school student to find her career as a certified nurse midwife? For Julie Mease, CNM, APRN, Advocates for Women’s Health, a Part of Norton Women’s Care, that gift from her best friend’s mother is all it took to begin…
15“It was like I had the breath knocked out of me.” Owen Mercer is a talker. But one January day in 2012, he sat there silent. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis. Owen had multiple sclerosis (MS). “I thought of pretty much every scenario as to what I had, including a brain tumor,” Owen said. “But MS…
Just before Valentine’s Day, Tracey Hoffman, APRN, was so troubled she couldn’t sleep. It wasn’t thoughts of chocolate hearts or red roses that had this nurse practitioner with Norton Cancer Institute tossing and turning. It was her patient, Joe Booth. Caring for the body and the person within Our united team of top cancer specialists,…
Time can be the great saboteur of any diet or healthy eating plan. When time is running short, a trip to a fast food chain for lunch seems like a quick fix. However, that quick fix can take longer to recover from when trying to lose weight. Meal prep is an easy way to save…
Taco Salad Dip Makes 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes 10 ounces plain Greek yogurt 8 ounces cream cheese made with Greek yogurt, softened 1 package low-sodium taco seasoning 1 bundle green onions, diced 2 cups romaine lettuce, diced Small tomato, diced 4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded In a medium mixing bowl, mix…
In honor of American Heart Month, Paula Beickman shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February: Because knowledge is power, and it can save a life. For the past 25 years, I have worked at Norton Heart Specialists. It’s my career, yes, but it is so much more. It has become part…
In honor of American Heart Month, Tara Mudd, APRN, shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February: to remember her own journey, a grandmother lost and the importance of heart health for women today. Most 9-year-olds are busy playing sports, making new friends and navigating increased independence from their parents. At age 9,…