The journey to becoming neurosurgeons may have been difficult for brothers Mayshan Ghiassi M.D., and Mahan Ghiassi, M.D., but it made them who they are today and proud to share their story of success. The pair were born in Iran. Persecuted for their religious beliefs, the Ghiassi family fled the country for Pakistan. “Believers of…
Old school rap and classic rock lightly echo around the walls of the operating room where Cyna Khalily, M.D., scrubs in to help a patient return to an active lifestyle. As the medical director of orthopedics at Norton Hospital, Dr. Khalily stays busy in the O.R. and in his practice as he works to heal…
Terry Dent joined Forest Baptist Church in the Newburg neighborhood wearing a halo brace to support his broken neck and back after he suffered a seizure while driving. Little did he know he would wear a spiritual halo by being asked to start a health ministry and serve as a deacon for the church that…
Pasta is a dinnertime favorite. Make this dish your family’s go-to pasta recipe and feel confident you are serving a healthy, flavorful dish. Use vegetarian crumbles in place of ground beef or sausage to lower calories and saturated fat while packing plenty of protein and fiber. Veggie Pasta Bake Makes 8 servings 1 tablespoon olive…
For the fifth straight year, Norton Healthcare is a finalist in the 2017 Business First Healthiest Employers of Greater Louisville Award, large-employer category (5,000 to 49,000 employees). The awards presentation was held on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Louisville Slugger Field. Now in its eighth year, the award recognizes businesses for implementing programs that help employees…
My favorite time of year is fast approaching — no, not my birthday — Bike to Beat Cancer! For those who have spent time with me, you know I am passionate about Norton Cancer Institute’s mission to cure cancer and eliminate suffering. I’m equally as passionate about accomplishing this mission through Bike to Beat Cancer….
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed Kem Delaney-Ellis, director of health policy for Norton Healthcare, to the Governor’s Minority Employment, Business Affairs and Economic Development Council. She will serve until April 2021. The council, in collaboration with major corporations, business owners, government entities, and community and higher education institutions, seeks to develop outcomes-driven initiatives that…
Is your macaroni and cheese safe to eat? It depends on how you look at it. A recent study reported in the New York Times warns that the powdered cheese mixture has phthalates (pronounced thal-ATES), a group of chemicals that may be unsafe for pregnant women and children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration monitors…
Summertime cooking should be easy and quick, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the season outside of the kitchen. Serve up this sandwich made with a summer produce staple — zucchini. Zucchini Panini Makes 1 sandwich 2 slices whole grain or sprouted grain bread 1 slice sharp cheddar cheese 2 large vertical slices zucchini…
You could say that dangling off the side of a cliff would is a life-changing experience. The fear or panic might make you rethink your life. For cancer survivor Ginny Sullivan, it was life-changing — in a very good way. Sullivan, a 30-year-old mother of two, is no stranger to challenges. While pregnant with her…
You will be a hit when you bring this flavorful and healthy dish to your next summer picnic. Visit a Norton Healthcare “Look for Local” Farmers Market to find fresh, local squash and other ingredients for this recipe. Farmers markets will visit each Norton Healthcare cafeteria on a rotating schedule throughout the summer months. Summer…
When asked the definition of father vs. dad, Google’s answer is: “A dad is someone who is present. A father is more of a biological term than a role or relationship.” I think it is not so simply defined. Being a dad is, in my opinion, undefinable. Being a dad is raw emotion. Everything from frustration and anger…