Norton Healthcare announced today it will waive copays and deductibles for furloughed federal government employees in need of urgent or emergency care. This includes visits to 14 area Norton Immediate Care Centers, Norton eCare eVisits and video visits, and emergency departments at Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital,…
Norton Children’s Hospital has opened a new $12 million unit that will serve hundreds of sick and injured kids every year. Patients and staff opened the hospital’s 24-bed medical/surgical unit, which will provide care for patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological diseases, and children recovering from a variety of surgical procedures. The 31,000-square-foot space, which encompasses the…
The flu can have extremely serious consequences during pregnancy. Getting the flu shot while you’re pregnant will help protect you and even help your baby fight off the flu after birth. Serious complications from the flu are more likely while you’re pregnant because of changes to your immune system, lungs and heart. “When you’re pregnant,…
An Instant Pot is one of the best ways to get dinner on the table — fast. This must-have kitchen gadget is simple and easy to clean, and it cooks up filling, flavorful meals. Try this quick quinoa recipe packed with protein, fiber and 85 percent of your daily vitamin C needs. Instant Pot Pesto…
People living with orthopedic pain are increasingly considering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as an alternative to surgery. The procedure uses the body’s own healing properties to treat muscle, tendon and ligament injuries. What is PRP? Platelets are a type of blood cell that lives in the bloodstream. As platelets flow into wounds, they play a…
WALNUT TACOS Serves 4 to 5 2 cups walnuts 1/8 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 5 taco shells, soft Avocado cilantro sauce 1½ avocados, skin and seed removed 2 garlic cloves 1 cup cilantro, fresh Juice from 1½ limes Soak the walnuts in water for about an hour. Drain thoroughly. In a food…
I’m 46. Well, my friend is 46. She doesn’t have kids. She works out regularly and has an active life. She eats well most of the time, yet with every year that passes the scale keeps creeping up, despite maintaining the usual routine that has kept her fit for years. And the extra weight is…
Each year, lots of people make New Year’s resolutions to get healthier. If you are focused on getting healthier through fitness, consider completing a road race, such as a half-marathon. Norton Healthcare has a no-fail solution to this New Year’s resolution. Here’s how to get started: Pick a goal race. The GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival…
ENERGIZING EDAMAME AND RICE SHAKER Serves 4-5 5 ounces almonds, roasted, slivered 3 cups edamame, shelled, cooked, tempered 12 ounces brown rice, dry 2½ cups water 2½ cups green or red bell pepper, diced, fresh or frozen 2½ cups frozen corn, thawed 2½ cups mandarin oranges, canned, drained 1¼ cups balsamic vinaigrette dressing Prepare rice…
Norton Healthcare’s mission is to provide quality health care to all those we serve, in a manner that meets the needs of our community. We’re here for the tiniest premature infants, our eldest community members and everyone in between. For more than 130 years, the narratives of our patients’ lives have been shaped by the…
When John graduated from college, the only job he could find was in the mail room of a large publishing firm. He hated it. All day long, as he stood sorting mail in the basement of the corporate headquarters, he dreamed about holding an important position, one in which people respected and looked up to…
Rainbow Wraps With White Bean Hummus Serves 5 Wraps: ½ cup carrots, shredded ½ cup radishes, sliced ½ cup spinach, chopped ½ cup zucchini, shredded 5 tortillas Hummus: 22 ounces (2.5 cups) cannellini beans, canned, drained and rinsed ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons parsley,…