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4 ways to outrun a rainy training run or race day

If you’ve run or walked during rain in the past, you likely remember getting wet at least once. But, you’ve trained for months and you’re determined to finish, so here are some things you can do to win over the wet. First, get in the right mindset. Stephanie Fish, Norton Sports Health marathon training program…

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Norton Healthcare partnership will create career pathways for residents living just blocks from new West Louisville hospital

Mayor Craig Greenberg and other elected officials joined with representatives from LDG Development to break ground on a development that will serve local families who earn between 30-80 percent of the area median income or up to $67,000 annually (for a family of four).  Located in the historic Russell Neighborhood, the development represents a $75…

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Norton Healthcare announces expansion of financial assistance program to help more families

Norton Healthcare* has announced changes to its financial assistance program. The changes are intended to increase access to health care by alleviating financial stress that often serves as a barrier and prevents individuals from seeking care. Previously, families were eligible for Norton Healthcare’s financial assistance program if their household income was equal to or less…

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Norton Healthcare receives seventh consecutive Chest Pain accreditation

Norton Healthcare’s adult-service hospitals in Louisville have all received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This is the seventh consecutive accreditation for all four hospitals, which ensures quality for the treatment of heart attack. Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, and Norton Hospital all are recognized for ACC Chest Pain…

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Getting testing and care for the flu and COVID-19

Norton Immediate Care Centers and health care provider offices are seeing increased demand for services, and not just from people who need COVID-19 or flu tests. Emergency departments also are seeing high numbers of patients. “It’s important to know when you need care and the best place to get it,” said Steven T. Hester, M.D.,…

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News, Norton Audubon, Norton Brownsboro, Norton Hospital, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Patient Safety

String of seven: Norton Healthcare’s four Louisville-based adult-service hospitals once again nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for fall 2022 in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Each of Norton Healthcare’s four adult-service hospitals in Louisville received an “A”gradein the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction recognizes each facility’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. The four hospitals are Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital….

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Norton Healthcare announces features, services and new chief administrative officer for Norton West Louisville Hospital

At a community update meeting, Russell F. Cox, president and CEO of Norton Healthcare, presented the results of a community survey in which more than 4,500 people shared their ideas about the features and services they wanted in the new Norton West Louisville Hospital, which will be part of the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus…

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‘A beacon of hope’: Norton West Louisville Hospital under construction on Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus

Near one of West Louisville’s busiest intersections, there is an open field that holds a lot of promise. Standing on the site, not far from piles of dirt and construction equipment, DeVone Holt shares a simple request: “Imagine an oasis of good here.” The chief external affairs officer for Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is referring…

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Norton Audubon Hospital nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality heart care

For a third consecutive year, Norton Audubon Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Plus recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This type of heart attack is caused by a…

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Norton Healthcare recognized as one of the ‘Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion’ by the Disability Equality Index

Norton Healthcare earned a 90 score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI) in its first time participating. Companies earning 80 and above, on a top score of 100, are recognized as “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” DEI is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a road map of measurable, tangible…

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Dehydration cramps

If dehydration leg cramps are cramping your exercise routine, the cure might be as close as your water bottle. Cramps from dehydration are usually harmless but painful. Here is the lowdown on what causes leg cramps, how to stop leg cramps and more. What causes leg cramps? Leg cramps are common for many people and…

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Norton Healthcare named official medical provider of Churchill Downs

Norton Healthcare and Churchill Downs announced today that Norton Healthcare will be the official medical provider of the world-renowned race track. As part of the agreement, Norton Sports Health will provide medical support for jockeys. Norton Healthcare will hire two sports medicine-trained physicians to be on-site for the spring and fall meets, including the Kentucky…

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