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.,…
When was the last time you thought about your bone health or wondered, “Do I have osteoporosis?” Most of us need strong bones to keep up with our everyday activities, and we don’t ask, “Are my bones healthy?” until it’s too late. This is osteoporosis awareness month, so let’s dive in to all things bone…
There are moments in life we forget, and others we make sure we hold in our minds forever. For Vipul R. Panchal, M.D., interventional cardiologist with Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, one moment in time has shaped his career and approach to medicine, and he shares it whenever he gets the chance. During medical school,…
Norton Healthcare offers the care you need, any time of the week — you can get an appointment or have a walk-in or virtual visit on a Saturday. You will see an experienced health care provider no matter which option you choose. For example, you may see an advanced practice provider like a nurse practitioner….
Mental health conditions do not discriminate. Anyone can have challenges at any point in their lives. The difference is how these issues are addressed and perceived. These differences are glaringly obvious in African American communities. How mental health affects Black communities “We hear often that Black Americans view mental health struggles as a personal weakness,”…
Ashley Meredith began struggling with her weight in her 20s. “I was an active teenager, so it had never been a problem,” Ashley said. She remained active through college, but after a torn knee ligament put an end to that and she got pregnant in 2008, her weight crept up. A startling realization Through her…
Lots of things change after bariatric surgery (also called weight loss surgery or WLS), but perhaps one of the most important is your diet. After bariatric surgery such as the gastric bypass, what, when and how you eat are crucial to your long-term success. What to eat before and after bariatric surgery Pre-surgery diet Before…
The holidays can be a time of family, food, travel and fun. What if you need emergency care, immediate care or other medical care during the holidays? Norton Healthcare has you covered, from the Thanksgiving table through New Year’s Day and beyond. Video visits, eVisits available with local providers Norton eCare video visits and eVisits…
Weakness in your legs when walking can have several causes. If you are having symptoms of a stroke, contact 911 immediately. Other conditions may not be an emergency, but warrant evaluation by a health care professional. Often, the cause of weakness or pain in the legs when walking is a narrowing of the space around…
Colon cancer is a treatable cancer, especially if it is caught in the early stages. Screening saves lives every year. Steven Patton, D.O., family medicine physician, Norton Medical Group, wants African Americans to know that they can benefit from colon cancer screening beginning at age 45. Why should African Americans make this cancer screening a…
Parents always want to pass on good things to their children: wisdom, advice, family recipes. Wanda Anderson has modeled strength and resilience for her daughter as they both receive treatment for breast cancer. First diagnosis In 2008, when she was 46, Wanda felt lumps in her breasts. Having just lost her job, she had no…
COVID-19 and the seasonal flu have some of the same signs and can range from no symptoms to severe illness. Both infections can cause: Fever or chills Cough Difficulty breathing Fatigue Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Body aches Headache Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults) One frequent symptom of COVID-19 that…