Coughing can be an annoying, sleep-disrupting symptom of any of a half-dozen illnesses. Here are four common types of cough, what causes coughing and what to do about a cough. Wet cough Commonly called a “chesty cough,” a wet cough occurs when mucus (phlegm) needs to be cleared from the lungs. Conditions that feature a…
Russell F. Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare, announced a grant to Bates Community Development Corp. (CDC) as part of a commitment to help improve the health of residents in Louisville’s Smoketown and Shelby Park neighborhoods. The $1.4 million in funding will be provided over the next four years. The grant, given through Norton Healthcare’s…
Your blood pressure reading plays a major role in measuring your health. It’s often called the “silent killer” because there are no warning signs or symptoms — aside from a blood pressure reading — to indicate a health issue. High blood pressure keeps your heart working overtime to pump blood through your vital organs so…
Migraine attacks can be debilitating, making work difficult, if not impossible. On average, people who have migraine miss 4 1/2 days of work every year because of their condition. There are 11 more days of the year when those who experience migraine are at work but unable to fully complete their job responsibilities. “This really…
Many injuries, illnesses and other health-related situations might make you think of heading to the nearest hospital emergency room. But if your symptoms or injury aren’t severe, you may find yourself facing a long wait as others with more serious conditions are seen ahead of you — regardless of who got there first. It’ll probably…
Getting a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis can cause anxiety and concern about treatment as well as about finding your way through a medical world that can seem alien at times. It would help if you had someone who knew their way around who was your advocate. That’s why Andrea Rogers, R.N., BSN, is the multiple…
New research published Feb. 7 in JAMA gives patients even more reason to get vaccinated. Infants born to vaccinated mothers were shown to have antibodies in their systems, offering a level of protection against COVID-19 that otherwise would not exist. These antibodies were higher in vaccinated mothers than those who’d had COVID-19. Children under age…
Blood pressure is a key measure of your health. You probably know it’s important, but do you know what a good blood pressure is? Do you know why it’s important? Read on for the answers to these questions and more. What is blood pressure? Two numbers make up your blood pressure reading: systolic blood pressure…
James Wimsatt enjoys the occasional round of golf, attending sporting events and spending time with his four daughters. But a severe case of trigeminal neuralgia brought most of life’s enjoyable moments to a screeching halt. About five years ago, James, a 60-year-old engineer, began feeling pain on the right side of his face. His dentist…
An innovative system that creates 2D and 3D images of the spine and other parts of the body while dramatically reducing the amount of radiation exposure is being used by Norton Leatherman Spine specialists to collect more precise diagnostic images with less risk. Patients with scoliosis and other conditions typically need multiple images to follow…
Bellarmine University and Norton Healthcare announced plans that will expand their partnerships in sports medicine, campus wellness and nursing. This new 5-year, $2.4 million partnership will ensure the health of the campus community while also expanding and diversifying the regional workforce. This is the largest partnership in Bellarmine’s history. “I want to thank the Norton…
Norton Healthcare has received certification as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence, one of only 12 hospital systems in the country to receive the designation. Norton Healthcare’s Norton Orthopedic Institute and Norton Leatherman Spine received the designation from DNV Healthcare, a leading worldwide certification body committed to the development and continual improvement of health care quality…