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…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to disorders that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related issues. The classic symptoms of COPD include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and trouble taking deep breaths. The signs of COPD getting worse could mean you are having a COPD exacerbation. A COPD exacerbation is sometimes called a flare-up. When symptoms…
Most people probably have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This anxiety disorder results from a traumatic event, which can be physical, emotional, spiritual or psychological in nature. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) has all the characteristics of PTSD and then some. Here is a breakdown of both conditions and their symptoms. PTSD vs. CPTSD…
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….
Oncology massage has gained popularity as a complement to typical treatments (chemotherapy, surgery, etc.) for many types of cancer. A recent “HopeCast” podcast episode discussed its use at Norton Cancer Institute, which has five massage therapists who work with people receiving both outpatient and inpatient care. Is massage good for cancer patients? “Oncology massage may help…
Years ago, Norton Healthcare employee Corenza Townsend noticed something big was missing in West Louisville. The area and its residents desperately needed better access to health care. “West Louisville is in our backyard, and we hadn’t touched it,” she said. “Norton Healthcare had mobile mammogram units and participated in other events, but we didn’t have…
Can you get a Pap smear or pelvic exam on your period? The answer is yes! If you’ve scheduled an appointment with your gynecologist and you’re on your period, there is no need to cancel the appointment. Normal vaginal bleeding should not get in the way of a Pap smear or pelvic exam. “An OB/GYN…
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…
With its winter during our summer months, Australia often can be a good indicator of what kind of a flu season is on its way north of the equator. Based on the experience in Australia, the 2022-2023 flu season predictions are for a tough winter. From mid-April through the end of June in Australia, weekly…
Getting the flu shot earlier in the season provides some protection through the spring, and since the vaccine takes a couple weeks to build up antibodies, it’s a good idea to get it before the virus is spreading. Getting the flu vaccine provides up to about 60% protection for your body, meaning it will decrease…
A walk in Parkland is a walk down memory lane for Carey Anderson, a West Louisville native. The local architect grew up near 32nd and Grand Avenue. He knows firsthand that a hospital has been missing from this area for many years. “I’m very familiar with this neighborhood. I remember riding bicycles back and forth,…
Shortly before 7 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2021, a school bus carrying 60 Kammerer Middle School and Ballard High School students was hit broadside by another vehicle on Ballardsville Road just east of the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. Traveling separately, two Norton Healthcare employees – Erin Brown and Cristina Proffitt, R.N., – happened upon the…