After two high-profile deaths, calls and texts to crisis hotlines have risen by 65 percent. The deaths have many people talking about suicide. Were there warning signs family and friends could have missed? The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention says there is never a single cause for suicide. In a statement on its website…
Rob Rogers, APRN, is an electrophysiology nurse practitioner with the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Heart Rhythm Center. In his role as a heart specialist, he talks with patients about how to keep their heart healthy. But when he is not wearing a white coat, you may find him wearing a whistle and gym…
After five decades of caring for patients in the River City, Roy Meckler, M.D., has been dubbed Louisville’s “godfather of neurology.” Dr. Meckler specializes in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neurological disease. He no longer sees new patients but is fiercely loyal to the patients he has, some of whom have been in his…
NPride, Norton Healthcare’s resource group for LGBTQ employees and allies, celebrates Pride Month by recognizing a few of our notable employee members. Verity Owens, R.N., is a nurse at Norton Healthcare. She has been in a constant state of change for several years. She and her husband, Jasper, moved to a new city; she started…
As a cancer specialist and neuro-oncologist at Norton Cancer Institute, Renato V. LaRocca, M.D., diagnoses and treats high-grade brain tumors and other solid tumors. Last summer, he applied the same evidence-based approaches he uses to help patients to try and answer one of history’s most vexing questions: What really happened to legendary aviator Amelia Earhart?…
Memorial Day kicks off the summer! While you are preparing for a picnic celebration, consider substituting processed foods like potato chips with a healthy take on a traditional side — potato salad. These recipes add a powerful vitamin A and vitamin C punch with added protein from eggs and beans, as well as increased fiber…
As a student at Western Kentucky University, Lindsey Robbins was quick to support her fellow classmates by giving blood. “Our sororities and fraternities used to make blood drives a competition, and even though I didn’t belong to the Greek life, I always gave and thought it was a great idea to turn something so important…
In 2011, Ed Nelson’s sister Deana was treated for breast cancer. At that time, he felt like he needed to do something. He decided to ride in Bike to Beat Cancer. The 10th annual Bike to Beat Cancer on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro, will be Ed’s seventh time riding…
Technology can get a bad rap for disconnecting us from human interactions. But, perhaps in health care, it can actually bring us closer together. Rachel Alexander, APRN, is a nurse practitioner with Norton eCare — a virtual medicine, or telemedicine, service that allows her to care for patients through video visits. Get to know the…
Skip the side of MSG, cornstarch, hydrogenated oil and silicon dioxide at your next Taco Tuesday by making your own taco seasoning. Add this seasoning to your favorite meat or meat substitute for flavor-packed tacos with none of the additives. DIY Taco Seasoning Makes 4 servings per 1 pound of meat or meat substitute Prep:…
Recipients honored as part of Nurses Week 2018 celebration Kathy Campbell Published: 05/16/2018 In celebration of National Nurses Week, May 14 to 18, Norton Healthcare has recognized 10 extraordinary nurses for exceptional service with its “Nurse of the Year” award. The awards were presented May 14 at a luncheon honoring the finest of its 4,000…
Robin G. Curry, M.D., always wanted to be a doctor — and always loved sports. She discovered running during middle school basketball practice and soon realized she was a better runner than basketball player. She competed in cross-country in high school and continued running recreationally during college. When she learned of Girls on the Run,…