Every morning, rain or shine, Hanna Sweeney is out walking in her neighborhood near the University of Louisville. The miles and the time can vary, but the reason for Hanna’s walks is always the same. “I want to have kids someday,” Hanna said, explaining her motivation for daily exercise and a healthy lifestyle. “And I…
Long before becoming the practice manager at a bilingual medical office, Carolina Tafur knew the importance of patients being able to communicate with their medical provider. “As a first-generation American, I grew up seeing the language barrier in every aspect of my life. My sister and I were the translators for my parents at their…
It’s not every day that your doctor calls you a textbook example. But that’s what Pastor F. Bruce Williams’ cardiologist called him. Pastor Williams is an example for other African American men. He knows that his race puts him at increased risk for various health conditions, so he takes a proactive approach to his health….
Is there anything quite like an afternoon walk with your dog? In Dianne Steinert’s case, it’s a walk with her daughter’s dog, Emmy, a black-and-white border collie, who’s bustling with energy as the two strut around their New Albany, Indiana, neighborhood. Dianne’s walking well, easily placing one foot in front of the other as she…
For the Rev. Ronald C. Oliver, Bike to Beat Cancer is not about the bike, the route or the pit stops. It is about the people. “During the Bike to Beat Cancer, I love to ride alongside someone who I can tell just got on their bike not long ago and ask, “Why are you…
Glenda Leary remembers her first migraine. “I was sitting at home on the couch, and I was so nauseous I couldn’t even get up,” Glenda said. The sudden pain was so intense, even her cocker spaniel, Katie, could pick up on it, licking Glenda’s head in an attempt to alleviate the pain for her. That…
In the face of life’s most challenging moments, love and determination have the power to transform ordinary days into extraordinary memories. For Kelly Morris, her extraordinary memory from a difficult time just happens to be her wedding day. Kelly and her now-husband, Dalton Morris, got engaged in August 2021. What should have been a joyful…
Around 12 years ago, Joanne Attardi began having back pain she attributed to a fall. As it got worse every day, she sought help from numerous specialists near her home in the Boston, Massachusetts, area. She was told there was nothing that could be done to help her. She tried massage, acupuncture and chiropractic care,…
2020 was a year unlike any other in recent history. Defined by the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a time marked by anxiety, frustration and rapid change, but for many, it was also a time for growth and reflection. That was the case for Tiff Haub, who began working toward a master’s degree…
For the second year in a row, Norton Healthcare has been named among the nation’s top workplaces for disability inclusion. This recognition comes from the 2023 Disability Equality Index (DEI), which assessed our organization alongside 485 U.S. health systems. We’re tremendously proud to rank in the 15 top workplaces, earning a score of 90% percent….
Finding purpose in your life and in your work isn’t an easy task. For Felicia Gross, a food and nutrition supervisor at Norton Hospital and Norton Healthcare Pavilion, her purpose is clear. Felicia has made it her life’s mission to give back and help those around her in any way she can. In her job,…
Faith has been a fundamental part of Norton Healthcare ever since 1881, when Mary Louise Sutton Norton donated her home to be transformed into a hospital by the Home Mission Society of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Today, our pastoral care department supports patients, families and employees with a compassionate team of 23 chaplains. The Rev….