Tim Wait, a competitive CrossFit athlete, couldn’t ignore the pain in his shoulder any longer. “I really knew it was a problem when I was participating in competition and couldn’t keep up,” he said. Wait reached out to Ryan J. Krupp, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Specialists – Brownsboro and director of Norton Sports…
We know excessive drinking can cause health issues. However, many of us may be shocked to learn new information makes a strong link between alcohol and certain cancers. Also, the risks aren’t limited just to heavy or binge drinkers. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which represents many of the nation’s top cancer doctors, warns that…
Chandler Hegg’s days are spent leading a team that takes care of patients following surgery at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. His job as a nurse manager is a second career of sorts — very different from his first as a Marine, yet with similarities. “I joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17,”…
Do you have your Thanksgiving menu set? Add this healthy and easy-to-make side to the table for your family. Roasted Butternut Squash Makes 6 servings 1 large butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the…
“When you live a life of prayer, it doesn’t matter what side of the prison fence you’re on. I’ve already died a thousand times in a thousand concentration camps. There is no new information to trouble me…” When Etty Hillseum wrote these words, she was a prisoner in Germany and would soon die at Auschwitz….
A leading independent, nonprofit judge of pharmacy services granted accreditation to Norton Specialty Pharmacy for its expertise in filling prescriptions for complex medications, including certain high-cost biotech and injections. Specialty medications help patients with multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, certain cancers, solid organ transplants and other complex conditions. These drugs can be injected, infused or taken…
Daniel A. Smith, managed care analyst for Norton Healthcare, joined the Air Force because he was a fanatic about aviation and wanted to get into the field. He served in the Air Force slightly more than eight years. He started as a jet-engine mechanic. After he was accepted to flight school, he became a flight engineer. By the…
Don’t you wish sometimes things could slow down? Our lives keep getting busier and busier, especially when it comes to being a parent, guardian or caregiver of an aging relative. Working, taking the kids to activities, getting dinner on the table, then spending quality time together can be exhausting. Factor in keeping all of your…
Haunted houses, spooky spirits and frightful festivities are all part of Halloween fun. If you are thrilled by the adrenaline rush that comes with being scared, you may want to reconsider. “Dying after being scared is a rare phenomenon, but it can occur,” said Tara Mudd, APRN, nurse practitioner with Norton Heart Specialists – Heart…
According to the National Parkinson Foundation, approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. The incurable movement disorder that progresses over time can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. Many people with it go undiagnosed and untreated. Fortunately, recent years have seen innovative advancements in the treatment of…
It’s never too early to plan your holiday meals. Extra planning time means you can start looking now for healthier alternatives to your traditional holiday recipes. This broccoli cheddar brown rice casserole is packed with protein, vitamin C and calcium thanks to the broccoli, flaxseed, brown rice and real cheddar cheese. The secret to its…
Norton Healthcare cares about your health in more ways than one, including what you eat. Visit a Norton cafeteria for farm fresh produce along with grass-fed beef burgers every Friday. It’s part of the Norton Healthcare “Look for Local” initiative. You’ll discover more than just health benefits when you look for local. “Eating local means…