If you’re expecting your first baby, no doubt you are overwhelmed with all the decisions to be made. What do I want the day of my child’s birth to be like? Should I have a natural birth? Should I see an OB/GYN or a midwife for my prenatal care and delivery? Every pregnancy is different,…
If a rose by any other name is still a rose, does the same go for what qualifies as fiber in the food you eat? That’s up for some debate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to look at 26 ingredients commonly listed on food labels as sources of fiber. Some of these…
The American College of Cardiology has again recognized Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Hospital for their demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Both facilities within the Norton Healthcare system were awarded Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services (EPS) accreditation based on rigorous on-site evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose…
MyNortonChart has a new look. After paying attention to how Norton patients and their families use MyNortonChart, we have made improvements to make it easier to access your health information at anytime of the day or night. MyNortonChart now has a collection of links to some of our most popular features. On the right side…
Whether we realize it or not, we all have hidden patterns in the way we behave and how we relate to other people. These hidden patterns affect your life and relationships, according to Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author on habits and happiness who will speak Oct. 18 at Norton Healthcare’s next Go Confidently event. Rubin…
Add the finishing touches to any great meal with an easy dessert that keeps the fat calories to a minimum. “In the Kitchen with Norton Healthcare” shows you how to make these sweet cannoli cream-filled strawberry bites. Cannoli Cream-filled Strawberries Makes 4 servings 8 large strawberries, halved ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese ½ tablespoon powdered…
“A gadget guy” is how Kent Morris, M.D., describes himself, but that doesn’t mean he keeps his eyes glued to his phone all day. As an electrophysiologist, he relies on advanced technology for tasks such as building a three-dimensional map of the heart. Electrophysiologists like to say that the heart has a plumbing system and an…
It’s very important to know ourselves, but self-knowledge is challenging. Gretchen Rubin sorts everyone into four categories, which describe how people tend to respond to expectations: outer expectations (a deadline, a “request” from a sweetheart) and inner expectations (write a novel in your free time, keep a New Year’s resolution). Your response to expectations may…
When someone nearby is having a seizure, here’s how to offer first aid and when to call 911. Stay calm and be reassuring. Move the person to a safe place and clear the area of hard or sharp objects. Ease the person to the ground. Turn the person onto one side. Protect the head by…
When asked, Charita Cooper offers some life advice. “If you have the opportunity to do something you don’t normally do, do it.” Cooper, diagnostic scheduler, Centralized Scheduling, practices what she preaches. Six years ago, when she was asked if she wanted to volunteer at the upcoming Ironman Louisville triathlon, she jumped right in. She didn’t…
During the past year, Norton Healthcare experienced many changes — a change in leadership, a change to the name of our children’s hospital and changes to many of our campuses. Health care also can change the lives of our patients. It’s in those moments when Norton Healthcare is at our best providing remarkable patient care…
Norton Healthcare has been ranked No. 6 on the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2017 by Healthiest Employers, a national leader in employee health analytics, best practices and benchmark data. “Our employees are the heart of our organization and offering programs that help them improve their health is important to us,” said Steven…