Joshua Martoccio comes from a family of candy makers; his great-grandfather invented the formulas for the PayDay and Zero candy bars. But Joshua found his calling when he got hurt playing baseball for a junior college in his hometown of Centralia, Illinois. He went to rehab and worked with an athletic trainer — and his…
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness announced on May 1 that at least 304 people in Louisville have been diagnosed with hepatitis A since November 2017. The health department has reported at least one death related to the hepatitis outbreak. Should I get vaccinated for hepatitis A? If you are concerned, talk…
Zachary Skaggs, physical therapist for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon, discusses the difference between static stretching and dynamic stretching and shows examples of each. For more information and training tips, visit NortonHealthcare.com/KDFTraining. Norton Sports Health Runners’ Injury Clinic Walk-ins are welcome as time allows. For an appointment, call (502) 559-1400 March 21 • 5…
Planning to start or expand your family? That’s great! Now’s the time to take steps to get your body ready for a baby. Here are four steps to get started. Is pregnancy in your future? We can help you find a physician or midwife who’s right for you. Call (502) 629-1234 or Find a provider…
A massive heart attack called a “widowmaker” that struck filmmaker and actor Kevin Smith can happen quickly and fatally. Taking steps to protect your heart while young, as well as knowing your critical numbers, can be the key to surviving such a devastating blockage. “This type of heart attack refers to a blockage in a…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in August 2017 that there are more people living with epilepsy in the United States than ever before. More than 3.4 million people, including over 470,000 children, live with active epilepsy. Numbers have increased substantially from previously reported data, leading researchers to believe the condition is…
Churchill Downs, Derby Divas and Norton Cancer Institute have announced they will partner through 2020 to raise funds during the Kentucky Oaks to help provide care to local women who lack access to breast health screenings and services. To celebrate the continuation of the partnership for another three years, Churchill Downs, Derby Divas and Norton…
You’ve probably heard someone say, “It’s going to storm — I can feel it in my hip.” Think it’s just an old wives’ tale? Believe it. Research backs the claims of people with osteoarthritis feeling weather-related aches and pains. What type of weather is worst for arthritis? Snow, ice and freezing rain sounds like a…
If someone is having a stroke, the chance of survival when taken to a Comprehensive Stroke Center versus another hospital can be significant. So significant, in fact, that the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) recommend emergency medical services (EMS) go out of their way if necessary to take stroke patients to one…
We all know someone who has been impacted by the flu. But sometimes what we call the flu really is a stomach bug, and vice versa. How can you tell the difference? “Many people use the term ‘flu’ to refer to a wide range of illnesses,” said Rachel Alexander, APRN, nurse practitioner with Norton eCare….
In honor of American Heart Month, Paula Beickman shares why she wears red to raise awareness each February: Because knowledge is power, and it can save a life. For the past 25 years, I have worked at Norton Heart Specialists. It’s my career, yes, but it is so much more. It has become part…
Lena Dunham, writer and actress for HBO’s “Girls,” chronicled her experience with severe endometriosis for Vogue magazine. Dunham had nine surgeries during her decade-long struggle with the condition before choosing to have a hysterectomy at age 31. The surgery removes the uterus and ovaries. Dunham’s essay focuses on the emotional effects of losing her chance…