Sports Health

Norton Healthcare named official health care provider of Louisville Cardinals

The region’s largest health care provider and university are teaming up to provide comprehensive medical care for college athletes. Today, Norton Healthcare and the University of Louisville announced that Norton Healthcare has been named the official health care provider of the Louisville Cardinals. As part of the agreement, Norton Sports Health will provide medical support…

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Prevention and Wellness

Easy pizza recipe to make at home

Who knew?! These two simple ingredients will transform your pizza night. Two-ingredient pizza dough — makes one 10-inch pizza 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Connect with #NortonEats Be sure to follow #NortonEats and @NortonHealth on Instagram to see more food and nutrition posts. Stay connected with us by tagging #NortonEats on all your great meals!…

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Cancer

Thomas M. Woodcock, M.D., to retire; pioneered cancer care in Louisville and Southern Indiana

Thomas M. Woodcock, M.D., came to Louisville in 1981 and was one of four founders of what is now Norton Cancer Institute. After almost 40 years as a medical oncologist, Dr. Woodcock plans to retire this fall. Advances in treatments available to his patients over the years have been an inspiration for Dr. Woodcock. “Over…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Recipe: Summer squash pasta salad

Makes 16 servings Supplies: Large pot, large sauté pan, large serving bowl Ingredients  16-ounce box whole-wheat rotini pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium zucchini, diced 2 medium yellow squashes, diced 8 ounces mozzarella balls, halved 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved ½ large red onion, diced ½ cup pine nuts Connect With #NortonNutrition Be sure…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Weight Management

Meredith C. Sweeney, M.D., named to Business First ‘Forty Under 40’ list

Congratulations to Meredith C. Sweeney, M.D., for being named to Louisville Business First’s “Forty Under 40” list. Dr. Sweeney is a general, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon with Norton Surgical Specialists; she sees bariatric surgery patients at Norton Weight Management Services. The “Forty Under 40” list honors young professionals who exemplify excellence within their professional and…

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Brain Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

New dad gets ependymoma brain tumor diagnosis one day after son’s birth

March 2016 was a life-changing time for the Davis family. On March 23, Matt Davis and his wife, Hailey, celebrated the birth of their son, Finley. The next day, Matt learned he had a rare brain tumor – ependymoma. Prior to his son’s birth, Matt had undergone testing to find the reason for his troubling…

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Cancer, Weekly Health Tip

Cancer fighting food: Norton Cancer Institute nutritionists explain what you need to know

There’s a lot of information floating around about food and nutrition and how these contribute to your risk for disease, including cancer. Sorting through the news and research, some of it conflicting, can be confusing and overwhelming. So, I turned to experts who work in the field every day. Registered dietitians Jaclyn Moore, Ali Sells…

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Cancer

Cancer doctor follows patient’s Derby tip — wins her $130

Jeanne Pierce is working through stage 4 lung cancer and enjoys having some fun with Michael F. Driscoll, M.D., her oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute. A few days before the Kentucky Derby, Jeanne dared Dr. Driscoll to bet $100 on her pick — Country House. The horse would leave the gate with the second-highest odds…

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New Parent, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding and ready to go back to work? Here are some tips

Breastfeeding and going back to work Create a breastfeeding plan with your boss Locate your child care options Practice expressing milk before returning to work Create a pumping schedule Find a strong support system of women Scout out where you plan to pump and plan the quickest route After a few weeks, consider proposing changes…

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Prevention and Wellness

The benefits of eating produce when it’s in season

Eating seasonally means consuming produce that is purchased around the time that it is harvested. Seasonal produce is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than food consumed out of season. For example, we all like to eat strawberries, but the best time to eat them is summer, when they are in season. Strawberries shipped to the…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Back-to-school meal tips and tricks

Can you believe we’re almost back to school? (and some of us in Louisville and Southern Indiana already are!) It’s a hectic time of year with new schedules, afterschool activities, homework, baths and more. Keeping everyone fed (well) during this time can be a challenge. So let’s talk about some quick tips and tricks on…

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Prevention and Wellness

Patients and family members improving health care

For people looking to make a difference in the lives of others — as well as themselves — patient and family advisory councils (PFACs) are taking health systems across the country by storm. PFACs provide a platform to not only get involved with your health but champion the health care resources available to our community….

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