Russell F. Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare, has been named one of the Most Admired CEOs in the Louisville area by Louisville Business First. Representing the category of very large companies (more than 1,000 employees), Cox is part of the first class of 25 CEOs honored by the new awards program, which focuses on…
I don’t have a coach for Ironman. I didn’t want one. Even a 16½-hour finish would be a personal record for me since I’ve never attempted an Ironman-distance triathlon before. My schedule is somewhat flexible, where I can fit my training in without someone telling me to do it. I also have very good time…
Norton Healthcare has been awarded an honorable mention for the C. Everett Koop National Health Awards. The awards, named for Dr. Koop, who served as U.S. surgeon general from 1982 to 1989, recognize organizations with outstanding worksite wellness programs. The awards require strong documentation for both health improvement and business impact. Organizations that are recognized…
Less than five years ago, she was a temporary cleaning employee on the environmental services team at Norton Audubon Hospital. Since then, she’s worked hard, studied hard and received tuition reimbursement. Now she’s a registered nurse. Kimberly Williams, R.N., graduated in December 2018 and now works in Norton Audubon Hospital’s intensive care unit. “I am…
For Danielle Roberts, her job as a certified nurse midwife (CNM) is “a great marriage of Westernized medicine and holistic care.” “We see patients from their first prenatal appointment all the way through their delivery and postpartum recovery,” Danielle said. “We provide the same evidence-based medical care as an OB/GYN, with an emphasis on personalized…
If you’ve had surgery or a serious injury, you likely were prescribed a short course of narcotic painkillers, or opioids. With the opioid addiction epidemic, physicians are taking a closer look at alternative pain management. “Research shows there are some short-term benefits in certain situations, but there have never been any studies showing the long-term…
Years ago we were told that eggs were bad for you and high in cholesterol. Now some view eggs as a good source of protein and vitamins. Which is true? Both. When eggs are consumed in an excessive amount per week, they may not be as good as they are cracked up to be. Excessive…
Norton Healthcare is now taking applications for the next Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program (SNAP) cohort. Students set to graduate in December 2020 to June 2021 should apply by Oct. 1. The program is the first pre-licensure nursing apprenticeship program in the United States and is designed for student nurses interested in learning and growing within…
Plant-based eating does not mean becoming a vegan or even a vegetarian. It just means that your meals focus more on plants than anything else. Dairy, meat and seafood are used as a garnish as opposed to the main entree. We know that diets that include less meat and more produce reduce the risk of…
At what point does this training become less like a hobby, and more like a part-time job? I think I’ve reached that point. Between a full-time job and three side hustles (yoga, coaching and dog sitting), I needed a break. I went to Austin, Texas, with my childhood bestie. It was nice to get away,…
Alissa Prince, patient navigator with Norton Infectious Disease Specialists, has found community not only within Louisville but also within Norton Healthcare. She points out how important that is as a member of the LGBTQ community. “For some, the LGBTQ community is the only family they have, and being part of it is just as great…
When television journalist Cokie Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, she had reason to be optimistic. The 15-year survival rate for breast cancer patients was about 70%, meaning the odds were with her, then 58, living well into her 70s. Cokie died at age 75 of complications from breast cancer, ABC News announced…