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Norton Children’s opens COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 12 and older
Norton Children’s has opened COVID-19 vaccine scheduling for children ages 12 and up on NortonChildrens.com. Parents or legal guardians who would like to schedule their children for vaccination can make an appointment at NortonChildrens.com. Multiple […]
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6 signs your child may have asthma
Louisville, Kentucky, is no stranger to allergies or asthma, so knowing what to look for in your child is important. Louisville routinely is ranked among the most challenging cities to live with asthma by the [...]
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‘Bone Appetit’ cookbook benefits Norton Children’s Hospital
Norton Children’s Hospital Auxiliary has produced a 300-recipe cookbook with recipes from well-known Louisville restaurants, Norton Children’s Hospital Auxiliary members, hospital employees and others. Funds raised from this special “Bone Appetit” book will benefit Norton […]
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Helping kids and adults who’ve experienced complex trauma
Complex trauma occurs when children are exposed to multiple, severe and pervasive traumatic events or experiences. Complex trauma includes profound abuse, neglect or ongoing exposure to violence, typically involving a primary caregiver. Traumatic experiences often […]
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Providing sophisticated pediatric neurological care to the Owensboro area
Pediatric neurology nurse practitioner Stephanie Wagner, APRN, offers children in Owensboro, Kentucky, and the surrounding area a full-time local provider for neurological care. “I really try to keep my patient care family-centered and listen to […]
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Norton Children’s opens COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 12 and older
Norton Children’s has opened COVID-19 vaccine scheduling for children ages 12 and up on NortonChildrens.com. Parents or legal guardians who would like to schedule their children for vaccination can make an appointment at NortonChildrens.com. Multiple […]
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6 signs your child may have asthma
Louisville, Kentucky, is no stranger to allergies or asthma, so knowing what to look for in your child is important. Louisville routinely is ranked among the most challenging cities to live with asthma by the [...]
Read Full Story
‘Bone Appetit’ cookbook benefits Norton Children’s Hospital
Norton Children’s Hospital Auxiliary has produced a 300-recipe cookbook with recipes from well-known Louisville restaurants, Norton Children’s Hospital Auxiliary members, hospital employees and others. Funds raised from this special “Bone Appetit” book will benefit Norton […]
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Helping kids and adults who’ve experienced complex trauma
Complex trauma occurs when children are exposed to multiple, severe and pervasive traumatic events or experiences. Complex trauma includes profound abuse, neglect or ongoing exposure to violence, typically involving a primary caregiver. Traumatic experiences often […]
Read Full Story
Providing sophisticated pediatric neurological care to the Owensboro area
Pediatric neurology nurse practitioner Stephanie Wagner, APRN, offers children in Owensboro, Kentucky, and the surrounding area a full-time local provider for neurological care. “I really try to keep my patient care family-centered and listen to […]
Read Full Story
