A new report shows fewer young Kentuckians are obese, but the opposite is true for local adolescents. According to latest State of Obesity Report, more than 20 percent of Kentucky teens are obese, the third worst rate in the country. That number has grown from just over 18 percent a year ago. Meanwhile, childhood obesity…
Bahaaldin Alsoufi, M.D., was a teenager growing up in Damascus, Syria, when his father collapsed from a heart attack. The 16-year-old watched with uncertainty and fear as his father was treated at a local hospital and later in the United States. Grateful and relieved to see him recover, he vowed to pursue a profession in…
If you’re a parent of a teen, chances are your child uses Snapchat, the popular social media mobile application that allows users to easily communicate with each other through disappearing pictures and unique chat features. While the app provides a fun way of instant messaging, its safety is frequently debated. The company recently launched a…
As field hockey gains popularity among Louisville and Southern Indiana teens, pediatric orthopedists are seeing more injuries. Hand and wrist fractures from balls or sticks, knee and ankle sprains, overuse injuries such as tendinitis and serious internal knee ligament and muscle tears are becoming more common, according to Jennifer M. Brey, M.D., pediatric orthopedic surgeon…
Some of Louisville’s most underserved children will get help thanks to a $500,000 gift from the Ulmer Family Foundation. The newly created Norton Children’s Medical Group – Broadway Ulmer Family Wellness Program will provide expanded programming to assist families, including a full-time social worker. The goal is to help kids succeed inside and outside of…
The school year has begun. If you have an adolescent or teenager who is showing signs of anxiety about going back to school, there are steps you can take to help ease the transition. “Anxiety in teens is very common,” said Stephen K. Johnson, M.D., child psychologist and pediatrician with Norton Children’s Hospital Medical Group…
A recent debate about feeding infants solid food before 6 months of age has become a point of conversation among new mothers. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, mothers should exclusively breastfeed for the first four to six months, however a recent study has questioned whether starting solid food earlier leads to better sleep….
“I did not know what to say when the doctor came and told me that I had cancer. I was like, ‘No, this can’t happen to me,’” Indarius Walker recently told a reporter. The 16-year-old was describing how he reacted to learning he had osteosarcoma. “Osteosarcoma is a form of cancer that primarily impacts those under age 25…
Interested in learning more about how you can help kids at Norton Children’s Hospital? The Children’s Hospital Foundation offers two exciting opportunities for teens to get involved in making a difference while learning new skills: Teen ambassadors and Teen Board. Teen ambassadors Applications due Monday, July 23, at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions,…
The 2018 Wings for Kids Radio-Controlled Airshow on June 2 and 3, 2018, raised a record amount — nearly $46,500 — far exceeding its goal of $40,000. The achievement was recently announced during a check presentation at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park’s Bill Fluke Airfield. The funds will benefit the Norton Children’s Hospital “Just for…
More teens are dying in single car accidents. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, teenage drivers who died in car crashes increased nearly 10 percent from 2014 to 2015. The majority of deaths occur when two cars collide. The second highest is when a vehicle overturns, runs off the roadway or hits a fixed…
Just like any other life lesson, kids need to be taught how to take care of themselves. If you’re raising a girl, she needs some guidance on proper hygiene and cleanliness, including washing, shaving and taking care of her body. “Believe it or not, I have many girls come to see me who don’t have…