Thanks to all the participants and families who attended this year’s COOL Kids Triathlon! Kids of all ages ran, biked and swam their way to finish a triathlon! Congratulations, and we hope you’ll join us for next year’s event! Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville Norton Children’s is a leader in pediatric orthopedic care. Our pediatric…
We’re seeing a significant rise in accidental deaths among young people across the country due to injury, homicide, suicide and motor vehicle accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an increase in injury deaths among children and adolescents ages 10 to 19. According to the report, the suicide rate jumped 56 percent…
Parents, by now you’ve probably heard about the surge in e-cigarette use among young people. You may have even talked to your teen about this concerning trend. With so many new products on the market with more discreet designs, it can be hard to recognize whether your teen is using them. One of the most…
Nationally, we’ve already seen 10 children die after being left in hot cars. Since 1998, nearly 700 children nationwide — 17 in Kentucky — have died from heat stroke while left unattended in vehicles. The commonwealth ranks among the worst (42) in that category. Indiana has reported nine deaths during that time, placing the Hoosier state 19th….
When Destiny Beavin tackled her 260-pound brother to the ground, it was cause for celebration. Not just because he’s quite a bit larger than his younger sister, but also because Destiny used her right arm for the takedown. That arm — and the rest of her right side — had been severely weakened by seizures…
My name is Amanda Trautwein. I’m 17 years old and a senior at Butler Traditional High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Since I was 11, I’ve volunteered at Children’s Hospital Foundation events, on Norton Children’s Hospital floors and the hospital gift shop. I’ve been a part of the Summer Teen Program as well. I have been…
We all have witnessed them — teen mood swings. For the most part, they are a normal part of growing up. But it may be getting harder to tell what’s normal and what’s not. Recent research points to a link between teen depression and excessive screen time. Teens who spend five or more hours per…
Most expect a visit to the pediatrician’s office to include questions about physical health, but some doctors say it’s time to also start asking kids, particularly teens, about their social media habits. A new editorial in the medical journal Pediatrics calls on pediatricians and other health care providers who specialize in caring for children and…
Robin G. Curry, M.D., always wanted to be a doctor — and always loved sports. She discovered running during middle school basketball practice and soon realized she was a better runner than basketball player. She competed in cross-country in high school and continued running recreationally during college. When she learned of Girls on the Run,…
Elizabeth S. Doll, M.D., completed years of medical training to become a child neurologist. But what most people don’t know is she also spent hundreds of hours at Harvard University, training in the art of acupuncture. “I’ve always been interested in integrative and alternative medicines,” said Dr. Doll, who cares for patients at Norton Children’s…
No two periods are the same, however, there are some signs your daughter may need to see a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist. “The menstrual cycle can be thought of as another vital sign, just like height, weight and blood pressure,” said Paige Hertweck, M.D., Norton Children’s Gynecology. “It’s important to keep track of the age…
The idea of a children’s triathlon may sound grueling, but these kid-sized events aren’t nearly the intense run-bike-swim workouts adults go through. In the COOL Kids Triathlon on June 9, there will be three age groups: 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 14. The running portions range from 1 kilometer (about two-thirds…