Autism, Childrens Hospital Foundation

Norton Children’s Celebrates celebrates new Autism Center Playground

Norton Children’s Autism Center , affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, now has an outdoor playground especially designed to help kids with autism overcome anxieties and sensitivities . It was made possible by donations to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. “This playground provides so much. The obvious thing is play, which for many of our…

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Golden ticket: 4 co-workers buy Home & BMW raffle ticket together and win big

Just in time for the holidays, a group of Norton Healthcare employees cashed in the winning ticket for $500,000 as part of the Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle drawn Saturday, Nov. 18. Michellene Reynolds, R.N.; Sheila Sanders, R.N.; Christel Spears, R.N.; and Mary Ann Yann, R.N. have worked together for over five years…

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Autism, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Patient Stories

Norton Children’s Autism Center provides advanced care for kids

Arguing with your child isn’t something that excites most parents, but that’s not the case for David Williams. David’s 7-year-old son, Oaks, is on the autism spectrum and nonverbal. Thanks to Norton Children’s Autism Center, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, Oaks now has a specialized electronic tablet that has given him a voice…

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Support of Norton Children’s Autism Center helps this teen thrive

When Mary Vaughn thinks back to when she realized her son needed help, one moment stands out. When he was young, she took James to jump on bounce houses with friends. It was busy and loud. He quickly became overwhelmed and upset, but he couldn’t form words to explain why. “I knew the words were…

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Echo: The sound of love

Being a facility dog requires patience, a calm demeanor and adaptability. These qualities are even more important for dogs supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD often experience anxiety, stress induced by new environments, difficulty with social engagement and a need for sensory support. The Norton Children’s Autism Center, affiliated with the…

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Volunteer’s work has helped raise $6 million for Norton Children’s Hospital

Talk to Tonii Rizzo and you’ll find he’s a humble guy, despite the fact that he has led fundraising efforts that have netted $6 million for Norton Children’s Hospital. He and his wife, Martha, also have given generously from their own pockets. The former Abel Construction executive has taken the mission of Norton Children’s Hospital…

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Cancer, Childrens Hospital Foundation

New facility dog supports cancer patients at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute

Cancer patients at Norton Children’s now have a furry companion to help them through treatment. Thanks to a gift from Aiden’s Legacy and with support from raiseRED, Luna is the newest employee of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. The 2-year-old black Labrador works in the cancer unit in Norton…

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Faith drives new chair of Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation

Photo: Jeffrey Cumberbatch, chair of the Norton Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors and Marita Willis, chair of the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation board of trustees Chair Marita Willis arrives at board meetings a few minutes early to silently read the Norton Healthcare mission statement. It’s the line about…

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Autism, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics

Norton Children’s opens new Hikes Point campus

Norton Children’s celebrated the opening of its new campus in Hikes Point. The facility represents a $16 million investment with the goal of enhancing pediatric care in the community. The 45,000-square-foot facility, located in the former Kmart building off Breckenridge Lane and Taylorsville Road, is the new home to Norton Children’s Autism Center. It also…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Foundation

$15 million gift to create the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute

Norton Children’s Hospital and the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation today announced the creation of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. A $15 million lead gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation is the starting point of a $60 million vision to expand diabetes care for children and adults, as well as build…

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Elementary students raise $40,000 for Norton Children’s Hospital

North Harrison Elementary School students raised $41,179.46 for Norton Children’s Hospital — the most the school has raised in more than 30 years of fundraisers. The Ramsey, Indiana, students raised $41,179.46 for Norton Children’s Hospital beat their previous fundraising record of $39,543.53 in 2019. The effort skipped 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. The students raise…

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Send Valentine’s Day cheer to children at Norton Children’s facilities

Community members have an opportunity to send children who are patients at Norton Children’s facilities a Valentine’s Day greeting. The greetings can be selected at NortonChildrens.com/Valentine. From Feb. 1 to 10, 2022, people can choose from seven different Valentine’s Day cards with heartfelt messages on the front and fun kids’ activities on the back. The…

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