Cancer, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, News

Norton Children’s Cancer Institute announces new family resource center

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Norton Children’s announced plans to create Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Resource Center, a space to support patients and families through every step of their cancer journey. The center, to be located on the eighth floor of the Novak Center for Children’s Health, will bring together a wide range of cancer…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Healthcare Foundation

Community donates more than $200 million for Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s campaign

More than 42,000 donors contributed $200,718,740 to not-for-profit Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s during their “Just Imagine” campaign. The campaign launched publicly in early 2024 to raise funds to help improve the health and quality of life for every person in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation led…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital

Norton Children’s announces opening of Panda Cares Center of Hope  

Norton Children’s is proud to announce the opening of the Panda Cares Center of Hope at Norton Children’s Hospital. The Panda Cares Center of Hope provides a private, comforting space for families as their child receives care in the Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department. The newly renovated area not only offers respite but is a…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Foundation, News

Louisville PGA TOUR event to benefit Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute

When the PGA TOUR’s ISCO Championship returns to Kentucky in 2025, the community benefit will reach beyond great golf and tourism. This not-for-profit tournament will donate proceeds to support Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. Each PGA TOUR tournament, including the ISCO Championship, is able to support its charity…

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Child Abuse Prevention, Childrens Hospital Foundation, News

Norton Children’s opens center dedicated to helping child abuse victims

Kentucky continues to have a child abuse rate higher than the national average. Today, Norton Children’s, Home of the Innocents, state officials and the community opened the new Norton Children’s Center for Safe and Healthy Kids. Located on the Home of the Innocents campus in Louisville, the center will serve thousands of patients from across…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation

Honoring Mary Lafon during Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we pay tribute to Mary Lafon, a visionary leader whose pioneering efforts have left an enduring mark on pediatric health care in Louisville, Kentucky, and beyond. In fact, her efforts are a large reason that Norton Children’s Hospital exists. Born in 1840 just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, Mary dedicated…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, News

Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s launch $200 million fundraising campaign

Not-for-profit Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s ask for the community’s help to improve health and quality of life for every child in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The organization, along with local and community leaders, announced its “Just Imagine” campaign, which aims to raise $200 million in the next two years to support investments in health…

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Autism, Childrens Hospital Foundation

Norton Children’s Celebrates celebrates new Autism Center Playground

Norton Children’s Autism Center  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 children is therapy in itself,” said M. Cody…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Home & BMW Raffle

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 Oaks now has a specialized electronic tablet that has given him a voice for the first time. The tablet allows…

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Autism, Bourbon and Bowties, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Patient Stories

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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Autism, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Employee stories - Norton Childrens

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 has state-of-the-art equipment…

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