Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital, Technology

S. Randolph Scheen Family Conference Center opens

For the past year, construction crews at Norton Children’s Hospital have been working on a project that transformed the front of the hospital. Gone are the dark windows, replaced now by brightly colored glass that coordinates with the iconic “Just for Kids” balloon logo. Behind the glass is the new S. Randolph Scheen Family Conference…

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Brain Tumor, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Epilepsy, Neurosciences, Norton Childrens Hospital, Technology

Laser ablation surgery now available for kids with epilepsy, brain tumors

Norton Children’s Hospital has joined an elite group of pediatric hospitals with a real-time, thermal imaging and laser system to perform laser ablation surgery for epilepsy, uncontrollable seizures and deep brain tumors. The technology, called Visualase, allows doctors to perform MRI-guided laser ablation surgery, which is less invasive and in most cases has a much…

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Cancer, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital, Patient Stories

‘He thought his goals had been taken from him’

A child’s cancer diagnosis impacts the whole family. Below, Jacob Fields’ mom, Amanda, reflects on the weight of the disease, from her son doubting his future to the reality of remission. I knew something was wrong. I could feel it in my gut, but what I had no idea. The doctor looked at us and…

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Finish the year with a gift to Norton Children’s

The end of the year is approaching, but there’s still time to make a gift to the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Here are a few ways you can support the hospital — and you may get a tax benefit. Year-end giving To speak with someone about your options, contact the Children’s Hospital Foundation call (502) 629-8060…

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Stories of service: Breaking down barriers

Did you know that Norton Children’s Hospital was the nation’s second site to perform an infant heart transplant … or that the hospital was founded on the heels of the deadliest tornado in Louisville’s history? You can learn about the hospital’s 125-year history by visiting “Hope and Healing: Celebrating 125 Years of Norton Children’s Hospital”…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital, Patient Stories

Stories of service: Kentucky’s first infant heart transplant patient

Did you know that Norton Children’s Hospital was the nation’s second site to complete an infant heart transplant … or that the hospital was founded on the heels of the deadliest tornado in Louisville’s history? You can learn about the hospital’s 125-year history by visiting “Hope and Healing: Celebrating 125 Years of Norton Children’s Hospital”…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, NICU, Norton Childrens Hospital, Norton Childrens News, Snow Ball

Snow Ball makes big difference for NICU patients

Donate a SNOO A SNOO is a bassinet with soothing white noise and rocking motions reminiscent of being in the womb. The SNOO has variable settings, including a “weaning” setting to prepare baby for the crib. Donate a SNOO now Thanks to everyone who attended the annual Snow Ball gala at the Marriott Louisville Downtown…

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Stories of service: Saving lives after Carrollton bus crash

Did you know that the nation’s second site for a successful infant heart transplant was Norton Children’s Hospital … or that the hospital was founded on the heels of the deadliest tornado in the city’s history? You can learn about the hospital’s 125-year history by visiting “Hope and Healing: Celebrating 125 Years of Norton Children’s…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital

Children’s hospital volunteer’s drive comes from a personal place

Barbara Bernard grips the handle of a red wagon and, with a smile, looks over her shoulder at the toddler seated behind her. “Here we go!” The little girl’s eyes light up and a grin grows across her face. A nurse wheels her I.V. pole alongside the wagon as Bernard pulls the toddler through the…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital, Prevention & Wellness

Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit Norton Children’s Hospital exhibit at the Frazier History Museum

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Why not take the opportunity to visit “Hope and Healing: Celebrating 125 Years of Norton Children’s Hospital,” a 4,200-square-foot exhibit at Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. It explores the hospital’s history within the community through good times and bad, all while shaping the evolution…

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Cancer, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital, Patient Stories

Cancer survivor’s family gives back to Norton Children’s Hospital

Hundreds of glass figurines glimmer under the light at one Kentucky State Fair booth, but one person shines brighter than all the sparkle. Her name is Tracy Ely. “We were told by someone she would never read,” said Tracy’s mother, Sharon Ely. Today, at 38 years old, one of Tracy’s many passions is reading. As…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation

Dr. S. Randolph Scheen’s journey from foxhole to physician leads to supporting education

While S. Randolph Scheen Jr. was sitting in a foxhole during World War II, he had an epiphany. After the war, he wanted to do something to help people — preferably as a physician. Fast-forward two years to 1944. The young veteran enrolled in the premed program at the University of Louisville thanks to the…

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