Louisville’s holiday season gets started Nov. 9 through 11 as the 29th annual Festival of Trees & Lights draws thousands to the indoor concourse at Louisville Slugger Field. Hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths and handcrafted holiday items designed by local artists will be on display and available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac…
Take a free tour of the Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle house at 10934 Monkshood Drive, Prospect, Kentucky. Come to an open house, held every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 11, noon to 6 p.m., and Nov. 17, noon to 3 p.m. You can purchase a raffle ticket at the house and register…
Nearly every car seat inspected by Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness technicians need some type of adjustment to keep children safe. “Locally, our car seat technicians make adjustments to 90 percent of the car and booster seats we see,” said Sharon Rengers, R.N., manager, Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, which is funded by the Children’s…
Gifts to the Children’s Hospital Foundation through this year’s Give for Good Louisville will help young patients who need lifesaving care, like Ella Beames. When she was in third grade, Ella experienced multiple cardiac arrests that could have taken her life. She was rushed to Norton Children’s Hospital, where she was diagnosed with and treated…
Philmore Jackson III, is a courageous young man whose medical journey has taken many twists and turns. By age 3, Philmore, who goes by P.J., had been near death many times. By many accounts, there wasn’t much hope for him to live to his fourth birthday. Born in 2014 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, P.J. was…
For many people, listening to music is a way to tune out everyday noise. Music can relieve stress, increase energy levels and have a powerful effect on emotions. If listening to music can positively impact someone, then imagine what creating music can do for someone fighting a life-threatening disease, such as cancer. September is Childhood…
Children’s hospitals around the country have received a special delivery of children’s books thanks to the vision of one Louisville family. The “Tell Me, Tell Me, What Do You See?” book series was a labor of love for Esther McNerney and her daughters Lauren Stinnett and Kristen Tincher. After Esther’s sudden death in 2017, her…
The WHAS Crusade for Children has gifted $650,000 to Norton Children’s Hospital to support renovations in the pediatric medical/surgical unit The redesigned medical/surgical unit will feature 24 private rooms that will give patients and their families the privacy they need. Each room will have a sleeper sofa, so guests can comfortably stay overnight. The unit…
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…
Hi again! I just got back from the 2018 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. I had such a great time representing Norton Children’s Hospital and being a voice for sick kids across Kentucky. I kicked off the trip on a high note by eating a whole pound of crab. Few…
Family fun for all ages “Last August, I wanted something special to do together with my oldest son before he moved from Louisville. My son was ready for his next life adventure after finishing college. I didn’t want a sad goodbye dinner, but to create a unique memory. Since we are a family that is…
The event Eight-month-old Stella is one of Norton Children’s Hospital’s tiny patients waiting for a new heart. Her family is aiming to raise $50,000 for the new Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). They are hosting a yoga fundraiser, “Stretch for Stella.” The event will be held on Saturday, July 21, from 12:30 to…