We are Kennon, Shawna, Olivia and Oliver Thomas. Oliver is our 8-year-old. He was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2015 at age 6. We had lived in Southern Indiana for just over three months when Oliver was diagnosed, so we did not know anybody and feared what life was to become. We attended the…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
At just 6 weeks old, Jerren Harrison contracted bacterial meningitis. He was treated and seemed to be doing well — except for what doctors couldn’t see. The infection had crept into the growth plates in his leg bones. When he was 2 years old, his legs stopped growing. Without radical treatment, he would grow to…
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…
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…
The third annual Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K Walk/Run was held on Saturday, Aug. 5, on the Big Four Lawn at Louisville Waterfront Park. More than 800 runners and walkers splashed their way through a 5k course or a kid-friendly 1k course filled with fun and refreshing ways to cool off in splash zones. All of…
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…
When doctors and nurses at Norton Children’s Hospital have a difficult patient, they call on a magician. He doesn’t have a cape or a hat, but he does have a mop. And he truly works magic. Guy Harvey has worked in environmental services at Norton Children’s Hospital for seven years. His job description mainly involves…
At age 8, Scharnese Cook was very active. She ran track at school and was involved in various activities. In May 2015, she began to have trouble breathing. At first, it appeared to be a severe asthma attack. The situation became critical when emergency medical personnel found that her pulse was much too rapid. A…