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…
Like most new parents, Jon and Sarah Foushee worried over their newborn, Alexandra “Alex.” By Alex’s second week, they really became concerned when she wasn’t gaining weight despite nursing well. The results of her standard newborn screening provided the answer. Alex had cystic fibrosis (CF). “It was a shock,” Jon said. “Neither my wife nor…
The Children’s Hospital Foundation Piggies for Preemies program challenges children and adults throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana to fill piggy banks with spare change to support premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital. Each spring, kids enter a drawing to win a $500 scholarship. All they have to do…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 27, 2017) – In an effort to boost care for children in our region with cystic fibrosis (CF), Cure CF Inc. has announced a gift of $300,000 to Norton Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Hospital Foundation. The funding will bring additional clinical research trials to Norton Children’s Hospital in collaboration with specialists…
The eighth annual Bourbon & Bowties event on June 8, 2017, honored 13-year-old Mason Christensen. Doctors diagnosed Mason with Type 1 diabetes in 2013 when he was 9 years old. That’s the same age his dad, Tony, received his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. While Mason appears healthy, his body is always fighting to maintain blood…
Norton Children’s Hospital announced a $1 million donation to the Children’s Hospital Foundation to assist in educational efforts for medical caregivers. The gift was made by S. Randolph Scheen Jr., M.D. A new 7,000-square-foot conference center being constructed on the first floor of the hospital will now be named the S. Randolph Scheen Family Conference…
It’s not too late to support Chili’s Clip for Kids! If you missed the event, you can still help kids fighting cancer at Norton Children’s Hospital. Donate today at ClipForKids.org Help us meet our goal of $100,000. We’re almost there! Jesse Rasmussen values a great head of hair, but after becoming a father he realized…
It’s not too late to help Chili’sTM Clip for Kids If you missed the event, you can still help kids fighting cancer at Norton Children’s Hospital. Donate today at ClipforKids.org Help us meet our goal of $100,000 We’re almost there! For kids with cancer, losing their hair is just one part of their journey. On…
Bradley Roberts has a busy first week of summer vacation. After his kindergarten graduation at Coral Ridge Elementary, he’s gathering supplies and hosting Bradley’s Beverage Bonanza, an event to raise money for children fighting cancer. That’s normal for a 6-year-old, right? Bradley and his mom, Tracey, are avid listeners of Jesse & MJ, radio personalities…
The third annual Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash 5k Walk/Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at a new location: the Big Four Lawn at Louisville Waterfront Park. The new location will offer more space for splash-tastic water obstacles and more fun for the whole family — all while benefiting a great cause!…