He had struggled from the beginning. Dale Howser, now 11, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a serious defect that prevents the left side of the heart from developing or functioning properly. HLHS is a complicated diagnosis that often requires multiple surgeries, multiple medications and, in Dale’s case, a pacemaker. Like many of…
Most new parents are in awe of their precious newborn — so in awe that they might not plan baby’s first pediatrician visit. This first visit usually happens within the first week after birth, so it’s important to choose a pediatrician before the baby is born. Most of the time the first visit is a…
Understanding swimmer’s ear vs. ear infection differences and how to recognize them can be difficult. Ear pain and infections are common and a host of reasons can be the cause. Here’s how to handle them. There are two main types of ear infections: acute otitis media (a middle ear infection) and otitis externa (swimmer’s ear)….
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…
On Nov. 6, 2008, Norton Healthcare employee Casey Phillips got the call no parent ever wants to receive. It was his father-in-law telling him he needed to get to the Shelbyville emergency room as fast as he could. His 14-year-old had tried to hang himself. “My heart stopped,” Phillips said. “As I was walking out…
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…
It’s been making national headlines this week — a teen in South Carolina died after consuming a heavy dose of caffeine. Reports indicate he drank a large Diet Mountain Dew, a café latte from McDonald’s and an energy drink just hours before his death. Dying from caffeine? Experts say it’s highly unlikely (there’s speculation other…
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!…
Quinton Higgins barely survived the deadly bus crash in 1988 and was treated at Norton Children’s Hospital. Quinton and his nurse, Judy Eberenz, still a Norton Children’s Hospital nurse today, recall the harrowing journey and how they share a bond 30 years later. Quinton: I always describe it as the best day of my life…
106.9 Morning Play duo to emcee, form team to support kids fighting cancer
***The following contains graphic details*** It’s a tragic experience I’ll never forget. When I was a med student, I saw a 4-year-old girl with a large tear in her vagina that required extensive surgery. The family said the child fell on the top of a plunger. The examination proved otherwise. The mother’s boyfriend ended up…