Norton Children’s celebrated the opening of its new campus in Hikes Point. The facility represents a $16 million investment with the goal of enhancing pediatric care in the community. The 45,000-square-foot facility, located in the former Kmart building off Breckenridge Lane and Taylorsville Road, is the new home to Norton Children’s Autism Center. It also…
The number of medications prescribed for children for many behavioral and mental health conditions has increased over the years, prompting concerns about overmedication of children. Medication successfully can treat behavioral and emotional conditions such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and insomnia. These drugs, which affect the central nervous system, are also known as psychotropics….
There are three types of bullying: Verbal bullying, social bullying and physical bullying. Bullies use these strategies to gain control over a child emotionally or even sexually. It can happen anywhere – at school, out of school, on the bus, on the internet. At that root of bullying is aggressive behavior that takes advantage of…
Pediatricians at Norton Children’s Medical Group are gearing up for the upcoming influenza (flu) season, which typically runs from October through May. While already high levels of COVID-19 are circulating in our communities, the flu and other respiratory viruses (such as RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus) are expected to rise again this year as they…
This story is also available in English ¿Qué causa la conjuntivitis? La conjuntivitis puede ser causada por un virus, bacterias, reacciones alérgicas o irritantes ambientales. También conocida como conjuntivitis, es una inflamación de la conjuntiva, la parte blanca del ojo y los párpados internos. “La conjuntivitis puede ser extremadamente contagiosa y propagarse a través de…
If your child has seasonal allergies, you may be wondering what is the best OTC allergy medicine for kids. According to allergists, the medication that can offer the best relief likely depends on a child’s age and symptoms. Generally speaking, nasal steroid sprays tend to be the best daily medication to treat allergy symptoms and…
A medical home is not so much a place as a partnership — a team of pediatric care providers that knows your child’s health history and provides your child’s care as they grow. Your medical home providers create a bond that not only respects and honors your culture and traditions, but also develops a trusting…
Today, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and Norton Healthcare broke ground on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus at 28th Street and Broadway that will include a 120,000 square-foot opportunity center and the first hospital west of Ninth Street in more than 100 years. Together, both organizations are investing more than $100 million to transform a 20-acre brownfield site in…
What are developmental milestones? A child’s milestones, such as speaking their first word or taking their first step, can be an exciting time for parents, but these moments also serve as important clues that a child is developmentally on track. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developmental milestones are things that…
Summer break is the best time to schedule a sports physical. At most schools, a sports physical must happen before a child can participate in sports or various extracurricular activities. Many elementary, middle and high school students start new sports seasons when they return to school in August. For most, an annual exam, known as…
Getting ready to go back to school is a busy time for all families, no matter what grade their child is entering. Despite everything else on parents’ to-do lists, it’s important to check up on your child’s health and prioritize scheduling your child’s annual comprehensive wellness exam, also known as a “well-child checkup.” A lot…
“We recommend that babies are either formula fed or breastfed until age 6 months. Shortly before 6 months, babies who are meeting developmental milestones can have their formula supplemented with purees, cereal and other solid foods to help the formula last,” said Heather M. Felton, M.D., pediatrician with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Germantown. Most cow’s…