Norton Healthcare now has state-of-the-art technology for monitoring and correcting mobility issues associated with walking patterns, also called gait. The Norton Mobility Lab, located at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, creates a virtual reality experience for patients while tracking their walking pattern. The lab is designed to help pediatric and adult patients with gait issues…
The documentary “Screenagers” features a woman who is both a mother and pediatrician searching for the answer to how much screen time is appropriate for kids. Norton Children’s Prevention and Wellness is hosting a screening for middle school and high school students and parents so families can begin the conversation around how technology affects our…
For the past year, construction crews at Norton Children’s Hospital have been working on a project that transformed the front of the hospital. Gone are the dark windows, replaced now by brightly colored glass that coordinates with the iconic “Just for Kids” balloon logo. Behind the glass is the new S. Randolph Scheen Family Conference…
Norton Children’s Hospital has joined an elite group of pediatric hospitals with a real-time, thermal imaging and laser system to perform laser ablation surgery for epilepsy, uncontrollable seizures and deep brain tumors. The technology, called Visualase, allows doctors to perform MRI-guided laser ablation surgery, which is less invasive and in most cases has a much…
Choosing where to have your child’s surgery can be a daunting task. What kind of care is going to make your child and family feel safest, physically and emotionally? Technology advancements have made it possible for some procedures to be done at outpatient surgery centers. Costs can be lower at these types of locations. However,…
Social media and technology can increase communication and access to a world of possibilities, but they also can contribute to bullying and dangerous activities. Do you know what apps your teen is using? We’ve created a list of the four most popular apps to be aware of. Instagram Rated 8 out of 10 on safety…
Don’t you wish sometimes things could slow down? Our lives keep getting busier and busier, especially when it comes to being a parent. Working a full day, taking the kids to practice, music lessons, getting dinner on the table, then spending quality time together can be exhausting. Factor in keeping the kids healthy — luckily, technology…