Cancer, Childrens Hospital Foundation, News

Norton Children’s dedicates renovated family room to support cancer patients and their families

For families facing childhood cancer, even small comforts can make a big difference. Now, thanks to the generosity of community partners and donors, a newly renovated space at Norton Children’s Hospital is designed to provide just that. The reimagined David & Carol Tinkle Family Room was funded through more than $435,000 from the Norton Children’s…

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Diabetes, Endocrinology, News

Inhaled insulin expands for the treatment of children 6 and up

Researchers at Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, were involved with Afrezza studies that have led to a safe and effective Type 1 diabetes treatment option for children, and they continue exploring its role in exercise and diabetes management. For thousands of children with Type 1 diabetes, controlling the…

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New Campus, News

One year later: Community voices shaping Norton Children’s future pediatric care campus and hospital

One year after announcing plans to build a new pediatric campus and second children’s hospital, Norton Children’s is advancing the project with input from families, caregivers and community members from across the region. Over the past year, more than 10,000 families and community members from 96 Kentucky and Indiana counties and across 31 states have…

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Heart, News

Norton Children’s Heart Institute welcomes Felix W. Tsai, M.D., pediatric heart surgeon: ‘It’s about the families’:

Norton Children’s Heart Institute is proud to welcome Felix W. Tsai, M.D., as our newest pediatric heart surgeon. This milestone marks a meaningful step forward for families across Kentucky and the surrounding region. With Dr. Tsai’s arrival, our program now includes three dedicated pediatric heart surgeons, which is a significant expansion of our surgical team….

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News, Spine

Children’s spine care just got a trusted new champion

Families across Kentucky and Southern Indiana now have a new place to turn for specialized pediatric spine care. Norton Children’s and Norton Leatherman Spine have combined their expertise to create something remarkable: Norton Children’s Leatherman Spine — a dedicated practice built exclusively to serve children facing spine disorders. With two convenient Louisville locations (downtown on…

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News

Kentucky General Assembly supports resolution and citation for Norton Children’s

Norton Children’s recognized for care in Kentucky Commonwealth’s General Assembly supports resolution and citation Kentucky Sen. Julie Raque Adams and Rep. Susan Witten both filed motions in their respective legislative chambers on Feb. 26, 2026, recognizing Norton Children’s for its commitment to caring for children in Kentucky and efforts to expand services with a planned…

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Cancer, Childrens Hospital Foundation, News

Norton Children’s dedicates new cancer resource center

Norton Children’s, alongside state leaders, patients, families and the community, dedicated Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Resource Center, a new space designed to support children with cancer and their families through every phase of the cancer journey. Located on the eighth floor of Novak Center for Children’s Health, the resource center brings together a wide range…

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News, NICU, Patient Stories

Hospital’s live camera system offers comfort and connection to babies’ families

When a baby needs specialized care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) the hospital stay can last for months, and sometimes far from home. Now, a new program at Norton Children’s offers a way for families to stay connected to their NICU babies — even from afar. AngelEye is a secure camera system installed…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, News

Norton Children’s Hospital receives $15,000 Play Grant from The Toy Foundation

Norton Children’s Hospital has been awarded a $15,000 Play Grant from The Toy Foundation through the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. The grant will fund safe, inclusive toys and activities designed to help children feel more comfortable during hospital stays.   “Norton Children’s Hospital is honored to receive this grant from The Toy Foundation,” said Heather…

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Health & Wellness, News

Rates of high blood pressure in kids have nearly doubled in 20 years

High blood pressure, once considered an adult health condition, is becoming more common in kids and teens. A new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health found that global high blood pressure rates in children have nearly doubled this century. In 2000, about 3.4% of boys and 3% of girls had high blood…

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News, Orthopedics, Scoliosis, Spine

Norton Children’s first to offer revolutionary scoliosis treatment for young children

Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville surgeons recently became the first in the world to perform a breakthrough treatment for young children with scoliosis. The new device, VerteGlide, represents a major advancement that could dramatically reduce the number of surgeries children need and give them a childhood defined less by trips to the hospital. Like traditional…

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News

Norton Children’s named a best children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report

Norton Children’s has been named Kentucky’s No. 1 children’s hospital and ranked nationally in eight specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025-2026. Norton Children’s nationally ranked specialties include: The recognition comes on the heels of Norton Children’s announced plans for a new 150-acre pediatric health campus in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, which will…

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