Norton Children’s ‘Just for Kids’ Transport Team enhances regional pediatric care with new helicopter
When a child needs critical care, every second matters. Building on decades of service to children and families across Kentucky and Southern Indiana, the Norton Children’s “Just for Kids” Transport Team has a new helicopter that will help ensure critically ill and injured children can quickly reach specialized pediatric care when they need it most….
Read Full StoryKentucky measles outbreak: What families in Kentucky and Southern Indiana need to know
Kentucky is in the middle of its largest measles outbreak in more than three decades, and health officials in Southern Indiana are tracking cases of their own. This is the time for parents to check their child’s vaccination status and be on the lookout for possible exposures and symptoms. Measles is a highly contagious viral…
Read Full StoryNorton Children’s opens Kentucky’s first dedicated fetal care center, expanding specialized care for families across the commonwealth
Norton Children’s has opened a new center for expectant families needing complex medical care. Norton Children’s Fetal Care Center will be a regional destination for parents when their baby is diagnosed with a serious medical condition before birth. The center, at 601 S. Floyd St. in Louisville, brings together pregnancy and fetal specialists, advanced imaging…
Read Full StoryNorton 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…
Read Full StoryInhaled 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…
Read Full StoryOne 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…
Read Full StoryNorton 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….
Read Full StoryChildren’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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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…
Read Full StoryNorton 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…
Read Full StoryHospital’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…
Read Full StoryNorton 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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