The four-legged medical staff at Norton Children’s Hospital will soon have a new co-worker. PetSmart Charities Inc. has provided a $50,000 gift to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation to add a facility dog to Norton Healthcare’s Heel, Dog, Heal team in spring 2020. This will bring the number of dogs in the systemwide program to…
Young patients with serious heart conditions — and their families — have moved into the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Norton Children’s Hospital. What does a patient room look like? What does it mean for pediatric heart care for patients from Louisville and the region, including Southern Indiana? Take a look inside the…
Your child needs dental surgery. What’s the benefit of going to a children’s hospital if your child needs a pediatric oral surgeon? Oral and maxillofacial surgery at a children’s hospital Benefits of having dental surgery in a children’s hospital include a multidisciplinary care team available to care for your child. There is a difference between…
Brent Duncan, M.D., was eager to return to West Louisville, a calling for him to improve the lives of families in the medically underserved area. Dr. Duncan, family medicine physician, will provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan at Norton Community Medical Group – West Broadway, which opened in December. The practice is…
Norton Children’s Hospital is extraordinarily grateful for our donors and volunteers who embody the holiday season’s spirit of giving. Their abundant generosity provides countless gifts for patients and families who are away from the comforts of home at the holidays. Their kindness provides hope and helps to sprinkle some cheer at the hospital at a…
Holiday travel can be filled with a lot of fun memories for kids — road trips with the entire family, visits to their grandma’s and grandpa’s house and more. Before families hit the road this holiday season, Safe KidsLouisville, led by Norton Children’s Hospital,wants to remind parents and caregivers about some simple tips to keep…
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat and low-carbohydrate diet used to treat refractory epilepsy. It is calorie-controlled and based on a ratio that calculates the amount of fat, protein and carbohydrates to be consumed daily. This high-fat diet encourages the body to use fat, or ketones, as a fuel source. In a “traditional” diet, the…
Snow Ball Gala While you don’t have to be present to win, you may want to join us for the 30th anniversary of the Snow Ball gala! This magical night includes a cocktail hour, silent auction, gourmet meal, live entertainment and dancing to raise funds for Norton Children’s Hospital. Buy individual tickets The 2019 Norton…
For many kids, Halloween is a big sugar rush. But for children with diabetes, the holiday can be very challenging for the entire family. Fortunately, kids with diabetes still can enjoy the holiday. It just requires a different approach. Parents should plan ahead to work candy into their child’s diabetes meal plan or ensure they…
Start a holiday tradition with your family at the 30th annual Festival of Trees & Lights, Nov. 15 to 17. Marvel at the hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and décor items — all of which are for sale to raise funds for Norton Children’s Hospital. Every Friday until the event, the Children’s Hospital Foundation…
About 20% of students ages 12 to 18 experience some kind of bullying, according to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics. The highest numbers of students who are bullied are made fun of, called names or insulted, or are made the subject of rumors. Cyberbullying is just as serious as conventional…
Overuse of antibiotics is a worldwide problem, reducing the drug’s effectiveness and making serious bacterial infections resistant to treatment. For its efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing, Norton Children’s Hospital has been named an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence. The Infectious Diseases Society of America awards the distinction to hospitals that effectively prescribe antibiotics and combat…