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…
We are pleased to share that Norton Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare have reached a new agreement, effective Oct. 1, 2025. This means patients who have Cigna Healthcare insurance will continue to be in-network when receiving care from Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. We appreciate your patience during this process. Our priority has always been to…
When your child is struggling with a stuffy nose, cough or congestion during cold and flu season, you want to find good strategies for child congestion relief. “It is easy for a parent to get overwhelmed standing in the cough/cold aisle in the drugstore, looking at all those medications and trying to decide which to…
After 622 days in the neonatal intensive care unit at Norton Children’s Hospital, Kingston Bryant finally got to go home. It was a moment his family had been dreaming of for nearly two years. Born at just 25 weeks of gestation, weighing less than a pound, Kingston entered the world fighting for his life. From…
When most parents hear “RSV,” they usually think of sick infants and babies. While respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is most serious for infants (children ages 12 months and under), many families are surprised to learn that RSV in children — including toddlers and preschoolers — sometimes can cause more severe symptoms than expected. “Parents often…
BECOME A HERO FOR KIDS. Sign up to give monthly. Before his sweet arrival, Leeland’s parents knew he would be a warrior. He was diagnosed with two life-threatening conditions during pregnancy, and the family knew he would require months of critical care in the Norton Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Leeland spent nine months…
My baby sister, Avery, was only 3 when she was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. I was a senior in high school, enjoying football games and hanging out with friends. I had no idea everything would change in a single weekend. Earlier that week, Avery had fallen out of bed and ended up with…
Eight-year-old Skylin Williams from New Albany, Indiana, is celebrating a second chance at life thanks to a lifesaving heart transplant. After a difficult journey filled with uncertainty, Skylin has a story that serves as a testament to resilience, hope and the power of modern medicine. Skylin’s health crisis began in April 2024 when her mother,…
Parenting a teenager comes with plenty of challenges, but when your teen seems more withdrawn, irritable or overwhelmed than usual, it’s natural to wonder: Is this normal adolescent behavior, or are they showing real symptoms of anxiety and depression in teens? You’re not alone in asking that question. Today’s teens are under a lot of…
Your child is now old enough for “the talk.” You’re probably wondering, where do you start? What do you say? How do you discuss details without making it weird? For many parents, talking to teens about sex and relationships can feel awkward or overwhelming. These conversations, however, are among the most important ones you’ll have…
August is “Make-a-Will Month,” a nationwide reminder of the importance of planning for the future — not just for your peace of mind, but for the people and causes you care about most. At Norton Children’s Hospital, we believe that every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong. By including a gift…
As Norton Children’s plans a new pediatric care campus, including a second dedicated children’s hospital, the health system has launched a community survey to ensure that local voices are at the heart of the vision. Available now at NortonChildrens.com/New-Campus, the brief survey invites parents, caregivers, educators and community members to share what matters most to…