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Important update about Cigna insurance coverage

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…

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Get your will for free and help Norton Children’s help children

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…

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Norton Children’s launches community survey to help shape new pediatric care campus

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…

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Norton Children’s announces new pediatric care campus, second dedicated hospital

Norton Children’s, a comprehensive pediatric health care system based in Louisville, plans to build a new pediatric care campus that will include a full-service hospital for children with complex medical needs, research facilities and expanded specialty services. The project marks a major expansion for the health care system and will feature the system’s second dedicated…

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Norton Children’s Cancer Institute announces new family resource center

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Norton Children’s announced plans to create Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Resource Center, a space to support patients and families through every step of their cancer journey. The center, to be located on the eighth floor of the Novak Center for Children’s Health, will bring together a wide range of cancer…

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Graves Gilbert Clinic, Norton Children’s announce collaboration to enhance nationally ranked pediatric care in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (April 23, 2025) – Graves Gilbert Clinic and Norton Children’s today announced a collaboration that will grow pediatric health care in the region. The agreement will allow the two organizations to work together with the goal of expanding specialty care for kids, allowing Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky families to receive…

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How does a happy child look and act?

As a child psychologist working with families for over a decade, I’ve come to understand that childhood happiness is far more complex than simply having what you want or doing as you please. It’s a rich tapestry woven from genuine smiles, curiosity about the world, meaningful relationships and the ability to navigate life’s ups and…

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Family ‘forever grateful’ to Norton Children’s team for saving 1.5-pound baby’s life

As an extreme preemie born at 24 weeks, Myla Hawkins faced uncertain odds for survival. It was a long journey in the Norton Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), with a care team that remained dedicated to providing lifesaving care during a series of medical emergencies. Myla overcame all these obstacles and is now…

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Cancer, News, Patient Stories

Bowling Green 4-year-old called ‘brave’ by doctor treating his leukemia

Mica and Samantha Baker of Bowling Green, Kentucky, are the parents of four children, all boys, with August “Auggie” Baker being the youngest. For all their children, annual well-child visits with their pediatrician are routine to make sure everyone is healthy and hitting milestones. “Auggie started out the healthiest among his siblings,” Samantha said.  Life…

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Hope and gratitude: Skylin’s journey to getting a new heart

Eight-year-old Skylin Williams, from New Albany, Indiana, is celebrating the new year in a way she once thought was a distant dream — at home with her family, 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…

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Toddler defies odds after being diagnosed with rare genetic disease

Everleigh Johns is a miracle baby. She has an extremely rare genetic condition, but it wasn’t an easy or clear path to reach her diagnosis. For months, her care team never stopped treating her symptoms while searching for answers — until a special genetic test would finally reveal the cause of Everleigh’s struggles. By the…

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Side effects of energy drinks in kids and teens

Energy drinks, sports drinks and other beverages with high amounts of caffeine and added sugar can make kids and adults, sleepless, jittery and anxious. Increased heart rate and high blood pressure are other risks of highly caffeinated energy drinks. In children and teens, the child and parent may not be aware of all that’s in…

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