Norton Healthcare has named Diane Scardino chief administrative officer of Norton Children’s Hospital and Norton Children’s Medical Center. In her role, Scardino will oversee all facets of the hospital’s operations and work diligently to ensure that children throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana have access to specialty and emergency care. She also will oversee operations of…
A local icon in the pediatric world has passed away. Richard S. “Dick” Wolf, M.D., who served as medical director of Norton Children’s Hospital from 1983 through 1995, passed away Oct. 17, 2023. In addition to being a well-known local pediatrician for 30 years, Dr. Wolf was instrumental in building Norton Children’s Hospital into what…
Norton Children’s is celebrating a milestone almost 40 years in the making. Doctors with Norton Children’s Heart Institute performed the hospital’s 100th pediatric heart transplant. The patient, a 9-year-old, is currently recovering. He had been on the transplant waiting list for almost a year. “It’s exciting to reach this milestone,” said Bahaaldin Alsoufi, M.D., chief…
Electronic cigarette use puts young people at risk of bronchitis, shortness of breath and other significant respiratory symptoms after just 30 days, according to a new study from the Center for Tobacco Research. The study found these teens were twice as likely to have bronchitis and 78% more likely to have shortness of breath. A…
A common item for newborns is gaining national attention for being linked to dozens of infant deaths. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recommended the first federal requirements for nursing pillows, while also discouraging caregivers from setting babies down on the U-shaped pillows to sleep. Those changes would include requirements for nursing pillows to…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending a long-acting monoclonal antibody injection to help protect infants from severe illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). One dose of this injection, first offered to families last year, may protect infants from serious RSV disease. The CDC estimates nationwide between 58,000 to 80,000 children…
Norton Healthcare continues to build on its promise to bring accessible health care to West Louisville. Today, Norton Children’s opened the only dedicated pediatrician office in the Russell neighborhood. Norton Children’s Medical Group – Russell, located in the Seven Counties Services building at 2225 W. Broadway, features more than 2,200 square feet of exam rooms…
Norton Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare have reached an agreement and have signed a new contract. This means that if you have Cigna as your health insurance provider, you will continue to be in-network when using Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. Thank you for placing your trust in Norton Healthcare and allowing us to provide for…
The Norton Children’s Hospital “Just for Kids” Transport Team set a new annual benchmark after a busy 2022. Nearly 3,000 times, the “Just for Kids” Transport Team answered calls from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana to get young patients to the critical care they needed. The record comes as the team celebrates its 45th anniversary….
Vaccines can save your child’s life by protecting against preventable diseases, including measles. The MMR vaccine protects against three viruses: measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). Measles is a highly contagious disease that causes a rash and fever. It also can affect the lungs and a person’s breathing. Serious cases can lead to brain inflammation…
Norton Healthcare* has announced changes to its financial assistance program. The changes are intended to increase access to health care by alleviating financial stress that often serves as a barrier and prevents individuals from seeking care. Previously, families were eligible for Norton Healthcare’s financial assistance program if their household income was equal to or less…
During winter more people tend to get sick, and COVID-19, the flu and RSV are the top three viruses going around at the moment. Although respiratory viruses can spread year-round, why do we see a spike in illnesses during this time of year? When it’s cold outside, people tend to congregate in closer quarters indoors,…