We know it’s a stressful time after learning your child will be born with a congenital heart condition, and it is common to want a second opinion. We welcome families seeking second opinions at Norton Children’s Heart Institute. For families expecting babies with congenital heart defects and other heart conditions, planning the road ahead starts before…
If you suspect your child has a broken bone, you may be wondering whether it is best to take them to an urgent care center or to the emergency room. It depends on the situation, and how severe the injury appears to be. If your child experiences an acute injury, such as a severe sprain…
Migraine in teenagers is relatively common. It can be a disabling neurologic condition that can interfere with school attendance, academic performance and other important obligations, like work and sports. Nearly 10% of children and teens deal with migraine, and more teenage girls will experience migraine, compared with teenage boys. Overall, increasing amounts of stress on…
The best diet for children with hypothyroidism is a lot like a healthy diet for any other child. They should eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day, along with starches like pasta, potatoes, bread and rice that are higher in fiber; dairy or dairy alternatives; and beans, eggs, meat or other…
When your child is between the ages of 3 and 6, the routines of well-child visits with your pediatrician can fall off the calendar. They aren’t toddlers or babies anymore, and they haven’t started school. Sometimes life takes over. But these are important years for well-child visits. Critical developmental milestones should be met during these…
Being a facility dog requires patience, a calm demeanor and adaptability. These qualities are even more important for dogs supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD often experience anxiety, stress induced by new environments, difficulty with social engagement and a need for sensory support. The Norton Children’s Autism Center has state-of-the-art equipment…
A specialized ultrasound, known as a fetal echocardiogram, can detect a myriad of fetal heart abnormalities well before your baby is born. This type of scan is available at Norton Children’s Heart Institute. A fetal heart condition may be detected as early as a 20-week anatomy scan. If a fetal heart abnormality is suspected during…
When a new parent thinks of their child’s first trip by air, thoughts probably go to Disney World or the beach. They never think it will be for lifesaving medical care. But thank goodness a service exists that can quickly get a child, even a premature baby, to pediatric specialists when they need it most….
Dulce Alvarez Batres of Louisville, Kentucky, was diagnosed with neonatal diabetes when she was just 1 week old. Dulce’s mom, Wendy Batres, was not prepared at all. “She is a girl that is teaching us a lot,” Wendy said. “From the get-go we have been learning with her.” Although Dulce was born full term at…
Callahan Burke is an active toddler who loves playing outside, riding on her scooter, jumping on the trampoline and trying her best to keep up with her big brother and sister. When she was 3, she fell off her scooter and fractured her elbow. Although it’s never good timing for a child to sustain an…
If your child has broken a bone, they will likely have to remain in a cast for some time, and you may be wondering when it is time to remove their cast after a fracture. This can depend on several factors, including the child’s age, the bone that was fractured, the location of the fracture…
As Liam Atherton crossed the finish line at the Bluegrass BMX championship last fall, the 11-year-old couldn’t help but smile. Not only had Liam won the race in the sport he loves, but just hours earlier, he finished chemotherapy to conquer a spine tumor that threatened his mobility. Liam has participated in BMX since he…