An asthma attack in a child can be scary. Wheezing — a whistling sound especially when exhaling — is the classic sign of an attack or flare-up. Other common signs are coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. A child with asthma may only have some of these symptoms. If your child has been diagnosed…
Stress in children can show up as mood swings, acting out, changes in sleep patterns or bed-wetting. Some kids have physical reactions, including stomachaches and headaches. Others have trouble concentrating or completing schoolwork. Still others become withdrawn or spend a lot of time alone. “Changes in routine such as school closure, and isolation from friends…
Clubfoot, sometimes known as club leg, affects roughly 1 out of 1,000 newborns. Clubfoot treatment, including the Ponseti method, can begin soon after birth. Treatment with a pediatric orthopedist can give children with clubfoot the opportunity to have nearly 100% effective correction on their affected feet. What is clubfoot? Clubfoot is a condition present at…
Two years ago, 16-year-old Grant Oller had a slight cough the morning after attending a dance with friends. The cough got worse, and after he felt exhausted and developed a sore throat, he went to his pediatrician. His oxygen levels were so low that his pediatrician admitted him to a local hospital in Owensboro. The…
With a few tugs on a knotted rope, 16-year-old Jillian Hebermehl rang the bell that marked the end of her chemotherapy. Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Offering unparalleled and individualized childhood cancer care to families. Call (502) 588-3600 The ringing echoed past cheering nurses, signifying an incredible milestone for yet another pediatric cancer patient at Norton…
La renuencia de obtener una vacuna del COVID-19 puede obstaculizar su efectividad As vaccination against COVID-19 is on the horizon, physicians and public health officials are concerned that this potentially lifesaving measure will be viewed with skepticism and even refusal. The vast majority of individuals get vaccinations as recommended, but in recent decades an increase…
A child’s urinary system plays an important role in filtering and eliminating waste products from the body. A balanced diet filled with key power foods can have a big impact on keeping the body healthy. Our specialists at Norton Children’s Urology recommend five power foods to improve urinary health. Water. Drinking plenty of water is…
When Dana’s daughter, LeAnn, was born at 25 weeks, she weighed 1 pound, 10 ounces. Born more than three months early, LeAnn was so fragile she couldn’t be held or even taken out of the incubator for a week, and her skin looked almost see-through, her mother recalled. LeAnn would spend months overcoming one health…
If your child has seizures that aren’t helped by medication, you may be considering surgery. Epilepsy surgery’s risks and benefits for a child are complicated and are better understood with as much information as possible. To help with this task, pediatric neurosurgeon Ian S. Mutchnick, M.D. M.S., and the team at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute…
The rapid spread of the coronavirus has made it critical that accurate health information be distributed as quickly as possible to Kentucky residents. The Kentucky Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital stepped up to establish the commonwealth’s COVID-19 hotline in early March. The center is led by Ashley Webb, Pharm.D., DABAT, who oversees a…
For so many, this year has felt like a long haul with no end in sight. A global pandemic, racial injustice and economic insecurity have all contributed to surging rates of mental illness in families across our community. Young people, Black and Hispanic communities, essential workers and unpaid caregivers report the highest rates of anxiety,…
One thing COVID-19 has taught us is that we don’t need to be physically together to be together. Virtual celebrations are an ideal way to catch up with those who live both near and far. Gather ’round your digital devices Ugly holiday sweater contest Holiday home tours Holiday baking day Tree-trimming party Check in on those…