An innovative surgery using 3D printing technology is alleviating pain for some of the most critical and complicated cases. A 13-year-old girl from Clarksville, Indiana is one of those cases. Haley Kessinger was born with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism, as well as a deformity in her spine. As Haley got older, the curve…
Children, especially younger ones, process grief in different ways. Grief is not a feeling that we reserve solely for our loved ones; we also experience grief at the passing of people with whom we feel a strong connection, such as sports stars, actors, musicians and authors. Think about recent celebrity deaths, such as that of…
It’s unlikely Jim James was thinking of childhood cancer when he wrote the song “Victory Dance,” for My Morning Jacket’s 2011 record “Circuital.” The song, however, has become a rallying cry for the children and young adults undergoing treatment at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute. With the musician’s permission, the Norton Children’s Cancer Institute’s Cancer Beats…
Your child was referred to a pediatric neurologist for a neurological exam, also called a neuro exam, part of a complete neurological evaluation. You know your pediatrician and generally what to expect during those visits. What happens in a neurological exam, and what can you expect? Why would my child need a neurological exam? Your…
Everyone of us, young and old, is at risk for taking a stumble and breaking a bone, an injury also called a fracture. Children, however, are at risk for an additional type of injury: the growth plate fracture, also called growth plate injury. What is it, and how does it happen? What is the growth…
At the start of the new year, getting healthy and losing weight are on the minds of many. There are a lot of diets out there to choose from –– and while many diets promote their benefits, they may not promote that they are a fad diet. If you have a child with Type 1…
Cold viruses can survive on indoor surfaces for up to seven days, but are infectious only for about 24 hours. Generally, they last longer on hard, nonporous surfaces such as plastic or stainless steel. The virus is less likely to live as long on soft, porous surfaces such as tissues. You’re more likely to catch…
Chicken nuggets are an incredibly popular ‑ and versatile — food. They can act as an appetizer, a salad topping or an entree. Kids and adults enjoy them, so they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser. Traditional chicken nuggets are generally deep-fried, but these air-fried nuggets are perfect for any healthy meal. Additionally, these nuggets…
Menstrual cramps, also called period cramps, often are considered just an annoying, painful part of the menstrual period to be endured. However, period cramps can vary widely in frequency and severity. It can be tough for parents to know what’s normal, but pediatric gynecologists can help. Here’s what’s normal and what’s not –– and when…
In the weeks leading up to Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, 13-year-old Bradley Wilson was feeling sick. He’d gone to his pediatrician and was told that it was just a virus. Friday night, Aug. 28, he was as sick as he’d ever felt in his entire life. His parents realized that something was really wrong; Bradley…
The first patients have moved into the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital. The cardiac intensive care unit was designed just for their care, with the newest equipment and highly trained, experienced staff dedicated to treating heart conditions. Children born with congenital heart disease can be some of the most…
Your child needs dental surgery. What’s the benefit of going to a children’s hospital if your child needs a pediatric oral surgeon? Oral and maxillofacial surgery at a children’s hospital Benefits of having dental surgery in a children’s hospital include a multidisciplinary care team available to care for your child. There is a difference between…