News, Patient Stories, PICU

Norton Children’s patient celebrates recovery

Just days before her 1st birthday, Emersyn Lucas was attacked by her family dog, leaving her with severe injuries. Now, at 2 years old, Emersyn has made a full recovery and recently visited the nurses who played a pivotal role in her healing process. In Dec. 29, 2023, Harley, the family dog, who had always…

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NICU, PICU

Neonatologist champions follow-up clinic for NICU graduates

When Hannah R. Fischer, M.D., neonatologist with Norton Children’s Neonatology was doing her pediatric residency, it was in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where she found her calling. Despite the long and difficult days, she couldn’t wait to get up in the morning and see her tiny patients and their families. “I thought that…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, PICU, Trauma

Norton Children’s Hospital opens newly renovated pediatric intensive care unit

Norton Healthcare cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Norton Children’s Hospital pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), marking the completion of a $78 million expansion and renovation project to improve critical care services for children and expand a family-centered approach to treating the region’s sickest kids. The $9 million renovation of the PICU included transforming…

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CICU, Foundation, Heart, Norton Childrens Hospital, PICU

Behind the scenes of the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit dedication

The Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), was dedicated Dec. 23, 2019, at Norton Children’s Hospital. More than 125 donors, physicians, staff members, former patients and family members gathered to help celebrate the occasion. The new unit is part of Norton Healthcare’s $78.3 million investment to renovate several areas of Norton Children’s Hospital. Norton…

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Cardiac Catheterization, Childrens Hospital Foundation, CICU, Heart, PICU

Norton Children’s Hospital dedicates Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

The Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), part of Norton Children’s Heart Institute, was dedicated today at Norton Children’s Hospital. More than 125 donors, physicians, staff members, former patients and family members gathered to help celebrate the occasion. The CICU is a specialized unit for pediatric heart patients. With 17 private rooms, including three…

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Heart, Heart Transplant, Patient Stories, PICU

Baby elephant’s name to be unveiled by toddler with a new heart

In Eli Alexander’s 23 months of life, he has overcome a congenital heart defect with the help of a heart transplant. His family has taken to comparing his strength and bravery to an elephant’s. It only made sense that he should help unveil the name of the Louisville Zoo’s baby elephant. In a naming contest…

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