CICU, Heart, Heart Transplant, NICU

Service with heart: A pediatric transplant nurse’s story

As a nurse practitioner for Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, Mary T. “Terri” Massey, APRN, has become an invaluable force caring for the youngest and sickest heart patients. Her journey within Norton Children’s tells a story of compassion, strength and purpose. Having been part of Norton Children’s since 1986,…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Heart, Heart Transplant

Meet the Norton Children’s surgeon who delivers every heart transplant

It’s a phone call pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Deborah J. Kozik, D.O., has received more than 100 times. One of her patients has been waiting months for a new heart. On this morning, a donor heart in another state has become available. There’s little time to waste. Dr. Kozik and the team are on a plane…

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Pulmonology

Patient’s family hopeful, with Norton Children’s help, to find answers for rare lung disease

Cora Anne is bright-eyed and all smiles during her pulmonology appointment at Norton Children’s. Only 4 months old, she’s already spent a good deal of her life in hospital rooms. “As sick as she is, it’s crazy how happy she still is. She doesn’t let things bother her; she just smiles away,” said Alisha Sizemore,…

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Diabetes, Endocrinology

New devices offer more options than ever to manage blood sugar

If you have diabetes, new devices give you more options than ever to manage your glucose levels. An insulin pump can deliver insulin throughout the day without the need for multiple daily injections. Thanks to advances in technology, insulin pumps are now able to link with continuous glucose monitors. This means the pump can vary…

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Autism, Childrens Hospital Foundation

Norton Children’s Celebrates celebrates new Autism Center Playground

Norton Children’s Autism Center , affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, now has an outdoor playground especially designed to help kids with autism overcome anxieties and sensitivities . It was made possible by donations to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation. “This playground provides so much. The obvious thing is play, which for many of our…

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Fontan Procedure, Heart, Heart Transplant, Pulmonary Hypertension

What does a pediatric cardiac surgeon do?

A pediatric cardiac surgeon is a doctor with specialized training to perform heart surgery on children. The majority of heart problems requiring surgery on children are congenital heart defects. A skilled pediatric cardiac surgeon is capable of repairing all types of complex heart defects on newborns, babies, young children and teens. Given the complexity of…

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Brain Tumor, Cancer

Effects of pediatric brain tumors on vision

Just under half of children with brain tumors have symptoms that affect their vision. Brain tumors either from direct compression of the visual pathway by the tumor or from elevated pressure from increased fluid (hydrocephalus) in the brain. Most children with brain tumors have obstructive hydrocephalus at diagnosis, according to Michael Angelo Huang, M.D., pediatric…

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News

Norton Children’s Hospital names new leader

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…

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Autism, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Genetic tests provided as part of study for kids referred for possible autism

Some children referred to Norton Children’s Development Center, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, for evaluation of possible autism may be eligible for genetic testing at no cost as part of a research study. About 200 genes are known to be associated with autism spectrum disorder. Genetic testing can give your health care provider…

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Brain Tumor, Cancer

Tests for finding brain tumors in children

A child who has sudden changes in vision, hearing or speech, or develops balance issues or other symptoms that suggest a possible brain tumor may need to have 3D pictures taken of their brain. “Based on a child’s symptoms and a clinical evaluation, brain imaging is the next step,” said Mustafa Barbour, M.D., pediatric hematologist/oncologist…

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Defibrillator and Pacemaker, Heart

New type of pacemaker gets Louisville girl active again

Aubrie Chandler loves volleyball. A hitter on her championship team last year, Aubrie, 12, has always wanted to play as the libero, a defensive player in the back row who receives lots of spikes and hard-hit balls. Due to a heart condition and having an abdominal pacemaker, Aubrie has refrained from playing her favorite position…

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Behavioral-Mental Health, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Discuss hyperactivity or inattention in a preschooler at your next well-child visit

Some signs and symptoms linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) actually can be a sign that your preschooler is developing exactly as they should. Your child’s behavior can be especially challenging at this age, and that’s perfectly normal as they start to gain some independence. Consistent check ups with your pediatrician in the preschool years are…

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