Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its gastroenterology team. James P. Franciosi, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Gastroenterology and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. In these roles, Dr. Franciosi will lead Norton Children’s team of physicians…
Norton Children’s has been named in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2024-2025 rankings. In addition to being named the top children’s hospital in Kentucky, Norton Children’s was nationally ranked in seven specialties. “We’re honored to be the No. 1 children’s hospital in Kentucky and home to some of the nation’s best specialties…
Ethan Wright takes any obstacle he faces in stride. His passion for playing soccer has only continued to grow since his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, which has taught him even more about grit and determination — both on and off the soccer field. Ethan, a 15-year-old student at the J. Graham Brown School in Louisville,…
Every year in the U.S., 3,500 to 4,000 children are diagnosed with leukemia. That’s about 30% of all childhood cancers. Leukemia is a type of cancer that develops in the bone marrow. New blood cells don’t grow properly, which leads to production of many of these immature cells. The most common type in children often…
A new nasal spray will give patients and families an alternative option for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. In August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first treatment for anaphylaxis by epinephrine nasal spray rather than an injection delivered through devices like the EpiPen. Anaphylaxis, sometimes called anaphylactic shock, is a severe…
Following a childhood immunization schedule can stop many serious, preventable and deadly illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends following an immunization schedule for your child’s vaccinations. This schedule lays out which shots your child should receive and when they should be administered. “Childhood vaccines are given at intervals that allow the…
An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes research…
Audrey Bennett from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was excited to be a first-time mom and overjoyed for the arrival of twins. “I had written out and discussed my birthing plan in advance,” Audrey said. “I was confident going into my next appointment, but things quickly changed when the twins had other plans. I went into labor…
Norton Children’s orthopedic surgeons now have more advanced computer navigation technology to treat kids and teenagers with scoliosis and other spine deformities. Called the 7D Surgical Navigation System, this imaging guidance system is designed to aid surgeons in the operating room. Norton Children’s Hospital is the first pediatric hospital in Kentucky to use 7D. “With…
Every cold season typically brings challenges for Bodi Johnson, a 5-year-old Western Kentucky boy with Down syndrome. His vulnerability to respiratory infections often leads to hospital stays, and November 2023 was no different. Bodi was admitted to an Evansville, Indiana, hospital with a severe case of respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. The infection…
It’s not just kids back in class. School is now in session for germs — viruses and bacteria that cause illnesses that make your child (or you) sick. Most common illnesses can be prevented with regular hand-washing and not sharing food utensils and drinks. As a parent, what do you need to watch for? Here…
When Greta Wermeling made her early entrance into the world in October 2022, she was met with immediate medical challenges. Born six weeks prematurely at a Louisville hospital, she was intubated right after delivery. Her first night was particularly concerning, as Greta experienced periods of unexplained apnea (a breathing disorder). This led to her transfer…