Feeding your little one can be rewarding and challenging. Rest assured that if you are feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Feeding a baby is a round-the-clock job, but it’s a way for caregivers to bond with the newest member of the family. Remember, every baby is different, so use the following as a guide, not…
Norton Children’s, a comprehensive pediatric health care system based in Louisville, plans to build a new pediatric care campus that will include a full-service hospital for children with complex medical needs, research facilities and expanded specialty services. The project marks a major expansion for the health care system and will feature the system’s second dedicated…
If you’re reading this in the middle of the night with a crying baby nearby, you’ve come to the right place. A screaming child is hard on parents, but a baby fussy at night can be extra overwhelming. “The mix of fatigue and worry can be very stressful,” said Heather M. Felton, M.D., pediatrician with…
When Ezekiel Nzombi was just 2 years old, his family faced a nightmare no parent expects. Ezekiel suddenly began showing alarming symptoms — loss of coordination, slurred speech and one-sided weakness. “He was playing with a basketball and suddenly fell and started crying,” said Megan Nzombi, Ezekiel’s mom. “I went to give him a drink….
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Norton Children’s announced plans to create Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Resource Center, a space to support patients and families through every step of their cancer journey. The center, to be located on the eighth floor of the Novak Center for Children’s Health, will bring together a wide range of cancer…
Landen Lester, 18, has spent the last several months at Norton Children’s Hospital waiting for a lifesaving heart transplant. While other seniors were gearing up for prom, senior week and graduation, Landen was undergoing treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy and adjusting to life with a ventricular assist device. But one thing he wouldn’t miss? Graduation. Thanks…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (April 23, 2025) – Graves Gilbert Clinic and Norton Children’s today announced a collaboration that will grow pediatric health care in the region. The agreement will allow the two organizations to work together with the goal of expanding specialty care for kids, allowing Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky families to receive…
More than 42,000 donors contributed $200,718,740 to not-for-profit Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s during their “Just Imagine” campaign. The campaign launched publicly in early 2024 to raise funds to help improve the health and quality of life for every person in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation led…
Less than a year ago, Lylah Curry experienced numerous severe injuries in an accident and was unsure if she’d ever be back on a softball field. “Now, as I step into the [batter’s] box, all I can think is, ‘Thank God I’m able to play,’” Lylah said. A devastating accident Lylah’s life changed in an…
Jordan Jones loves a good battle. The multisport athlete at Louisville Collegiate School thrives against the toughest competition on the court or the field. But another battle threatened to derail not only her passion for sports, but also the opportunity of being a normal teenager. At age 7, Jordan began experiencing migraine headaches. For nearly…
Kentucky’s child abuse rate has increased, according to the latest national report, with the commonwealth now nearly doubling the national child abuse rate. The “Child Maltreatment 2023” report, released this year by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Children’s Bureau, found the rate of child maltreatment victims in Kentucky was 14.2 per 1,000…
At 14 years old, Kadence Holthouser was already making a name for herself on the volleyball court. Known for her exceptional skills as a defensive specialist, she was a standout as a freshman at Henry County High School in New Castle, Kentucky, about an hour’s drive northeast of Louisville. Volleyball isn’t just a sport; it’s…