Whenever guests of Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital hear the smooth sounds of piano music filling the lobby, Reggie Watkins is likely behind the keys. “I get to share my gift and positively impact other people,” Reggie said. “You really feel like you did a good deed when people just look and smile with a…
Unexpected trips to the hospital can spoil holiday fun for families and friends as they gather to celebrate. “Every year, we see patients experience preventable injuries during the holidays,” said Brit L. Anderson, M.D., physician with Norton Children’s Emergency Medicine, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. “Norton Children’s encourages families to take extra precautions…
Preventing or delaying the onset of Type 2 diabetes in children can include small, simple changes to increase daily physical activity and eat a healthier diet. Even a small amount of weight loss can help prevent or delay diabetes. In Kentucky, 23.8% of kids ages 10 to 17 are obese. That’s the highest obesity rate…
Autism in girls can present differently than in boys, and research shows girls can be better at hiding symptoms of autism for a variety of reasons. For decades, boys have been four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Today, according to researchers, certain signs of autism in girls can look different or be…
What is Wilms tumor? Wilms tumor is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys. It is the most common form of kidney cancer in children. According to a new study, around 15% of children with Wilms tumor are genetically predisposed to the disease. Genetic testing is available to patients of Norton Children’s Cancer…
No one wants their child to get cancer, no matter what stage of life they’re in. The reality is, cancer can affect anyone at any time — but did you know that teaching your child certain healthy habits can help reduce their risk of cancer later in life? “It is never too early to learn…
Does COVID-19 affect diabetes? COVID-19 can increase the risks of diabetes complications. Although children with diabetes are not more likely to get COVID-19 because of their condition, it can lead to other health concerns. Viral infections and high blood sugar also can cause inflammation in diabetes patients, which contributes to more serious illness and diabetes-related…
Photo: Jeffrey Cumberbatch, chair of the Norton Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors and Marita Willis, chair of the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation board of trustees Chair Marita Willis arrives at board meetings a few minutes early to silently read the Norton Healthcare mission statement. It’s the line about…
Eating disorders have increased around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic’s lockdowns and other changes. Eating disorders thrive in isolation and are fueled in part by social media, according to Andrea L. Krause, M.D., a pediatric hospitalist with Norton Children’s Inpatient Care, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. The pandemic supplied plenty of both….
Trey Adams is an active 11-year-old. He competes nationally in taekwondo and various styles of dance and practices one or the other pretty much every day. A little more than year ago, Trey started wetting the bed. When he went with his mother to his pediatrician to find out what was going on, a finger-prick…
A pediatrician is more than just your child’s doctor; they are an advocate for your child’s health and also act as a supportive resource for parents. Pediatricians see children of all ages, from newborns to young adults. “Pediatricians are uniquely trained to support your child’s overall health, including their physical, mental, emotional and social well-being,”…
The number of flu patients who have sought care at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s has soared in recent weeks as thousands have caught the seasonal respiratory illness. “After two relatively mild flu seasons, we are seeing flu cases surge throughout the community,” said Mary E. Rademaker, M.D., medical director of Norton Immediate Care Centers….