Becoming a first-time parent can be nerve-wracking, even more so when that day comes much sooner than expected. “It’s been a roller coaster,” said Austin Myers. Austin’s identical twin sons, Tate and Tripp Myers, were born premature at 26 weeks, six days. Each weighed under 2 pounds. “When they come out and they’re 1 pound,…
At 12 years old, Nathan King was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. “At first it was really intimidating,” said Nathan, now a senior in high school. “It was just super overwhelming.” Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that causes the pancreas to produce little or no insulin, which the body needs to turn blood…
It’s not a job; it’s a passion spanning 33 years. During that time, Mary Jo McIver has helped save the lives of countless patients undergoing heart surgery. “I love hearts,” she said. Mary Jo began her career as a nurse’s aide at Norton Hospital while in nursing school. Even before graduating in 1991, she knew…
The mother in the pediatrician’s office with her baby seemed distressed as she spoke with the receptionist. Mom wasn’t sure of the location of her child’s appointment and was, unfortunately, at the wrong clinic near downtown Louisville on a cold winter morning. What happened next shows how one Norton Healthcare employee’s compassion and dedication —…
Abby Wimsatt is excited for the future after receiving a unique operation to treat bone cancer in her leg. Last year, Abby, a 14-year-old from Cecilia, Kentucky, developed knee pain. At first the gymnast and her family chalked it up to an injury. But after pain wouldn’t go away, Abby was scheduled for an MRI,…
Caroline Herzig’s life revolves around horses, while her sister, Catherine, lives for tennis. Despite their different interests, the girls have a lot in common. Due to spine surgery and a severely broken leg, the sisters have a combined three rods and 20 screws in their bones. They also spent time recovering in the same unit…
You wouldn’t know it, but Kylie Smith is in the early stages of Type 1 diabetes. Thanks to a new treatment at Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, Kylie, a 15-year-old from Shepherdsville, Kentucky, has the chance to potentially stop the disease from advancing. Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute is a part of Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with…
As child abuse rates in Kentucky remain higher than the national average, keeping children healthy and safe is every person’s priority. If you’re raising kids, are a caregiver for kids or spend time around kids — make a plan for how to deal with challenging times that are bound to happen. Here’s what you can…
Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s are expanding services in Western Kentucky through the integration of a well-respected primary care practice in the Bowling Green community. The $1.2 million investment to integrate the former Bowling Green Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates into Norton Children’s and Norton Healthcare offices allows for enhanced primary care, building on significant…
The greatness of a community can only be measured by the health and quality of life of its citizens. This statement rings true for Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn. Their entire goal is to “make things better,” according to Dr. Lynn. It’s also to help the city, community and different organizations realize their potential. While…
Kentucky continues to have a child abuse rate higher than the national average. Today, Norton Children’s, Home of the Innocents, state officials and the community opened the new Norton Children’s Center for Safe and Healthy Kids. Located on the Home of the Innocents campus in Louisville, the center will serve thousands of patients from across…
Content disclosure: This post will discuss the challenging but very important topic of child sexual abuse. It was at the height of the pandemic, and I found myself on a video call with my patient’s mom as she experienced a living nightmare. “Your daughter is being assessed for child sexual abuse.” Like me, this patient’s mom…