La renuencia de obtener una vacuna del COVID-19 puede obstaculizar su efectividad As vaccination against COVID-19 is on the horizon, physicians and public health officials are concerned that this potentially lifesaving measure will be viewed with skepticism and even refusal. The vast majority of individuals get vaccinations as recommended, but in recent decades an increase…
Can a baby be allergic to a Christmas tree? Mold spores on a fresh-cut Christmas tree can aggravate allergies in older children and adults, but inhaling mold, pollen, pet dander and other frequent causes of “hay fever” is rarely the cause of allergic reactions in infants. Food allergies are more common in babies. Allergic reactions…
Well-child visits are often associated with the vaccinations that children need early in life and for school. But well-child visits are crucial to a child’s overall well-being. These visits are an opportunity to screen your child’s physical and mental health, check for conditions and get your pediatrician to answer any questions you may have. What…
It takes the generosity of everyone in the community to enable Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s to provide quality care regardless of patients’ ability to pay. These generous gifts help the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation support the vital work being done across our region and respond to our community’s needs: You…
Love dogs? Love kids? Love the holidays? The 2021 Paws for Days facility dog wall calendar is on sale now. The calendars are available for sale online for $20, with free shipping, and proceeds support Norton Healthcare’s Heel, Dog, Heal facility dog program. The program provides highly trained dogs and handlers to give comfort and…
Causes of constipation in children — exciting distractions from the potty and servings of sweet, rich foods — are plentiful at the holidays. “Kids are notorious for having trouble with their regular diets,” said Jameel T. Clark, M.D., pediatrician with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Dixie, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. “Add in a…
Holiday giving season is officially upon us! There are plenty of ways you can support children who need your help. Donations to the not-for-profit Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation support Norton Children’s Hospital and may be tax deductible. Give from home Papa John’s promotion through Jan. 1 Enjoy Papa John’s pizza while helping Norton Children’s Hospital….
A child’s urinary system plays an important role in filtering and eliminating waste products from the body. A balanced diet filled with key power foods can have a big impact on keeping the body healthy. Our specialists at Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, recommend five power foods to improve urinary…
When Dana’s daughter, LeAnn, was born at 25 weeks, she weighed 1 pound, 10 ounces. Born more than three months early, LeAnn was so fragile she couldn’t be held or even taken out of the incubator for a week, and her skin looked almost see-through, her mother recalled. LeAnn would spend months overcoming one health…
If your child has seizures that aren’t helped by medication, you may be considering surgery. Epilepsy surgery’s risks and benefits for a child are complicated and are better understood with as much information as possible. To help with this task, pediatric neurosurgeon Ian S. Mutchnick, M.D. M.S., and the team at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute,…
The rapid spread of the coronavirus has made it critical that accurate health information be distributed as quickly as possible to Kentucky residents. The Kentucky Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital stepped up to establish the commonwealth’s COVID-19 hotline in early March. The center is led by Ashley Webb, Pharm.D., DABAT, who oversees a…
For so many, this year has felt like a long haul with no end in sight. A global pandemic, racial injustice and economic insecurity have all contributed to surging rates of mental illness in families across our community. Young people, Black and Hispanic communities, essential workers and unpaid caregivers report the highest rates of anxiety,…