Hematology

Young woman with sickle cell disease starts over

Jalen Matthews is embarking on a new journey in life. A University of Kentucky graduate, she is living on her own for the first time in a new city. She is pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at the University of Indianapolis, with a focus on a career in physical therapy. She’s also now…

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COVID19, Flu, News, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Kids’ fevers: When to be concerned

A child with a fever can be scary in normal times. These days, it’s especially so. Here are some steps to take when it happens, and how to know when a fever is too high for a child. Is it really a fever? First, make sure it’s really a fever. As with adults, a child’s…

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Foundation, Snow Ball

Snow Ball at home — Make this year’s event special to help Norton Children’s Hospital

The annual Snow Ball benefiting Norton Children’s Hospital will be an at-home affair this year, with special gourmet meal packages available from some of Louisville’s top restaurants and a livestreamed event on Nov. 21. A three-course meal for two from Grassa Gramma, Village Anchor or Le Moo comes with a bottle of wine (chardonnay, cabernet…

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Norton Childrens Medical Group, Prevention & Wellness

Take care of your sick child without getting others — or yourself — sick

Temperatures have dropped, and it’s officially cold and flu season. Here are some tips for staying well as you nurse your little one back to health. It’s not too late to get a flu shot Getting yearly flu shots for the whole family can help protect yourself and others from the flu. While the vaccine…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation

Home & BMW Raffle winner visits new home away from home

Deb Kipper and her husband have lived in California their whole lives. For their retirement, they were looking for fresh air and a home base for traveling and considered an out-of-state move. When a friend suggested she buy a ticket for Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle last year, Deb did –– and she…

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Employee stories - Norton Childrens, Endocrinology

Helping kids thrive while facing the challenges of being LGBTQ+

LGBTQ kids face a higher risk of discrimination, bullying, harassment and family rejection. For many, these burdens affect their health. “LGBTQ individuals often encounter more obstacles compared with their peers,” said Suzanne E. Kingery, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist with Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. “These things lead to poor health outcomes…

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Hip Services, Muscular Dystrophy, Neurosciences, Orthopedics

How VDRO helps children with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders

Children with various neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), muscular dystrophy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease can be at risk for hip dislocation. What is varus derotation osteotomy (VDRO), and how does it help children with neurological disorders? Children with neurological disorders can have spastic or weak muscles. Spasticity in muscles…

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Autism, Developmental-behavioral Pediatrics and Genetics, Neurosciences, Norton Childrens Hospital, Patient Stories, Rett Syndrome

Bardstown girl living with Rett syndrome, a rare autism-like condition

Grace Hatfield seemed to be developing like a normal toddler. She was walking, talking and interacting with family. But as she approached 15 months, her development seemed to start going in reverse. “Grace began losing words,” said Kim Hatfield, Grace’s mom. “Then, while talking to her, she’d start to zone out — just staring at…

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Norton Childrens Hospital, Pulmonology

What is cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States, with approximately 1,000 cases diagnosed each year, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry. What is CF? Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. This lifelong condition is caused by mutations in the…

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COVID19, Heart, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology

Kids with MIS-C responding to treatments, but long-term outlook for coronavirus-related condition unclear

Kids with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) are recovering after treatments with anti-inflammatory drugs such as intravenous immunoglobulin and steroids, according to Brian J. Holland, M.D., chief of pediatric cardiology at Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Children who’ve come to the Norton Children’s Pediatric MIS-C Multidisciplinary Clinic are…

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COVID19, Employee stories - Norton Childrens, Infectious Disease

A leading national voice in the fight against pediatric infections when Louisville needs it

When she graduated from college, Kristina A. Bryant, M.D., didn’t plan on becoming a doctor. She’d majored in French and political science. Her first job out of school was working as a medical writer for the University of Louisville. Her career goals changed dramatically when she was assigned to help CNN do a series about…

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Infectious Disease, Neurosciences

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) symptoms can look a little like COVID-19, but need fast treatment

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) symptoms can overlap some with COVID-19 symptoms in children, but while most kids can ride out an infection from the coronavirus at home, AFM can worsen quickly — often in hours or days. AFM is uncommon, and typically peaks between August and November every other year. The Centers for Disease Control…

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