Cold viruses can survive on indoor surfaces for up to seven days, but are infectious only for about 24 hours. Generally, they last longer on hard, nonporous surfaces such as plastic or stainless steel. The virus is less likely to live as long on soft, porous surfaces such as tissues. You’re more likely to catch…
The four-legged medical staff at Norton Children’s Hospital will soon have a new co-worker. PetSmart Charities Inc. has provided a $50,000 gift to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation to add a facility dog to Norton Healthcare’s Heel, Dog, Heal team in spring 2020. This will bring the number of dogs in the systemwide program to…
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Birth defects are health conditions that a child has at birth. The condition may be immediately apparent or may be found by testing. Some conditions may not be apparent until later in life. While some birth defects cannot be prevented, there are some things women considering pregnancy can…
Chicken nuggets are an incredibly popular ‑ and versatile — food. They can act as an appetizer, a salad topping or an entree. Kids and adults enjoy them, so they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser. Traditional chicken nuggets are generally deep-fried, but these air-fried nuggets are perfect for any healthy meal. Additionally, these nuggets…
Menstrual cramps, also called period cramps, often are considered just an annoying, painful part of the menstrual period to be endured. However, period cramps can vary widely in frequency and severity. It can be tough for parents to know what’s normal, but pediatric gynecologists can help. Here’s what’s normal and what’s not –– and when…
You don’t have to look far to find conflicting information on the news, the Internet and from family and friends. The HPV vaccine protects against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), and both girls and boys are at risk. HPV causes genital warts in males and females, and can result in cervical cancer and cancers…
Young patients with serious heart conditions — and their families — have moved into the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Norton Children’s Hospital. What does a patient room look like? What does it mean for pediatric heart care for patients from Louisville and the region, including Southern Indiana? Take a look inside the…
In the weeks leading up to Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, 13-year-old Bradley Wilson was feeling sick. He’d gone to his pediatrician and was told that it was just a virus. Friday night, Aug. 28, he was as sick as he’d ever felt in his entire life. His parents realized that something was really wrong; Bradley…
The first patients have moved into the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital. The cardiac intensive care unit was designed just for their care, with the newest equipment and highly trained, experienced staff dedicated to treating heart conditions. Children born with congenital heart disease can be some of the most…
Serious reactions to modern anesthesia are rare, especially for healthy patients. One concerning recent development in anesthesiology research is related to the potential of risks to children from exposure to general anesthesia. There is data from studies in juvenile animals linking medications used in general anesthesia to a negative impact on the growing brain. In…
Your child needs dental surgery. What’s the benefit of going to a children’s hospital if your child needs a pediatric oral surgeon? Oral and maxillofacial surgery at a children’s hospital Benefits of having dental surgery in a children’s hospital include a multidisciplinary care team available to care for your child. There is a difference between…
Luke Coward was born with Ebstein anomaly of the tricuspid valve, an extremely rare congenital heart condition that accounts for less than 1% of all congenital heart conditions. From the time he was diagnosed at 18 months old, he never felt limited by the condition. He was an active, healthy, happy child who just happened…