Migraine Headaches, Neurosciences

Migraine in teens can be debilitating, but identifying triggers can help prevent migraine attacks

Migraine in teenagers is relatively common. It can be a disabling neurological condition that can interfere with school attendance, academic performance and other important obligations, like work and sports. Nearly 10% of children and teens deal with migraine, and more teenage girls will experience migraine, compared with teenage boys. Overall, increasing amounts of stress on…

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Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma

Norton Children’s is the only pediatric cancer center in Kentucky offering CAR-T therapy

Kids with leukemia and lymphoma now have access to one of the latest advancements in treatment, a revolutionary immunotherapy known as chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy, at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. The cancer care program at Norton Children’s Hospital, located in the Addison Jo Blair Cancer…

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News, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Norton Children’s opens pediatrician office in Russell neighborhood

Norton Healthcare continues to build on its promise to bring accessible health care to West Louisville. Today, Norton Children’s opened the only dedicated pediatrician office in the Russell neighborhood. Norton Children’s Medical Group – Russell, located in the Seven Counties Services building at 2225 W. Broadway, features more than 2,200 square feet of exam rooms…

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News

Physical uncovers potentially deadly aortic aneurysm in Indiana teen

Dominick Smith spent the first week of summer break at Norton Children’s Hospital. While it wasn’t the ideal way to wrap up the school year, the junior from Petersburg, Indiana, was grateful. On the last day of school, a doctor discovered Dominick had an aortic aneurysm with aortic dissection — a potentially fatal time bomb…

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Foundation, Home & BMW Raffle

Tickets now available for Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle

Here’s your chance to win a brand-new home, a 2024 BMW and other prizes. Tickets are now on sale for the Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle. The raffle offers a chance to win a new home in Norton Commons valued at approximately $800,000 and a 2024 BMW X3 from BMW of Louisville plus…

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News

5 most common injuries at trampoline parks

Trampoline parks might be popular among kids, but they also pose many dangers to children because of the high risk of getting hurt at these types of facilities. Broken bones from bouncing on trampolines are common. Landing the wrong way can cause serious injuries, and a parent likely can’t prevent these types of injuries from…

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Endocrinology

Child’s diet with hypothyroidism and taking levothyroxine

The best diet for children with hypothyroidism is a lot like a healthy diet for any other child. They should eat at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day, along with starches like pasta, potatoes, bread and rice that are higher in fiber; dairy or dairy alternatives; and beans, eggs, meat or other…

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Former Norton Children’s epilepsy patient now treating kids with seizures

It’s one thing to have a friendly face with you during your hospital stay and another to have someone who can relate to what you’re going through. For kids with epilepsy and other neurological conditions at Norton Children’s, there’s someone who’s both.  Jason Cox is a neurodiagnostic technologist at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL…

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Norton Childrens Medical Group, Prevention & Wellness

Why 3- to 6-year well-child visits are important

When your child is between the ages of 3 and 6, the routines of well-child visits with your pediatrician can fall off the calendar. They aren’t toddlers or babies anymore, and they haven’t started school. Sometimes life takes over. But these are important years for well-child visits. Critical developmental milestones should be met during these…

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Autism, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Employee stories - Norton Childrens

Echo: The sound of love

Being a facility dog requires patience, a calm demeanor and adaptability. These qualities are even more important for dogs supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD often experience anxiety, stress induced by new environments, difficulty with social engagement and a need for sensory support. The Norton Children’s Autism Center, affiliated with the…

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News

Norton Healthcare and Cigna Reach Agreement

Norton Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare have reached an agreement and have signed a new contract. This means that if you have Cigna as your health insurance provider, you will continue to be in-network when using Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. Thank you for placing your trust in Norton Healthcare and allowing us to provide for…

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Heart

What types of fetal heart abnormalities can be detected by an ultrasound?

A specialized ultrasound, known as a fetal echocardiogram, can detect a myriad of fetal heart abnormalities well before your baby is born. This type of scan is available at Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. A fetal heart condition may be detected as early as a 20-week anatomy scan. If…

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