Just like any other life lesson, kids need to be taught how to take care of themselves. If you’re raising a girl, she needs some guidance on proper hygiene and cleanliness, including washing, shaving and taking care of her body. “Believe it or not, I have many girls come to see me who don’t have…
Fireworks around July Fourth result in thousands of trips to hospital emergency departments. Last year, a man even died in Henderson, Kentucky, after bending over to light a firework. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 12,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries last year, including more than 250 per day in…
Julie Spry called “The Kane Show,” a national radio show, three times before she finally got through. She shared the story of how people were helping her mark what would’ve been her son’s 10th birthday. Julie wanted to honor his memory in the new Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Julie’s late son, Brady…
Jared Traxler almost became a statistic. At age 10, he attempted suicide. Fortunately, he was found, saved and given a second chance. It all started when he was 9. “I went into my Papaw’s room to ask to borrow a fishing pole,” Jared said. “I walked to his bed to wake him up, only to…
Life was normal for Louisville high school student Clay Collins, 16, until one day this past spring when he felt extreme tired. He didn’t think much of it at first. However, his mother, Carrie Collins, knew it was unlike her son to be so fatigued. She suggested he go to a doctor. Clay went to…
School districts around Kentucky have been warning parents that students won’t be able to start the upcoming school year if they don’t follow the new hepatitis A vaccine requirements. A new state regulation says all Kentucky students, preschool through grade 12, must provide proof that they have received the hepatitis A vaccine. Two doses are required, and…
“All I knew was that I had a cool curve in my spine,” Ellen Denham told her friends six years ago. At the time, Denham was diagnosed with scoliosis while having a physical exam for high school athletics at Presentation Academy. She didn’t understand the severity of the situation until later. “I went from doctor to doctor…
Luke Klausing is participating at 2018 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day June 26 and 27 in Washington, D.C. During the event, Luke will talk about his experience with cystic fibrosis and the importance of children’s health care with members of Congress. Here’s his story. Hi, my name is Luke. I’m 11 years old….
Looking for an exciting summer activity for the whole family? Here is your chance! The 4th annual Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run is a way to do something good for your family’s health while helping kids at Norton Children’s Hospital. Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 5k begins at 9 a.m….
Thanks to all the participants and families who attended this year’s COOL Kids Triathlon! Kids of all ages ran, biked and swam their way to finish a triathlon! Congratulations, and we hope you’ll join us for next year’s event! Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville Norton Children’s is a leader in pediatric orthopedic care. Our pediatric…
Bahaaldin Alsoufi, M.D., has joined the University of Louisville Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Norton Children’s Heart Institute at Norton Children’s Hospital as the new chief of the division of pediatric cardiac surgery. He will practice with UofL Physicians – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Alsoufi comes to Louisville from Emory University, Atlanta,…
We’re seeing a significant rise in accidental deaths among young people across the country due to injury, homicide, suicide and motor vehicle accidents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an increase in injury deaths among children and adolescents ages 10 to 19. According to the report, the suicide rate jumped 56 percent…