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10 things a BraveHeart can learn at camp

Each summer, a group of BraveHearts, children who have undergone heart surgery or have a congenital heart defect treated at our children’s hospital, have an opportunity to attend a camp made just for them. The […]

Slideshow: Camp BraveHearts

A huge thank you to the Center for Courageous Kids for offering the opportunity to allow children with heart conditions to participate in summer activities just like other kids get to do. Slideshow: Camp Brave […]

Snapchat Rewind: Camp BraveHearts

Being an “average kid” may not seem like something to strive for, yet it can mean everything for children who yearn to do things that other kids do. Camp BraveHearts gave these children that chance […]

Most parents put babies to sleep wrong

Ever placed your sleeping baby on his stomach or in bed with you? If so, you’re in the majority — and you could be putting your child in a deadly situation. An American Academy of […]

An ‘over the fence’ moment

For most kids, summers are filled with swimming, cookouts, bike rides and lots of time spent outdoors. Some kids, though, only wish they could take part in typical summer activities but can’t because they have […]

Is it safe for kids to eat vegan?

A proposed law in Italy would give a jail sentence to parents who feed their child a vegan diet. It follows on the heels of several cases in the country where children were hospitalized with […]

Ava’s story in photos

Fixing heart defects is what the Norton Children’s Hospital Heart Center team does. But little Ava Delaney’s issues were extremely complex and required four surgeries in one to repair them. Our photographer spent the day […]

Kosair Charities, Norton Healthcare reach settlement agreement

LOUISVILLE, KY August 11, 2016: Kosair Charities Committee, Inc. and Norton Healthcare, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a settlement agreement that resolves all disputes between them on terms that allow each organization […]

Snapchat Rewind: Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K

Runners and walkers of all ages splashed their way through a 5k course or a 1k Family Fun Run filled with refreshing ways to cool off in splash zones on Saturday, Aug. 6. Many participants […]

Don’t drink the finger paint!

While most parents are worried about back-to-school shopping, early bedtimes and homework, there’s something even worse that can ruin your child’s school year: being poisoned. Every year, the Kentucky Regional Poison Control Center receives hundreds […]

Born with misplaced organs

*Note: Ava Delaney is currently experiencing some medical issues due to her heterotaxy. However, her family wishes to share her story to express their gratitude to the hospital and let others know about the Heart […]

When you’re an eyewitness to a tantrum

I’m the mother of a fabulous 2-year-old boy. Casey is funny, loving and rambunctious. He’s also one package of M&Ms away from a temper tantrum in the middle of a grocery store. I know this […]

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