Music therapy hits the right note with patients at Norton Children’s Hospital
Hospital halls are filled with sounds of beeping monitors, rolling carts and constant footsteps — a cacophony that can be anxiety-inducing for kids and their families as they face a difficult time. On the seventh floor at Norton Children’s Hospital, one man works to change that tune, helping patients create new melodies of their own….
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With a new heart, local teen sets sights on becoming a firefighter
Public service is in Gavin Ford’s blood. Gavin idolizes his grandfather, a deputy fire chief, and grew up hanging around a fire station in the Pleasure Ridge Park area of Louisville. His father is a local police officer. Gavin, 16, wants to follow in their footsteps. “I want to be a firefighter and arson investigator,”…
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Music therapy helps mother-son duo through 100-day NICU stay.
Every Tuesday morning, the sweet sound of music takes over on the Norton Healthcare St. Matthews campus. Inside the Marshall Women’s Health & Education Center, a group of parents and infants are sitting in a circle. A music therapist strums the guitar, while the group sings along. The babies move their bodies to the beat….
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Fall from tree leads to emergency arm surgery
A daredevil tree climb resulted in Magnus Noe taking a trip to Norton Children’s Hospital for emergency surgery. Magnus, 8, and his family are from Louisville but now live near St. Augustine, Florida. They came back to Louisville for a week to escape Hurricane Milton. While at a friend’s house, Magnus decided to climb a…
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Norton Children’s names new pediatric gastroenterology chief
Norton Children’s has named a new physician to lead its gastroenterology team. James P. Franciosi, M.D., will serve as chief of Norton Children’s Gastroenterology and division chief of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. In these roles, Dr. Franciosi will lead Norton Children’s team of physicians…
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Norton Children’s nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Norton Children’s has been named in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2024-2025 rankings. In addition to being named the top children’s hospital in Kentucky, Norton Children’s was nationally ranked in seven specialties. “We’re honored to be the No. 1 children’s hospital in Kentucky and home to some of the nation’s best specialties…
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Teen doesn’t let Type 1 diabetes stand in the way of playing soccer
Ethan Wright takes any obstacle he faces in stride. His passion for playing soccer has only continued to grow since his Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, which has taught him even more about grit and determination — both on and off the soccer field. Ethan, a 15-year-old student at the J. Graham Brown School in Louisville,…
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After anemia and leukemia, this little girl is ready to move to the beat
Every year in the U.S., 3,500 to 4,000 children are diagnosed with leukemia. That’s about 30% of all childhood cancers. Leukemia is a type of cancer that develops in the bone marrow. New blood cells don’t grow properly, which leads to production of many of these immature cells. The most common type in children often…
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First nasal spray for treatment of severe allergic reaction approved
A new nasal spray will give patients and families an alternative option for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. In August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first treatment for anaphylaxis by epinephrine nasal spray rather than an injection delivered through devices like the EpiPen. Anaphylaxis, sometimes called anaphylactic shock, is a severe…
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What is the recommended childhood immunization schedule?
Following a childhood immunization schedule can stop many serious, preventable and deadly illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends following an immunization schedule for your child’s vaccinations. This schedule lays out which shots your child should receive and when they should be administered. “Childhood vaccines are given at intervals that allow the…
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World-renowned diabetes researcher joins Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute
An internationally known researcher is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s announced plans to build a specialized laboratory to help him and his team carry out their groundbreaking work and become a hub for diabetes research…
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Norton Children’s becomes home away from home for twins born at 27 weeks
Audrey Bennett from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was excited to be a first-time mom and overjoyed for the arrival of twins. “I had written out and discussed my birthing plan in advance,” Audrey said. “I was confident going into my next appointment, but things quickly changed when the twins had other plans. I went into labor…
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