At just 6 weeks old, Jerren Harrison contracted bacterial meningitis. He was treated and seemed to be doing well — except for what doctors couldn’t see. The infection had crept into the growth plates in his leg bones. When he was 2 years old, his legs stopped growing. Without radical treatment, he would grow to…
It happens thousands of times a year: A child gets hold of a gun and shoots him or herself, or someone else. The latest incident happened in Jeffersontown when a 3-year-old boy shot himself in the head. This year, 18 children have been brought to Norton Children’s Hospital with gunshot wounds. Three of those children…
Youth football players represent 70 percent of all players in the United States. Yet, many studies have focused on measuring head impact in high school, college and professional athletes. Few studies on direct hits in youth football have emerged until now. A study published in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics in October shows youth football players…
Money. Work. House. Co-workers. Family. School. Homework. Teachers. Sports. Clubs No matter our age, we all have things that stress us out. And while what causes stress may be different because of our age, we all experience stress in similar ways. Signs of stress and anxiety in both children and adults include the following symptoms:…
Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Why not take the opportunity to visit “Hope and Healing: Celebrating 125 Years of Norton Children’s Hospital,” a 4,200-square-foot exhibit at Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. It explores the hospital’s history within the community through good times and bad, all while shaping the evolution…
Liam Thomas is just beginning to walk. His legs are a little wobbly, so when he’s on the move, he reaches out for sturdy objects to help keep his balance. He has a curious mind — a sponge to soak up all kinds of new information, like how to say “dada” and call for his…
The fifth annual Halloween costume contest at Norton Children’s Hospital gives staff and patients a way to celebrate the holiday. Dressing up helps make the hospital feel a little more like home. It’s a way for staff and patients to participate in a Halloween tradition and make the day fun together. https://www.facebook.com/NortonChildrensHospital/posts/10154804939461793
A seemingly normal pregnancy. A seemingly normal baby. But minutes before being born into this world, life threw a wicked curveball. The baby had no heartbeat. She entered the world seizing. Nancy Allgood, R.N., and the team of specialists in the Norton Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) had to act fast. “We revived…
No parent is prepared to hear their child has cancer. Josh Collins opens up about his experience after receiving the toughest news. The silence was deafening as the early summer day wound down. Finally, all three boys had been put to bed, allowing my wife and I the opportunity to put our feet up and…
As a new study shows human papillomavirus (HPV) has increased dramatically over the past 20 years — especially among men — doctors are stressing the importance of having their children vaccinated. HPV is a very common virus; nearly 80 million people in the U.S. — about one in four —currently are infected. According to the…
With so many children suffering from stomachaches due to constipation, parents need to be vigilant about how much fiber kids are eating. Fiber is a key component in staying regular. Simple grocery store swaps can increase your child’s fiber intake. Coupled with plenty of water and exercise, you can help prevent constipation. How much fiber…
Making healthy food and drink choices can be tough. Especially when sugary drinks and fast food dominate much of the advertising aimed at young people. Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness helps youth explore what they eat and drink — and why — by examining the power of advertising. Eat right and stay active To stay…