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…
Stomachaches seem to be a fact of life for younger children. But there is often a common cause: constipation. It’s one of the top reasons children go to Norton Children’s Emergency Departments at Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital or Norton Children’s Medical Center. What causes constipation in children? Withholding “During potty training,…
Did you know that Norton Children’s Hospital was the site of the nation’s second infant heart transplant … or that the hospital was founded on the heels of the deadliest tornado in the city’s history? You can learn about the hospital’s 125-year history by visiting “Hope and Healing: Celebrating 125 Years of Norton Children’s Hospital” at…
You have heard plenty of people ask why the chicken crossed the road, but no one asks “how?” The scary part is, if the chicken had learned to cross the road from humans, he would be looking at a phone or have buds in his ears. Fatalities for pedestrians under age 19 was on a…
It was March 1890 when the worst tornado to ever strike Louisville killed 76 people and injured at least 200 more. The immediate need to treat a large number of injured children led to a call for care. Today we celebrate the result of that call: Norton Children’s Hospital and its 125 years of serving…
Believe it or not, one of the top reasons parents bring their children to a Norton Children’s emergency department is constipation. It’s also the No. 1 cause of stomachaches. “The children that come to the emergency department often have sharp pain,” said John T. Stutts, M.D., pediatric gastroenterologist at Norton Children’s Hospital and University…
If you were to meet Ashok Raj, M.D., on the street, you would likely see a quiet and soft-spoken guy. But when you get him around his patients, it’s a very different story. “Dr. Raj is awesome,” said Matthew Walker, 14, who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 12 and received treatment at Norton Children’s…
Twins Miracle and Journee Brooks celebrated their second birthday today at Norton Children’s Hospital surrounded by their extended family. “Extended” included not just biological family, but physicians, nurses, therapists and others who have helped them get to where they are today. Two years ago, Miracle and Journee entered the world in a complex delivery at…
Get ready for some unhappy kids. It’s time to start getting the yearly flu vaccine, and the FluMist is being tossed aside. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics stopped recommending the nasal spray, saying it was barely effective at preventing the virus. Experts are doubling down on that stance by telling families to stay…
The teen years come with a lot of pressure and decision-making. Teens are slowly finding their own way and making decisions about health and wellness. You can support your teen and encourage healthy behavior. Nutrition, physical activity and stress relief are especially important. The Healthy Living Workshop is a six-session series for families with teens…