Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Norton Childrens Hospital

Children’s hospital employee’s work honors dad and continues his legacy

Jill Bennett has never stitched a wound, prescribed a medication or explained a medical condition. She isn’t a doctor or a nurse. Nevertheless, she is confident that her job in medical records makes a difference for families who come to Norton Children’s Hospital. “I don’t see patients, but I do see their records,” Bennett said….

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News

COOL Kids Triathlon results

More than 200 kids swam, ran and biked in the second annual COOL Kids Triathlon, presented by Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville, on Saturday, June 10, at Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The event featured age-appropriate distances for children ages 6 to 14 and is modeled after a full-distance triathlon with professional…

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Heart, Norton Childrens Hospital, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Two kids searching for new hearts find a special bond

He had struggled from the beginning. Dale Howser, now 11, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a serious defect that prevents the left side of the heart from developing or functioning properly. HLHS is a complicated diagnosis that often requires multiple surgeries, multiple medications and, in Dale’s case, a pacemaker. Like many of…

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New Mom, Norton Childrens Medical Group

What to expect at baby’s first pediatrician visit

Most new parents are in awe of their precious newborn — so in awe that they might not plan baby’s first pediatrician visit. This first visit usually happens within the first week after birth, so it’s important to choose a pediatrician before the baby is born. Most of the time the first visit is a…

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Prevention & Wellness

Free baseball clinic before Saturday’s Bats game

Kids who arrive by 5 p.m. for Saturday’s Bats game can get instruction on baseball skills from players and coaches. The pros will cover hitting, pitching and fielding, All kids in attendance between ages 6 and 12 can take part in the free on-field clinic with Louisville Bats players, presented by Norton Children’s. The gates…

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ENT-Audiology, New Mom, Norton Childrens Medical Group

Swimmer’s ear vs. ear infection and how to spot the difference

Understanding swimmer’s ear vs. ear infection differences and how to recognize them can be difficult. Ear pain and infections are common and a host of reasons can be the cause. Here’s how to handle them. There are two main types of ear infections: acute otitis media (a middle ear infection) and otitis externa (swimmer’s ear)….

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital

Family gives $1 million to Norton Children’s

Norton Children’s Hospital announced a $1 million donation to the Children’s Hospital Foundation to assist in educational efforts for medical caregivers. The gift was made by S. Randolph Scheen Jr., M.D. A new 7,000-square-foot conference center being constructed on the first floor of the hospital will now be named the S. Randolph Scheen Family Conference…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Faces of Norton, Norton Childrens Hospital, Teens

After teen’s attempted suicide, tragedy turns into purpose

On Nov. 6, 2008, Norton Healthcare employee Casey Phillips got the call no parent ever wants to receive. It was his father-in-law telling him he needed to get to the Shelbyville emergency room as fast as he could. His 14-year-old had tried to hang himself. “My heart stopped,” Phillips said. “As I was walking out…

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Cancer, Clip for Kids, Norton Childrens Hospital

Emcee Jesse Ras gets head buzzed at Chili’s Clip for Kids

It’s not too late to support Chili’s Clip for Kids! If you missed the event, you can still help kids fighting cancer at Norton Children’s Hospital. Donate today at ClipForKids.org Help us meet our goal of $100,000. We’re almost there! Jesse Rasmussen values a great head of hair, but after becoming a father he realized…

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Employee stories - Norton Childrens, Newsjacking, Prevention & Wellness, Teens

Could ‘13 Reasons Why’ really happen?

As the coordinator of health and wellness for Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, I hold teen wellness workshops at local high schools. They cover a wide range of health and safety topics, and each workshop concludes with students presenting a media campaign to raise awareness among their peers on a particular health behavior of their…

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Cancer, Clip for Kids, Norton Childrens Hospital

Chili’s Clip for Kids 2017 Snapchat Rewind

It’s not too late to help Chili’sTM Clip for Kids If you missed the event, you can still help kids fighting cancer at Norton Children’s Hospital. Donate today at ClipforKids.org Help us meet our goal of $100,000 We’re almost there! For kids with cancer, losing their hair is just one part of their journey. On…

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Prevention & Wellness, Teens

Teens Against Tobacco: Cigarettes vs. Birthdays

“… It’s as if they don’t even realize how fast it is affecting their health. Life is already too short without tobacco products taking years away from the people I love…” These words are the heartbreaking reality for a teen whose family smokes. The fact that smoking makes people die prematurely is the message a…

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