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…
Hundreds of glass figurines glimmer under the light at one Kentucky State Fair booth, but one person shines brighter than all the sparkle. Her name is Tracy Ely. “We were told by someone she would never read,” said Tracy’s mother, Sharon Ely. Today, at 38 years old, one of Tracy’s many passions is reading. As…
“A band of brothers and sisters” is how Jonathan D. Cohen, M.D., describes the neonatology practice of which he is a member — a particularly valid statement considering he works alongside his brother, Terry A. Cohen, M.D., who is eight years his senior. Jonathan watched all three of his brothers progress through medical school, noting…
I looked up names of songs about saying goodbye. “Someone Like You” by Adele, “Hello, Goodbye” by the Beatles, “Don’t You Forget About Me” by the Simple Minds. This is exactly how I felt recently when my son, Scott, had to move on from our pediatrician of 18 years. I remember my husband and I…
The Pediatric Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Program at Norton Children’s Heart Center offers children of Kentucky and Southern Indiana a place to turn for state-of-the-art treatment close to home. The comprehensive program is the only one of its kind in the state. It provides diagnostic services including genetic evaluation and cardiac catheterization. For children…
Sleep had never come easy to me. I went to bed happy and tired. My parents tucked me in and I closed my eyes. But nothing happened. I could not sleep. I felt yucky. I did not know why. There was no explanation. Until one day there was. When I was in the first grade,…
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you’d probably agree you wouldn’t wish one on anyone, much less a child. However, migraines in kids are real and you can learn how to recognize them and help your child through the pain. “About 5 percent of all children experience migraine and this increases to 10 percent during…
The third annual Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K Walk/Run was held on Saturday, Aug. 5, on the Big Four Lawn at Louisville Waterfront Park. More than 800 runners and walkers splashed their way through a 5k course or a kid-friendly 1k course filled with fun and refreshing ways to cool off in splash zones. All of…
It is a hot July day in Bardstown, Kentucky, and Carter Alvey is working up a sweat on the Bethlehem High School soccer field. Of course, Carter, a senior goalie, has always had to work harder than his teammates. Carter was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that primarily affects body movement and muscle…
Does your back-to-school shopping list include a fidget spinner? If so, you may want to check with your child’s school — the gadgets are being banned from some classrooms because they are becoming a distraction. Why are fidget spinners so popular? Manufacturers claim they help children with attention deficit and autism spectrum disorders to focus….
What’s one of the biggest school-year frustrations for parents? Making school lunches your child will eat! You know they need good nutrition to fuel their day, but it can be difficult. Need to schedule a sports physical? To schedule a sports physical with a Norton Children’s pediatrician, call (502) 629-KIDS. Need a pediatrician? There are…