Expressive art therapy can help patients with eating disorders make sense of their condition, as well as give providers a glimpse into where their patients are along their paths to recovery. Sculpting “creatures” can help patients separate themselves from the harm caused by their eating disorders, and it can help unburden them of any guilt,…
Cancer patients at Norton Children’s now have a furry companion to help them through treatment. Thanks to a gift from Aiden’s Legacy and with support from raiseRED, Luna is the newest employee of Norton Children’s Cancer Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. The 2-year-old black Labrador works in the cancer unit in Norton…
Despite dropping for the third consecutive year, Kentucky’s rate of child abuse victims continues to outpace the national average. The “Child Maltreatment 2021” report released this year by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Children’s Bureau found Kentucky’s rate of child abuse victims in 2021 was 14.7 per 1,000 children. That means about…
If your child suddenly develops hip pain or starts limping, and they were not injured, it could be a temporary condition called transient synovitis. Transient synovitis, also called toxic synovitis, is temporary inflammation of the hip that can cause limping and leg or hip pain in children. “This condition often develops after having a viral…
House Bill 470, which seeks to limit gender-affirming care for any Kentuckian under 18, was recently introduced in the Kentucky House. The bill would revoke the license of any provider confirmed to have given gender-affirming care to a minor. Below is the statement Norton Children’s shared with lawmakers at a house judiciary committee hearing on…
Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute has received $500,000 in funding from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation. The gift, made to the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, will support hiring additional endocrinology specialists to help care for patients with diabetes, especially older children getting ready to transition to adult-based care. This follows an October 2022 gift…
What to do if your child’s heart is beating abnormally fast or irregularly A child whose heart is beating fast or irregularly often won’t have the vocabulary to describe what’s happening. While an adult may be able to say “I am having palpitations”, children may describe vague chest symptoms, a fluttering or racing heart or…
Although it can be unsettling if your child feels dizzy or faints (also called syncope), it is usually not due to a serious underlying heart condition. “Although feeling really dizzy or fainting certainly can be uncomfortable, usually it can be treated with some self-awareness, behavioral changes and attention to nutrition and hydration,” said Christopher L….
The Norton Children’s Hospital “Just for Kids” Transport Team set a new annual benchmark after a busy 2022. Nearly 3,000 times, the “Just for Kids” Transport Team answered calls from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana to get young patients to the critical care they needed. The record comes as the team celebrates its 45th anniversary….
After trying to get pregnant for five years, Kaitlyn Goff of Nelson County, Kentucky, couldn’t have been more excited to welcome her baby boy into the world. At that point, she knew something was wrong, and doctors confirmed her baby had a heart defect. “It was heartbreaking,” she said. “We finally got pregnant,” Kaitlyn said….
Kira Scrogham loves running track and cross-country, and a spinal fusion surgery to correct her scoliosis hasn’t slowed down this 16-year-old. Kira has always loved being involved in sports, but in sixth grade, a scoliosis screening put into question her future as an athlete. “She did a sports physical, and they found a curve,” said…
Bringing a newborn baby home from the hospital is exciting, and it also sometimes can be a little nerve-wracking for new parents. Here are a few things parents can keep in mind during the first week with a newborn. How soon can you take a newborn baby home? Healthy babies who are carried to full…