Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel used his opening monologue Monday night to give an emotional account of how his newborn son was diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot. Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a congenital heart condition marked by four defects: a hole in the heart; the aorta lying over the hole; an obstruction from the heart to…
A colleague of mine was recently traumatized after she found a tick on her head. She discovered it while driving and, in a moment of panic, ripped it off and tried to drown it in her coffee (not the recommended way to kill a tick, by the way). This sparked a conversation in the office:…
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Disabled no more. That was the recurring stanza of the poem my son, Glen, authored and then read aloud during his graduation ceremony from the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts creative writing program a few years ago. It certainly seems true. A cum laude graduate from Lindsey Wilson College who works as a journalist…
A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an overwhelming reality for as many as one in every 68 families. According to the National Autism Association, it’s the fastest growing developmental disorder, with rates steadily growing over the past 20 years. Autism spectrum disorder affects normal development of the brain in the areas of social…
***The following contains graphic details*** It’s a tragic experience I’ll never forget. When I was a med student, I saw a 4-year-old girl with a large tear in her vagina that required extensive surgery. The family said the child fell on the top of a plunger. The examination proved otherwise. The mother’s boyfriend ended up…
Chili’s Clip for Kids® started its month-long drive to gather participants and raise money with a communitywide kickoff on Monday, April 17, at the Chili’s Grill & Bar at 421 S. Hurstbourne Parkway in Louisville, Kentucky. The kickoff offered fun activities for the family. Aiden Johnson, a two-time pediatric cancer survivor who is serving as…
With support from Kohl’s Cares, Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness is offering free car seat checks weekly around Louisville and in Shelbyville. First Tuesday of each month Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., Louisville Norton Healthcare Pavilion, 315 E. Broadway (Preston Street side), Louisville Second Tuesday of each month Make an appointment Call (502) 629-7358 Visit…
Over the years, the name of the hospital has changed, but its mission has remained the same. Children are at the heart of what we do, and Norton Children’s Hospital will continue to care for, heal and serve more than 170,000 children and their families in this community each year. Here’s a look at Norton…
The sports world was rocked over the weekend when former NFL player Todd Heap accidentally ran over and killed his 3-year-old daughter while backing up his truck in the family’s driveway. Unfortunately, this is a very common tragedy in the U.S. According to KidsAndCars.org, at least 50 children are backed over by vehicles every week,…
Over the past 12 years I have had the privilege of listening to hundreds of parents. I’ve heard their funniest moments, their deepest joys, their points of anger/frustration and their secret fears. No matter what part of the country I’m in, there is a common thread of parents secretly wondering if they are doing something…