Home care after a stay at Norton Children’s Hospital
After leaving Norton Children’s Hospital, your child may need home care or follow-up visits. Follow this checklist to make sure you:
- Review instructions for any home care before leaving the hospital. Follow the instructions for medications and care as directed.
- If follow-up visits are scheduled, make sure to add to your family’s calendar or add reminders to your phone.
Pediatric anesthesiologists tailor care to children’s needs
Anesthesia and sedation for children is safer than it has ever been, thanks to advances in clinician training as well as safer medications. Anesthesia and sedation make it possible for sick babies, children and teens […]
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Distraction from cell phones can lead to drowning
Germany had more than 300 drownings in the summer of 2018. The German Lifeguard Association (DLRG), the world’s largest lifeguard organization, issued a warning to parents in response: There is a direct link between being distracted by […]
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Hispana/Latina Feria de la salud
La Feria de Salud Hispana / Latina es un evento anual que ofrece exámenes de salud y actividades para adultos y niños. Hispana/Latina Feria de la salud Sábado, 27 de julio del 2019 Iglesia […]
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Norton Children’s Hospital nationally recognized for combating overuse of antibiotics
Overuse of antibiotics is a worldwide problem, reducing the drug’s effectiveness and making serious bacterial infections resistant to treatment. For its efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing, Norton Children’s Hospital has been named an Antimicrobial Stewardship […]
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Splash ‘n’ Dash event honors local teen
This year marks the 11th anniversary of the passing of Max Gilpin, a local high school football player who suffered a heat stroke during a team practice. The community remembers Max’s legacy through the annual […]
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