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.
Lifelong treatment for congenital heart disease in adults
Walter L. Sobczyk, M.D., pediatric cardiologist with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the University of Louisville, has treated hundreds of children born with life-threatening heart abnormalities. Thanks to advances in surgery and treatment over […]
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9 insider tips to make the most of your Festival of Trees & Lights experience
The Festival of Trees & Lights is celebrating 30 years of sharing holiday cheer and raising funds for technology and exceptional care at Norton Children’s Hospital. To help you get the most out of your […]
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30th annual Snow Ball black tie gala to benefit Norton Children’s Hospital
The Snow Ball, one of the largest annual fundraisers for Norton Children’s Hospital, will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Omni Louisville Hotel. This black tie event is now in its 30th year and, […]
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Pediatrician debunks 5 myths about the flu
Should I get a flu shot? Can you get sick from the flu shot? Does the flu shot work? There are a lot of questions about the flu shot and the flu out there –– and […]
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Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes: What’s the difference?
When people talk about the condition diabetes mellitus, they often use just the word “diabetes.” However, diabetes mellitus describes several types of conditions in which a child may develop high blood sugar (blood glucose). There […]
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