Highway safety
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety has been partnering with Norton Children’s Hospital for the last 18 years through grant opportunities for our child passenger safety and bike rodeo programs.
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety works specifically to save lives by reducing Kentucky’s highway crashes, injuries, and fatalities through relevant data-driven, outcomes-based approaches and effective program delivery.
Highlights of the collaboration between Norton Children’s Hospital and the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety
- Car seat check locations at three Norton Healthcare facilities
- Car seat check stations in more than half of Kentucky’s counties
- Car seat loaner program for children with temporary special needs
- Hundreds of law enforcement, fire department and health department staff trained using a national certification program
Families can meet goals this summer with wellness workshops
Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, with support from Kohl’s Cares, offers wellness workshops and classes for the whole family throughout the year. Our wellness specialists team up with community organizations like Healthy House and Shively […]
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When should you wash your hands?
Washing your hands is the easiest way to keep yourself and others from getting sick. Think of it as a do-it-yourself vaccine: Hand hygiene helps prevent diarrhea, strep throat, the flu and many other illnesses […]
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School and Sports Physicals on Your Schedule
Many elementary, middle and high school students start new sports seasons when they return to school in August. For most, an annual exam, known as a “sports physical,” must be completed before participating in sports. […]
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Louisville second-grader heads to U.S. Capitol to advocate for kids’ health
Hey there! My name is Eleanor and I’m 8 years old. I love drawing and art. I also really like to play with Legos with my little sister. I’m in the second grade, and the […]
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Why go to a pediatric emergency department for your child’s care?
Your child has an accident and your pediatrician’s office is closed; or maybe you’re traveling. When your child needs emergency care, it’s tempting to go to the closest hospital or immediate care center so he […]
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