At Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, our cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, children’s heart specialists and other highly trained caregivers have the expertise, training and equipment to give the treatment your child deserves.

Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians is experienced in caring for all types of children’s heart conditions.

We provide a network of remote diagnostic and treatment services in Kentucky, including Frankfort, Bowling Green, Owensboro and Paducah. Our Southern Indiana locations stretch from Madisonville to Evansville and include New Albany and Corydon.

Cardiac Perfusionists

• Jennifer Bezaire, CCP
• Joe Deptula, CCP
• Vince F. Olshove Jr., CCP, FPP (Chief, Pediatric Perfusion)

Cardiovascular Nurse Clinicians

• Renae L. Akins, R.N.
• Violet A. Carey, R.N.
• Terri Wells, RN, RNC

Norton Children’s Heart Institute Management and Care Team

• Teresa L. Bacon, R.N., AND (Care Manager)
• Lisa M. Baker, BSN, R.N. (Supervisor, Invasive Cardiology)
• Enitan V. Bethel, MSW (Social Services)
• Jenna Blyth, M.S., CCC-SLP (Speech-Language Therapist)
• MeganHerndon , R.N., MSN, CCRN (Nurse Manager, CICU)
• Sara A. Chandler, R.D., L.D. (Dietitian)
• Stephanie J. Cline, R.N., BSN, CHPPN (Palliative Care, Hearts & Hands Care Team)
• Stephanie Johnson, Pharm.D. (CICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
• Allison P. Fears, M.S.,CCC-SLP (Speech-Language Therapist)
• Stacy L. Flanders, DNP, R.N., CCRN-K, NE-BC (Director, Patient Care Services, PICU, CICU, PCU, ECMO, IV)
• Jessie E.Kington , M.Ed., CCLS, CIMI (Child Life Therapist)
• Robin D. Gowin, M.S., CCC-SLP (Speech-Language Therapist)
• Stacie M. Hartlage, R.N., BSN (Norton Children’s Heart Institute Nurse Navigator)
• Christy L. Henry, R.N., BSN, CHPPN (Palliative Care, Hearts & Hands Care Team)
• Michelle B. Hicks, OTR/L, CNT (Occupational Therapist)
• Nancy Marshall, P.T., DPT (Physical Therapist)
• Mary Jo McIver, BSN, R.N. (Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular Surgery)
• Crissy Merideth, P.T. (Physical Therapist)
• Rose Pasqualini, BHS, RRT (Director, Pediatric Cardiovascular Services)
• Jackie Pollard, M.S., CCC-SLP (Speech-Language Therapist)
• Jo J. Scroggin, P.T., DPT (Physical Therapist)
• Teka Siebenaler, MPH, RRT (Manager, ECMO and VAD)
• Susan A. Skutt, R.N., BSN (Care Manager)
• Amy K. Stiles, OTR/L (Occupational Therapist)
• Dana J. Thompson, B.S., RDCS, CCT (Manager, Noninvasive Cardiology)
• Kristy R. Trimble, OTR/L (Occupational Therapist)
• Rachel Waiz (Director, Pediatric Specialty Care Operations)