Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine, has a robust team of board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric endocrinologists, diabetes nurse practitioners, certified diabetes educators, nurses, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, exercise physiologists and more. Our team is experienced in treating all types of endocrinology conditions in children.
Meet the Norton Children’s Endocrinology Team
Endocrinology
Endocrinology Care Team
Jason R. Jaggers, Ph.D.
Kristi King, Ph.D.
Tristan Murray, Pharm.D., BCPS
Jaime Walker, MSN, R.N., MLDE, CDE, CPN
Heidi Wentworth, R.N., MBSN, CDE, MLDE
c L. Hodge, R.N., CDE
Karen K. Boomer, M.S., R.D., L.D., CDE, MLDE
Whitney Cessna, M.S., RDN, LDN, CDE, MLDE
Eric Davenport, R.D., L.D., CDE
Melissa J. Kleber, CDE
Paula Struck, LCSW
Endocronology
Transforming endocrinology care into one of the best in the nation
Since Louisville native and endocrinologist Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D., arrived at Norton Children’s Hospital in 2006, he has expanded the endocrinology and diabetes program from a single physician and nurse practitioner to 10 physicians and […]
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Dehydration symptoms in kids and what parents can do
The early hot days of summer can mean getting caught off guard by heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the […]
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Diabetes-friendly recipes: Hummus or guacamole roll-ups
GUACAMOLE ROLL-UPS Ingredients: 4 whole-wheat tortillas 1 cup Simple Truth traditional guacamole, 1/4 cup per tortilla 3 to 4 pieces sliced turkey or ham Shredded lettuce 3 to 4 Roma tomatoes, diced Shredded low-fat cheese, […]
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Can my child with diabetes take medicine for a cold?
When your child is sick, you want to do everything you can to help him or her feel better. The cold-and-flu aisle can be a minefield for parents of children with Type 1 or Type […]
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Recipe: Easy trail mix
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Transforming endocrinology care into one of the best in the nation
Since Louisville native and endocrinologist Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D., arrived at Norton Children’s Hospital in 2006, he has expanded the endocrinology and diabetes program from a single physician and nurse practitioner to 10 physicians and […]
Read Full Story
Dehydration symptoms in kids and what parents can do
The early hot days of summer can mean getting caught off guard by heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the […]
Read Full Story
Diabetes-friendly recipes: Hummus or guacamole roll-ups
GUACAMOLE ROLL-UPS Ingredients: 4 whole-wheat tortillas 1 cup Simple Truth traditional guacamole, 1/4 cup per tortilla 3 to 4 pieces sliced turkey or ham Shredded lettuce 3 to 4 Roma tomatoes, diced Shredded low-fat cheese, […]
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Can my child with diabetes take medicine for a cold?
When your child is sick, you want to do everything you can to help him or her feel better. The cold-and-flu aisle can be a minefield for parents of children with Type 1 or Type […]
Read Full Story
Recipe: Easy trail mix
Having healthy snacks available can be crucial for families on the go with a child with diabetes. You can make this easy trail mix ahead of time and portion for single 1-ounce servings for a […]
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