El coronavirus que causa COVID-19 y la gripe estacional tienen algunos de los mismos signos y pueden variar desde ningún síntoma hasta una enfermedad grave.
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¿Coronavirus o gripe? Cada uno tiene algunos síntomas similares, pero existen diferencias clave | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
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Phone Interview with Louisville Urban League
We are honored to have Michelle Poler speak at our virtual Go Confidently session on Oct. 5! Michelle’s humorous and inspiring speaking style has been captivating audiences across the globe. With authentic storytelling, engaging visuals and her “100 Days Without Fear” experience, Michelle will show you how to challenge your comfort zone to tap into your full potential.
Register now at https://nortonhealthcare.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__quickevent?id=a2Ef40000013mcVEAQ&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Go_Confidently
Are you #VoteReady? The deadline to register online to vote in the 2020 general election is Oct. 5, 2020, at 4 p.m. local time. Make sure you are registered!
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September is National Cholesterol Education Month! It’s the perfect time to get your blood cholesterol checked by your primary care provider and take steps to decrease your risk of heart disease. Schedule online at NortonHealthcare.com/PrimaryCare.
Pancreatic cancer is associated with the lowest survival rates of any major cancer type. By 2030, pancreatic cancer is expected to rise to the second-leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States (after lung cancer).
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Pancreatic cancer: causes, risk factors and prevention | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! To kick off the month, we’d like to share some facts concerning breast health and breast cancer. To learn more, visit https://nortonhealthcare.com/services-and-conditions/cancer-care/services/breast-cancer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Breast_Cancer%2CCancer
We invite you to view our Report to Our Community at NortonCares.com with a different lens this year — one that sees the great work accomplished in 2019 and its impact on our pandemic response.
Thank you to our Norton Healthcare family for your continued commitment to great human interactions and quality care and service during this unprecedented time.
This election cycle, we’re practicing safe voting! Learn more about what that looks like at https://engage.nortonhealthcare.org/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Engage. #NortonHealthcareEngage
At Norton Healthcare, we organize company-sponsored employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage a diverse and inclusive work environment. HOLA, our Hispanic/Latinx ERG, currently is helping employees celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing employee profiles recognizing some of the amazing contributions Hispanic employees make at Norton Healthcare. HOLA also is providing education on Hispanic culture, history and health care. Membership in HOLA or any of our ERGs is open to all Norton Healthcare employees. Explore NortonHealthcareCareers.com to find a career with a support network unlike any other.
We are celebrating National Midwifery Week! For Danielle Roberts, APRN, CNM, her job as a certified nurse midwife is “a great marriage of Westernized medicine and holistic care.” Learn about why she is outspoken about the benefits of midwifery.
#NMW2020
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Because pregnancy is not an illness, midwife avoids intervening | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
This week is National Midwifery Week. With the help of a certified nurse midwife and a labor tub, Vanessa Aho was able to have the childbirth experience she wanted.
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Water labor natural birth | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
We are celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month this October! Did you know that people with diabetes have a higher risk of cavities and gum disease? Taking control of your glucose levels can support a healthy smile! If you need help finding a dental home near you, ask your medical provider.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has designated Norton Neuroscience Institute’s MS program as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care. That means the National MS Society recognizes our providers have demonstrated knowledge and experience treating MS. Learn more about Norton Neuroscience Institute’s MS program.
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Multiple Sclerosis | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
Avoid Halloween activities that can be high-risk for spreading viruses. Instead, consider safer alternative ways to celebrate Halloween. And remember, if you might have COVID-19 or might have been exposed to someone who does, you shouldn’t join any in-person Halloween festivities. #StaySafeHolidays
For orthopedic surgeon Kevin Himschoot, M.D., the best part of his job is giving people back what they’ve lost.
“Whether it’s getting back to skiing or kneeling and playing with their grandkids, I have the tools and the training to help,” said Dr. Himschoot, the newest member of the team at Norton Orthopedic Institute.
Dr. Himschoot specializes in hip and knee replacements. He also treats previous replacements and performs partial knee replacements.
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Performing joint replacements with precision that restores quality of life drives Kevin Himschoot, M.D. | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
Letitia Walter wasn’t going to let an overactive bladder get the best of her. When she began to need an unusual number of trips to the bathroom both day and night, she didn’t wait to seek help. That help came in the form of Botox. https://nortonhealthcare.com/news/botox-for-overactive-bladder/ ?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Urology
Even facility dogs prep for flu season with a flu vaccine! Schedule yours today with your primary care provider or at your local Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens clinic. For more information, visit NortonHealthcare.com/Flu.
We know the battle is far from over. We also know that tough times call for strong leaders. Lead by example. #MaskUp to save lives.
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Hospitals and Health Care Workers Issue a Call to Arms for Wearing Masks
Since cold weather means it may be difficult to spend much time outside, truly isolating in the same household with someone who is quarantining may be unrealistic. Here is some guidance on how to stay safe at home after a family member has been exposed to the coronavirus, but isn’t sick.
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Need to quarantine? Here are some ways to keep everyone at home safer | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
Over the holidays, things can be busy at home. You don’t have to leave home to get the last-minute care you need. Visit with a Norton Healthcare provider for minor illnesses virtually through Norton eCare. Find out more at nortonhealthcare.com/patient-resources/mynortonchart/norton-ecare
It's Eat a Cranberry Day! Cranberry juice often has been discussed as a way to prevent a urinary tract infection. What about for urinary incontinence? Does it really help? #EatACranberryDay #NationalEatACranberryDay
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Does cranberry juice help with a UTI? | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
This month is National Bladder Health Month. Whether it’s leakage or pain, such as interstitial cystitis, bladder issues take a toll on quality of life. When your bladder isn’t working the way it should, it’s difficult to enjoy life. Try these at-home exercises that can significantly improve bladder health.
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Fixing bladder issues the simple way | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
We know the battle is far from over. We also know that tough times call for strong leaders. Lead by example. #MaskUp to save lives.
Learn more: EveryMaskUp.com
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Children and teens may feel unwell for a prolonged amount of time after confirmed or suspected illness with COVID-19. The COVID-19 Follow-up Clinic aims to help families receive additional laboratory tests or any subspecialist referrals that their child may need.
A referral is required for clinic services. Call your child’s pediatrician or (502) 629-KIDS for a referral to the clinic.
Regularly monitoring your blood pressure, with support from your health care team, can help lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. You can check your blood pressure at the doctor’s office, at a pharmacy or even at home!
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What's the link between a heart attack and blood pressure? | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
While the world was facing a global pandemic and many countries, including our own, were dealing with political and social divisions, care providers and researchers like those at the Norton Cancer Institute were continuing their work.
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Evolving cancer care in an evolving world | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.
Michelle Kannapel, MBA, has been named vice president, Service and Growth, for Norton Medical Group. Michelle's first day in her new position will be Feb. 15.
Michelle will oversee Norton Medical Group's goal of ensuring patient-focused, high performance, results-oriented activities related to service and growth. This includes developing support strategies focusing on strategic growth initiatives through acquisitions and recruitment, and managing employed provider contracts and compensation models while working closely with legal, compliance, operations and Norton Medical Group leadership teams. Additionally, Michelle will lead properties planning and management for Norton Medical Group.
We are pleased to announce that Chandra Weathers has been promoted to director, Clinical Effectiveness.
Chandra will lead and coach Performance Excellence projects across Norton Healthcare, using the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve and control) methodology.
Chandra joined Norton Healthcare in 2016 as a clinical research coordinator with Norton Cancer Institute, where she provided support for the setup and execution of clinical research protocols. She also conducted patient research visits and served as a liaison between Norton Healthcare, the Institutional Review Board and various sponsors. In 2019, Chandra was promoted to coordinator, Clinical Effectiveness, where she was instrumental in leading projects to improve clinical operations, safety and patient satisfaction. During the initial COVID-19 response, she served at the Norton Clinical Command Center and helped establish a centralized pre-admission testing site.
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Today is National #WearRedDay! To raise awareness about #HeartDisease, a leading cause of death in the US, Norton Children’s employees are wearing red. #HeartMonth
