Norton Heart Specialists

Think chest pain is always a heart attack? Think again! 🫀🧐

Chest pain can be caused by many conditions besides a heart attack. Common causes include GERD, anxiety, muscle strain, costochondritis, hiatal hernia, and panic attacks. These can lead to sharp or burning pain in the chest.

If you experience this type of chest pain, your provider may perform a physical exam and could request an electrocardiogram, blood tests, a chest X-ray, CT scan, or endoscopy to diagnose the potential cause.

At Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, we know every patient is unique. Our team of providers works to find the best treatment plan for YOU. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit NortonHeartandVascular.com.

Internationally known researcher, Balamurugan N. Appakalai, Ph.D., is joining Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s, with the goal of curing Type 1 diabetes.
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World-renowned diabetes researcher joins Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute Balamurugan N. Appakalai, Ph.D., is leading research around islet cell transplants and is widely considered one of the most skilled islet isolation specialists in the world.

Today's the day! 🌅 Today the Bike to Beat Cancer will bring hundreds of community members together to help us get one step closer to ending cancer. Your support makes a difference, make a donation here: https://p2p.onecause.com/biketobeatcancer

Let the Norton Healthcare Scholars Program put your career goals within reach! 💫

Students can receive up to $45,000 in tuition assistance for eligible degrees that lead to a new clinical credential in registered nursing, respiratory therapy or laboratory sciences as part of Norton Healthcare Scholars Program. Up to $24,000 in tuition assistance is available for other clinical positions.

Visit MyNortonScholar.com to create and account and apply online. For more information, email [email protected] or call (502) 446-5835.

We are excited to announce that Norton West Louisville Hospital is slated to open Monday, Nov. 11!

🏥 Learn more at WestLouisvilleHospital.org

Finley is FIVE! 🖐️ Join us in wishing Finley a happy birthday! 🥳 🐾

Finley works at Norton Brownsboro Hospital with his handler to provide comfort and support to patients, families and staff.

Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Research Institute are enrolling volunteers in a research study examining the link between gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease.

The 18-month study of people with and without Alzheimer’s disease focuses on whether an imbalance in good and bad bacteria plays a role in development of Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia. Your involvement could lead to new therapies.

Gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease study open to public Participate in innovative research at Norton Neuroscience Institute on gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease. Your involvement could lead to new therapies.

How do you know if you have thyroid issues? Symptoms of underactive thyroid can go unnoticed for years. Here’s what you should know. 👇

A family history of underactive thyroid can put you at risk for hypothyroidism. Do you have these symptoms? Symptoms of underactive thyroid can go unnoticed for years. Here’s what you should know.

“I live by the quote from Philippians 4:6-7, which is, ‘Don’t worry about anything, pray about everything and thank God for what he’s done. If you really take that to heart, you’re not going to worry about anything.” - David Schaeffer, Norton Orthopedic Institute Patient

Chronic knee pain severely slowed David Schaeffer’s life of ministry. Then he worked with Norton Orthopedic Institute to get his ministry back on the move.

Knee replacement surgery helps remobilize pastor’s life of ministry Chronic knee pain severely slowed David Schaeffer’s life of ministry. Then he worked with Norton Orthopedic Institute to get his ministry back on the move.

September is National Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) Awareness Month. 🫀 A-Fib is a disease of the heart. It causes an irregular heartbeat, often faster than normal.

Between 3 and 6 million people in the U.S. have A-fib. Each year, around 350,000 people are admitted to hospitals for A-fib, and about 500,000 people are diagnosed. Learn about this common heart condition. 👇

What is A-fib? Learn about this common heart condition

Norton Scott Hospital put their personal touch on the beam—because every great structure needs a little extra support! ✍️ This special construction beam will be on display at Norton West Louisville Hospital.

🏥 Learn more at WestLouisvilleHospital.com

HEAT WAVE! 🥵 Dr. Brandon shares his number one tip to prevent heat related medical issues this Labor Day weekend.

Watch out for loved ones - if you have symptoms of heat exhaustion like vomiting or unconsciousness, it's important to get emergency care for IV fluids so you can feel like yourself again.

Louisville doctors share tips to avoid heat exhaustion or stroke as temperatures climb While many of us have heard them before, it's particularly important to remember these tips when temperatures climb as high as they have been.

Norton King's Daughters' Health celebrated 125 years of caring for the community today! 💙 🎉 Since opening its doors in August 1899, Norton King's Daughters' Health has continued its founding mission—serving others in need.

Special thanks to Russell Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare; Carol Dozier, CAO, Norton King's Daughters' Health; and Darleen Connolly, board chair of Norton King's Daughters' Health, for sharing inspirational messages with the team at today's celebration.

Norton Healthcare and Paws with Purpose are excited to collaborate and present guidance for helping parents to acclimate a dog to a new baby in the home. 👶 🐶

🐾 A professional dog trainer will teach how to recognize and address behavioral issues with a dog that might put babies or young children at risk for harm
📅 Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m.
📍 Northeast Regional Louisville Free Public Library
📝 Register by calling (502) 394-0379 or at [email protected]

The valet looks a little different here. 👀

📍 Norton Cancer Institute - Brownsboro
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Cancer knows no boundaries or state borders. On Saturday, Sept. 7, riders from across the country will converge in Louisville at Bike to Beat Cancer. Together, we will unite to pedal one step closer to beating cancer!

🚲 Learn how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3MgtkB4

Our NEW Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, a part of Norton Women’s Care office is ready to provide quality care women’s care for the Oldham County community! Whether you are due for a routine well-woman exam, preparing to give birth or navigating menopause, we’re here for you. Come visit us!

📍6400 Westwind Way, Suite D, Crestwood, KY 40014
🗓️ Call 502-899-6700 or Schedule an appointment online - https://bit.ly/3XaVm68

Today Norton Healthcare partnered with the African American Male Wellness Agency for Black Men’s Wellness Day, a transformative event dedicated to addressing health disparities in the African American community. 💪🏾

Black Men’s Wellness Day aims to empower individuals with knowledge and tools necessary to take charge of their health. Thank you to everyone who attended this free community event!

Norton Clark Hospital is beaming with anticipation —building memories, one signature at a time! 📝 Today the Norton Clark Hospital team had the opportunity to sign a special construction beam that will be on display at Norton West Louisville Hospital, making their mark on this incredible project.

🏥 Learn more at WestLouisvilleHospital.com

Norton Sports Health has partnered with the Bellarmine University Counseling Center to provide Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training to the Bellarmine University Athletics administrators, coaches and staff. We also provided training to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health needs with student-athletes and how sports reduce risk factors to mental health.

“Providing mental health and su***de prevention training to Bellarmine Athletics coaches, staff, and administrators is essential to monitor for and intervene if a student-athlete needs help. Coaches and staff are uniquely poised to identify and intervene with student-athletes as first-line caregivers. QPR and mental health education reduces stigma around mental health in athletics, promotes a culture of wellness, and could potentially save a life.” - Paula Struck, LCSW, RYT, Norton Sports Health

Join us congratulating our recent BEE and Sunflower Award winners! 🏆 👏 These awards recognize our staff members who are going above-and-beyond everyday.

🐝 Taylor Vaughn - Norton Hospital
🌻 Maggie Smith - Norton King's Daughters' Health
🐝 Sheri Jacob - Norton Cancer Institute

Make an impact by joining a growing team ready to provide care when Norton West Louisville Hospital opens this fall! Now hiring registered nurses, assistant nurse managers and more for a variety of units.

💻 Apply today at NortonHealthcareCareers.com.

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Heart & Vascular Norton Heart and Vascular Institute is the Louisville area's leading cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment program.