Lucy Koroma, APRN

Nov. 2023 ➡️ Nov. 2024

850 S 28th St. is looking a lot different these days. 🏥 Norton West Louisville Hospital is excited to open our doors for patient care Nov. 11!

As we prepare to open the first new hospital west of Ninth Street in 150 years, medical pioneers are being honored with a special monument on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus.

“When we began researching this project, we uncovered so many stories that needed to be told. Those featured were some of the first to treat citizens in West Louisville or they established a hospital, a medical school and practices that forged a path where none existed.” - Corenza Townsend, chief administrative officer, Norton West Louisville Hospital

Historical monument at Norton West Louisville Hospital honors health care pioneers As Norton Healthcare prepares to open the first new hospital west of Ninth Street in 150 years, medical pioneers are being honored with a special monument on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus.

The 29th annual Norton Cancer Institute Gail Klein Garlove Lectureship, held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, featured an evening with baseball legend and cancer survivor Darryl Strawberry, who shared his experience with colon cancer and remarkable story of survivorship. Joining him was Michael F. Driscoll, M.D., Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist and Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Norton Cancer Institute, who discussed updates in colon cancer research, treatments and screenings.

Special thanks to the Garlove family and the Norton Healthcare Foundation for a home run of a night!

Celebrating firsts and frights at Norton Hospital! 👻 🎃 These little pumpkins are having a spook-tacular first Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃 Our Norton Healthcare team is in the Halloween spirit! 👻 From spooky costumes to cheerful characters, our employees brought their festive energy to work today, all while staying dedicated to the care of our patients.

Happy Halloween from the Norton Women's & Children's Hospital NICU! 🎃

Congratulations to Latisha Smith-Banks, patient care associate and unit coordinator, Norton Hospital, for being named patient care associate (PCA) of the quarter! 🌟 Latisha was nominated for this recognition by her peers, who all had wonderful things to share about her.

“Tish brings joy into her patient’s room … and encourages them with her determined spirit! Nurses working on a unit with Tish know their patients will receive great care, call lights will be answered in a timely manner and expectations will be met! We are grateful to have Tish and her leadership in the PCA role on our units.” - Ashleigh M. Seymour, assistant nurse manager, Norton Hospital

“Tish is a beautiful person inside and out. She always goes above and beyond. … She has a great mindset and is always willing to lend a helping hand. I appreciate the skill she shows and the knowledge she passes down. … I have learned a lot working with her.” - Christina Shultz, patient care associate and unit coordinator, Norton Hospital

Congratulations Latisha, and thank you for all you do! 🎊

Drumroll please 🥁

The 2024 facility dog Halloween costume contest winner is.... Pepper as Finding Nemo! 🏆🎉 Thank you to everyone who voted in this year's contest!

“I am so grateful we left no stone unturned!” – Lori, Ebernez, Norton Cancer Institute patient and breast cancer survivor

Every breast cancer journey is unique, filled with courage, strength, and resilience. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing the powerful stories of our patients at Norton Cancer Institute. This is Lori’s story. 💞

“My name is Lori Eberenz. I am 44 years old. I have been married to my husband, Josh for 19 years, and we have two daughters, Julia (11) and Hannah (7). I lead public relations and marketing partnerships for KFC U.S. I have had mammograms annually since turning 40 and they were always clear.

In the summer of 2023, I felt what I thought was a bruise on my right breast. When it persisted for a few days, I went to see my OB/GYN and have it checked out. She didn't think it was anything of concern, but to be certain, she ordered a mammogram and ultrasound. Following those tests, nothing definitive was identified, but because I could explain where it felt differently, the doctor ordered a biopsy. I am so grateful we left no stone unturned!

I was diagnosed in August of 2023 with Stage 2 hormone-positive breast cancer. My treatment included 3 surgeries, 8 rounds of chemotherapy, and 30 rounds of radiation. I completed radiation on April 10, 2024.

From the very day I received the call that my biopsy showed I had cancer, every provider I encountered was compassionate and caring and gave me a sense of confidence. Shelby, my chemo nurse, was an angel. When I had a reaction to a medication, she stood with me and counted down the minutes to the final drop of infusion to help me make it through.

My surgeon, Dr. Stephens, was honest and direct. She quickly realized I wanted to move quickly and decisively, and she empowered me with the information I needed to do so. Dr. Hargis, my oncologist, walked me through every study that informed my treatment plan, and he wrote it down step-by-step and talked it through with me. I am a planner, and knowing each step and having it in writing and my questions answered helped to calm my anxiety and prepare me for each step.”

💖 Take a moment for yourself—regular self-exams and mammograms are key to early detection. Don’t wait, protect your health today. Schedule your mammogram here: https://bit.ly/3Al06NA

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with us at the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus Block Party! 🥳 It was an incredible day of community, connection, and celebration as we prepare to open our doors and begin serving you on Nov. 11! From local organizations and community leaders to the dedicated partners who brought this event to life, we couldn't have done it without you.

Care West of Ninth - People and places that paved the way. 🩺👩🏾‍⚕️

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a group healthcare pioneers in West Louisville dedicated their lives to providing medical care to people of color. As Norton Healthcare prepares to open the first new hospital west of Ninth Street in 150 years, these early medical pioneers are being honored with a special monument on the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus. That monument was unveiled today.

The monument was funded by the family of Richard S. Wolf, M.D., through the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, in memory of Dr. Wolf’s life and work as a pediatrician in our community.

🔗 Learn more about these healthcare pioneers: https://nortonhealthcare.com/locations/west-louisville/monument/

Join us in congratulating Janet S. Greenwood, noninvasive vascular technologist, noninvasive cardiology, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health for her 45th service anniversary!

Janet Greenwood has grown in her healthcare career starting as a medical assistant in cardiology and now serving as a noninvasive vascular technologist. Janet said she has always loved what she does and enjoys her coworkers.

You can find a career worth celebrating at NortonHealthcareCareers.com.

The Norton Children's Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation recently recognized outstanding volunteers and donors for their service and commitment in 2023. Collectively, these volunteers have donated thousands of hours of their time and raised millions of dollars for Norton Children’s Hospital and Norton Healthcare. These volunteers and many others are critical in providing support that enables funding for programs, hospital improvements, education and research throughout our not-for-profit health care system.

Congratulations and thank you to each volunteer for all they do to support our patients, their families and our community.

Volunteers and donors honored with awards for dedication, support As a not-for-profit organization, we’re grateful to everyone for their support. Read more about those we recently honored for their extraordinary efforts.

Brain health starts in the kitchen. 🧑‍🍳 Here’s what you need to know. ⬇

Brain health starts in the kitchen Brain health starts in the kitchen — here’s what you need to know

The Norton Cancer Institute Pat Harrison Resource Center is dedicated to prevention and wellness services in Southern Indiana. We are pleased to work with Indiana realtor, Pat Harrison to build a brighter future for the community. Thanks to Pat and support from others, we are able support patients and their families at no cost, no matter where they are in their cancer journey and no matter where they receive care.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3BSAsAy

After rib-cracking CPR, three defibrillations and treatment for heart failure at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, Keith Drury, is back at work and back to hunting and fishing in his spare time.

LaGrange man’s journey from heart failure to heart recovery After rib-cracking CPR, three defibrillations and treatment for heart failure, Keith Drury, 43, is back at work and back to hunting and fishing in his spare time.