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09/02/2025
Meet Pam Cook, known to many as the unofficial “mayor” of Norton Hospital. For 20 years, she was the smiling face patients and co-workers could count on.
When Parkinson’s disease forced her into an early retirement, Pam thought her days of connecting with others were over. But with the support of Jason L. Crowell, M.D., and the team at Norton Neuroscience Institute, along with therapy at Norton Healthcare Pavilion, Pam found her strength again.
Now, instead of saying goodbye, Pam is back where she belongs — volunteering with our comfort cart, bringing joy, encouragement and comfort to patients, visitors and staff. 💙
“I was a patient at Norton, roles reversed situation, and they showed me so much love and care, just like I tried to do for the patients who came in when I was working there,” Pam shared.
What could have been the end of her story became a new chapter.
08/31/2025
👋 Come see what the Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program (SNAP) is all about!
Join us for our in-person Open House on Wednesday, September 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Learning Center.
You’ll meet the team, ask questions, and learn all about this one-of-a-kind paid nursing apprenticeship opportunity.
📍 9500 Ormsby Station Road, Louisville, KY
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 4 to 6 p.m.
Learn more and register at NortonHealthcare.com/SNAP or email SNAP@nortonhealthcare.org with questions.
08/30/2025
Not every broken bone needs the ER. 🦴 Minor fractures, sprains and strains? Urgent care is often the faster, more affordable choice. Learn when urgent care is the right call.
You might not need to visit the hospital for a minor break.
08/29/2025
Join us for the High-intensity Focused Ultrasound (HiFu) Open House — a celebration of Norton Healthcare’s investment in patient care and medical innovation.
📅 Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025
🕘 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Conference Center A & B, 4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd., Louisville, KY 40241
Stop by anytime to ⬇️
✅ Learn about HiFu technology — a groundbreaking incisionless treatment for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.
✅ Hear from physicians and patients about its impact.
✅ Enjoy refreshments and demonstrations of the focused ultrasound transducer.
Presentations include ⬇️
🔹 10 a.m. - Overview of HiFu with Q&A – Abigail J. Rao, M.D., neurosurgeon
🔹 Noon - Discussion with patient & Justin T. Phillips, M.D., movement disorders neurologist
🔹 2 p.m. - Discussion with patient & physicians – Dr. Rao and Jason L. Crowell, M.D., movement disorders neurologist
This event is open to patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and community members — all are welcome! 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/45BGrpV
08/28/2025
Sixteen sweet years of Norton Brownsboro Hospital! 🥳 Norton Brownsboro Hospital turns 16 this week, and we couldn't be more proud. To every team member who's walked these halls - from our skilled surgeons to our compassionate nurses, dedicated support staff to our hardworking administrators - your efforts have made all the difference. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in patient care. Here's to 16 years of changing lives, one patient at a time! 🎈
08/28/2025
Kentucky’s very own Amanda Morgan has become the first woman in the state to receive newly FDA-approved larger-size silicone implants - a step toward restoring not just her body, but her sense of self after breast cancer. Norton Healthcare is proud to offer natural-looking options that help women feel whole again.
Amanda Morgan is the first woman in Kentucky to receive a new breast implant option available in larger sizes. The option was approved last year by the FDA.
08/27/2025
Meet Rona Garriott, whose life was upended by debilitating adult degenerative scoliosis. In early 2024, she faced excruciating back pain that made even the simplest activities, like cooking or gardening, impossible.
Despite her role working at a chiropractor’s office, her colleagues could only help manage the pain—not fix it. Rona would return home in tears, missing dinner, her garden, and the things she loved most.
But then, everything changed. With the help of Norton Leatheman Spine's expert spine specialists, Rona underwent scoliosis surgery—an operation that restored her quality of life. Now, she’s back to. 👇
✅ Working full time
👩🏼🌾 Gardening with joy
👩🏼🍳 Cooking her favorite meals
💪 Lifting weights to stay strong
Feeling empowered, Rona is living life on her terms again. Read more here. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lNtle1
08/27/2025
After struggling with worsening symptoms, Audwin Helton of Louisville found lifesaving care at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute. Now, he’s using his voice to encourage others — especially in the Black community — to put their heart health first. ❤️
Heart failure survivor, Audwin Helton is championing cardiovascular care and educating others about the importance of heart health.
08/27/2025
One year ago, Cassandra’s life hung in the balance during Indigo’s delivery. Thanks to the incredible care teams at Norton Healthcare, she survived against the odds and now they’re celebrating Indigo’s first birthday together. 🥳
In this video, Indigo’s dad, Carlton, shares what that lifesaving care means to their family. ❤️
Thank you to the Bethany Legacy Foundation for their grant to the Norton Healthcare Foundation to support new Norton King's Daughters' Health EMS Transport Hub. The $2 million grant will go towards construction for the facility that will support the first responders who provide emergency medical services to residents and visitors of Jefferson County, Indiana.
The Norton Healthcare Foundation has been awarded a $2 million grant by Bethany Legacy Foundation (BLF) to help fund construction and expanded services for a new Norton King’s Daughters’ Health EMS Transport Hub. Plans for this facility will support the first responders who provide emergency med...
08/26/2025
We’re proud to be recognized with Get With The Guidelines® Silver Plus for coronary artery disease and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. 💙
These awards reflect our mission to provide life-saving, research-based care for our community. 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4lNKTqi
08/26/2025
Norton Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with multiple Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for our commitment to high-quality, research-based care for patients with heart disease and stroke. These awards reflect the dedication of our teams to improving outcomes — saving more lives, helping patients recover faster, and reducing hospital readmissions. 💙
This year’s recognitions include. ⬇️
🏥 Norton Audubon Hospital:
Get With The Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus
Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Bronze with Target: Stroke Honor Roll
🏥 Norton Brownsboro Hospital:
Get With The Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus
Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
🏥 Norton Hospital:
Get With The Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Silver Plus
Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
🏥 Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital:
Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Bronze
August is Make-A-Will Month! Live purposefully and give purposefully by including Norton Healthcare or Norton Children's in your will. Your legacy can help ensure a healthier future for generations to come. Create a lasting impact on our community’s well-being.
Elvis was in the building at Norton Hospital!🎸🎶 When Norton Hospital patient Otis - an Elvis impersonator who shares his music in memory care communities and churches - mentioned his love for performing, Dr. Iles surprised him with a guitar.With guitar in hand, he treated staff and fellow patients to a heartfelt performance that had everyone smiling and listening in. We’re grateful for providers like Dr. Iles who go the extra mile to bring care, comfort, and joy to the people we serve.
08/05/2025
We are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏻 Breastfeeding can provide benefits to both moms and babies. At Norton Healthcare we provide a variety of resources and support for women during their breastfeeding journeys.
🤰🏽 Free Breastfeeding Essentials Classes, providing advice and techniques for creating a successful breastfeeding experience. https://bit.ly/3U8wHwP
🧑🏽⚕️ Lactation consultants provide breastfeeding support immediately after birth at a Norton Healthcare facility, and also provide in person and telehealth lactation support by appointment once you go home. - https://bit.ly/4flsx
07/21/2025
A small gesture with a big heart! 🧸 One of our incredible nurses at Norton Hospital brought a teddy bear into the OR today to help comfort a pediatric patient undergoing surgery.
Even in a grown-up space, compassion knows no age limits. It’s moments like this that remind us—healing takes more than medicine. 💙
07/04/2025
Stars, stripes, diapers and baby wipes! 🇺🇸 💙❤️ We’re celebrating Independence Day with these tiny fireworks at Norton Hospital! 🎇
06/24/2025
Congratulations to Shar Magnus, PCA, our recent BEE Award honoree at Norton Hospital! 🐝
Shar is the true definition of a busy bee — always in motion, always thinking ahead, and always pouring her heart into caring for others. Her nominator shared how Shar’s kindness, dedication and encouragement helped them keep going on a long and difficult journey.
“Thank you, Shar, for checking on me and not letting me quit. You are an inspiration and true healing friend.”
Thank you, Shar, for being extraordinary every day! 💛
06/23/2025
Congratulations to MaryAnn Blanchard, RN, our recent 2025 DAISY Award honoree at Norton Hospital! 🌼
MaryAnn’s compassion left a lasting impact on one family during their most difficult moments. The love, dignity and expert care she showed a patient in his final days touched hearts in ways words can’t fully capture.
“She will forever be in our hearts for all the love she showed our family in a very heartbroken time,” her nominator wrote.
MaryAnn, thank you for being a light for your patients and their families. 💛
06/20/2025
Congratulations to Debbie Davis, nurse manager in the Cath Lab at Norton Hospital, and our May 2025 DAISY Nurse Leader Award honoree! 🌼
Debbie’s leadership blends compassion, calm, and strength — a true anchor for her team and patients alike. She goes above and beyond to support not just her staff but anyone who walks through the Cath Lab doors.
“She leads by example, fosters teamwork and excellence, and makes everyone feel welcome — even those not on her team,” her nominator shared.
Thank you, Debbie, for setting the standard and being a pillar of support and kindness. 💙
06/04/2025
Here comes the bride! 👰♀️ When a patient couldn’t attend his own wedding, our incredible caregivers made sure love still found a way. 💙
Our Nursing and Chaplain Services teams organized a special “Celebration of Love” right in the hospital — complete with balloons, cake, and even a veil — so the couple could mark their special day together.
It’s moments like these that show how deeply our team cares, going beyond clinical care to bring comfort, connection and joy. Congratulations to the happy couple! 💍💒
05/20/2025
“You weren’t just a nurse, or a hospital worker — you were my guardian angel.” 💙
After surviving a traumatic event, one patient found not just care, but protection, dignity and hope in the hands of Lexi Shecknell, RN, at Norton Hospital. In a heartfelt note of gratitude shared after their experience, the patient wrote:
"I don't even know if 'thank you' is a big enough word for what you did for me. My life could’ve gone very differently for me if you hadn’t been there. You didn’t know me, but you saw me. You saw past the fear, past the hurt, and you stood up for me when I couldn’t stand up for myself. You made sure I was safe when I didn’t even feel human anymore. You, along with your team, became my shield when I felt completely defenseless. Your presence wasn’t just clinical-it was personal. It’s hard to put into words what it feels like to be truly protected in a moment of fear, but I will never forget your team for being my protectors, my advocates, and my safe place that day.
In those moments, you weren’t just a nurse, or a hospital worker - you were my guardian angel. Because of you, I am here. Because of you, I was protected. You may not wear a cape, but to me, you are a real-life superhero. I will never forget your kindness, your strength, and your courage. You didn’t just save my life, Lexi. You gave me hope back. From the bottom of my heart, thank you."
At Norton Healthcare, our nurses go beyond medicine. They serve as advocates, protectors and healers — especially during life’s most fragile moments.
Thank you, Lexi, for showing what it truly means to care with courage, heart and humanity. 💙
05/15/2025
A big congratulations to our recent DAISY Award winner, Esther Murphy! 🌼 Esther was nominated by a patient; this is what they had to say:
"I knew that I was very sick. It was a shock when the doctor told me that I was going to the ICU. Very alarming. Nurse Murphy was one of my nurses. She was very informative; she took time to explain things to me. She is very competent, has a great personality, and was able to calm me as she took time out of her busy schedule to talk with me"
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Norton Hospital is a 605-bed hospital with special emphasis on advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures. Serving as a teaching facility for the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Norton Hospital is regionally recognized as a leader in the areas of minimally invasive and cancer surgery.
Piloting the way in cancer care, Norton Hospital provides a base of operations for Norton Cancer Institute, a comprehensive cancer resource center and the da Vinci robotic surgical system.
Connected to Norton Children’s Hospital, Norton Hospital is the region’s preferred birthing facility for high-risk pregnancies. Norton Hospital is home to one of the largest spine centers in the nation, providing expert care for patients with spinal cord defects and injuries..
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