Norton Women's & Children's Hospital

10/10/2025

Knowing when to call the doctor can make all the difference for kids with sickle cell disease. 🚨💬

Dr. Erica Mamauag from Norton Children’s Cancer Institute shares key symptoms to watch for and why regular checkups matter.

Discover how Norton Children’s is leading the way in sickle cell care: https://bit.ly/42xVqPz

10/10/2025

After 45 years of caring for the tiniest patients, Debbie Burnett retired from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in April 2025. Her passion for NICU nursing began during a student field trip through the nursery at Norton Healthcare. It was a moment that solidified where she wanted to spend her career!

She began working in the NICU during her final year at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, first as a licensed practical nurse and later as a registered nurse. Over the decades, she developed a deep appreciation for the day-to-day miracles that unfolded in the unit 👶 💫

Debbie remained with Norton Healthcare for more than four decades because of the organization’s dedication to innovation and the many meaningful relationships she formed along the way.

Thank you, Debbie, for your years of compassion and commitment 🫶

Want to build a rewarding career like Debbie's? Find opportunities to make a difference with us at: https://bit.ly/434eWDx

10/09/2025

White spots = strep? Tonsils gone = safe? 🤨 We’re clearing up common strep throat myths so you know when to call the doctor!

Wondering if your child’s sore throat is strep? Learn the key symptoms, common myths, and when to see a pediatrician.

10/09/2025

🎉 A huge shoutout to our amazing Encompass Nurse Residency graduates! 🎉

You've grown, learned, led, and now you're ready to shine. 🌟 Encompass is more than a program, it's a journey of transformation, connection, and confidence-building for new nurses stepping into their calling! We're so proud of everything you've accomplished. Here's to the bright future ahead. 💙🩺

Thinking about starting your own nursing journey with us? Learn more about Encompass and other nursing programs: https://bit.ly/42qqhxA

10/09/2025

Measured in rankings. Proven in recoveries.

We’re proud to be named the #1 Children’s Hospital in Kentucky and nationally ranked in 8 specialties, but none of it would be possible without our amazing providers and staff.

To every team member who brings compassion, skill, and heart to our mission: thank you.

You make the little moments count, and the big milestones possible. 💙💫
Reshare to show your pride and help us celebrate the team behind the care!

10/09/2025

👀 Noticing changes in your child’s posture? It could be more than just a growth spurt.

Dr. Kent Walker, pediatric orthopedic and spine surgeon at Norton Children’s, shares early signs of scoliosis every parent should know and what to do next!

10/08/2025

Teens, distracted driving is no joke! Every year, 3,000 teens die in preventable crashes. Texting, eating, or messing with your phone = huge risk.

Keep it simple:
✅ Buckle up
✅ No phone
✅ Focus on the road

And remember — driving takes practice, just like sports!

10/07/2025

🎉 It's a cause for celebration 🎉

We’re ranked #1 in Kentucky and nationally recognized in 8 specialties: behavioral health, cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, and urology.

But it’s the little moments we celebrate most, so thank you for trusting us to be part of those moments. 💫

Healing children isn’t just our purpose it’s a cause for celebration!

Learn more about the rankings: https://bit.ly/46GrUKa

10/07/2025

We are proud to announce that Norton Children’s has been recognized on the 2025–2026 list of Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report!

Not only are we ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Kentucky, but we’ve also been nationally recognized in eight specialties: behavioral health, cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, and urology.

Thank you for trusting us to provide the best care for your children.
Learn more about the rankings: https://bit.ly/46GrUKa

10/06/2025

A routine checkup. A life-changing diagnosis...

After a well-child visit in Bowling Green, 2-year-old Auggie Baker was diagnosed with leukemia, a moment that changed everything. Thanks to early detection, expert care at Norton Children’s, and his incredible strength, Auggie is now thriving 💙

We're honored to share Auggie’s story, and we want to hear yours! Norton Children’s will be in Bowling Green on October 15 for a community listening session to help shape a healthier future for kids just like Auggie.

🎤 Come share your ideas, experiences, and hopes with us: https://bit.ly/3Vm0jaw

09/25/2025

Rooming in means your baby stays in your hospital room with you instead of the nursery. This approach supports both physical and emotional well-being for new families — and the benefits are powerful:

✨ Better sleep quality for mom and baby
✨ Increased confidence in caring for your newborn
✨ Earlier recognition of feeding cues, leading to improved breastfeeding experiences
✨ Less crying and distress, creating a calmer environment
✨ More opportunities for skin-to-skin care, enhancing bonding

At Norton Healthcare, we’re committed to creating the best start for you and your baby. 💙

09/17/2025

At Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, love, hope, and compassion came together to make a dream come true. Alexis—facing stage 4 colon cancer—married her partner Darryl in a beautiful ceremony at her bedside. 💍 Huge thanks to our staff, her family & friends for creating this unforgettable moment.

Alexis met Darryl Baker just after her life turned upside down.

09/16/2025

Congratulations to Angela Hammond & Courtney Saylor, Breast Diagnostics, our recent BEE Award recipients — and double winners! 🐝🐝

The BEE Award recognizes employees who go above and beyond every day to support patients and care teams. Angela and Courtney were honored for the compassion and reassurance they gave a patient facing a frightening diagnosis, stepping in with comfort, understanding, and unwavering support.

09/15/2025

We’re proud to celebrate Ivy Caranto, 7 West, as a recent DAISY Award winner! 🌼

The DAISY Award honors nurses who provide extraordinary, compassionate care. Ivy was recognized for going above and beyond to bring peace and comfort to a patient during a difficult hospital stay — even taking them on a late-night walk to lift their spirits.

Thank you, Ivy, for the kindness and care you show every day. 💚

09/09/2025

We’re proud to honor Lisa Crenshaw, NICU, as a recent DAISY Award winner! 🌼

The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who provide extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care. Lisa was described as a relentless advocate, a quiet hero, and someone who didn’t just care for a patient - she helped heal an entire family.

Congratulations, Lisa, on this well-deserved recognition! 💚

09/08/2025

Please join us in celebrating Jenny Warren, Breast Diagnostics, recipient of the BEE Award at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital! 🐝

The BEE Award recognizes employees who go above and beyond every day to support patients, families, and care teams. Jenny was honored for the extra time and compassion she showed to ease a patient’s fears and provide comfort beyond the clinical test.

Congratulations, Jenny, and thank you for making such a meaningful impact! 💛

08/26/2025

Honored to receive Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Bronze award from the American Heart Association. 💙 This recognition showcases our dedication to high-quality, lifesaving stroke care for our patients. 👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lNKTqi

08/22/2025

Ten years of the Baby Bistro! 👩🏻‍🍼 We are excited to celebrate the Baby Bistro's 10 year anniversary. We've been serving Louisville's lactation and postpartum needs for the past 10 years as the the only fully comprehensive breastfeeding and lactation boutique in the city.

The Baby Bistro serves over 2,000 families a year through outpatient lactation services as well as postpartum and breastfeeding needs. 🍼 Learn more about the Baby Bistro located at Norton Women's & Children's Hospital here: https://bit.ly/3JeejjY

08/20/2025

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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

👶 Baby Bistro & Boutique at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital – offering lactation services, breastfeeding equipment and donor milk services. https://bit.ly/41oBIVO

🧑🏽‍⚕️ 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

07/23/2025

“43 days in antepartum. 24 days in the NICU. A lifetime of gratitude.” 💙

At just 28 weeks pregnant with twins, Katie was admitted to Norton Women & Children’s with preeclampsia. What followed was a 6-week stay in the antepartum unit and the birth of Caroline and Chandler at 34 weeks—followed by 24 days in the NICU.

While it wasn’t the journey she and her husband expected, the care team became like family. From compassionate nurses and housekeepers who brought comfort and baby gifts, to NICU doctors and nurses who loved their preemies like their own—every moment was met with kindness.

Discharge was bittersweet, but the bonds formed remain strong. Nurses visited the family at home, and NICU staff even attended the babies’ baptism.

They never imagined such a challenging time would lead to lifelong friendships and unforgettable care.

06/25/2025

🐾 Today, those closest to Juno, our incredible Facility Dog, gathered to celebrate her life and the healing that she brought to so many children and families at Norton Children’s Hospital. Juno’s legacy lives on in every smile she sparked, every fear she eased, and every child she comforted.

To help continue her legacy, we invite you to become a monthly donor to the Heel, Dog, Heal program. Your ongoing support helps bring more moments of hope, smiles, and tail wags to kids who need it most! https://givebutter.com/NHFHDH