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💙 Don’t miss the 2025 Pediatric Cardiology Symposium! 🗓️ Date: Feb. 21, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9AM – 3:30PM EST 📍 Location: Norton Children’s Hospital or join via livestream Gain the tools to: ✅ Accurately detect cardiovascular conditions in children ✅ Apply the latest treatment protocols ✅ Know when to refer patients for specialty care 🌟 Featuring keynote speaker Stuart Berger, M.D. This event is ideal for pediatric physicians, APPs, and nurses. Secure your spot today! 🔗 Details & registration here: https://lnkd.in/eZv39iqd #PediatricCardiology #CMEOpportunities #HealthcareTraining #MedicalEducation

At Norton Children’s, our mission of providing exceptional care knows no bounds. Recently, Delwyn McOmber, M.D., and Michael Ruppe, MD, exemplified this commitment by participating in a cardiac surgical mission in Chiapas, Mexico, with Heartcare International. As part of a multinational team, they helped perform life-changing surgeries on 15 children with congenital heart disease, bringing hope and healing to families in need. This mission highlights the diverse ways our physicians give back through philanthropy and volunteerism, extending the Norton Children’s mission to a global community. Their work is a reminder that collaboration and compassion can make an extraordinary impact—no matter where in the world it’s needed. 🌟

⭐️ Meet Hannah, a second grader with a heart full of gold! During her Safety City field trip, Hannah insisted on bringing money to donate because she wanted to help people in the hospital. Her mom, who recently completed her last treatment for breast cancer under the care of Dr. Hargis at Norton Cancer Institute – St. Matthews, shared that Hannah's love language is gift-giving. Whether it’s baking treats for her teachers or organizing a bake sale with her sister to support their school counselor, Hannah is always thinking of ways to spread kindness. 💖 Hannah’s compassion has grown even more after seeing the generosity and care shown to her family during her mom’s treatment. Her pediatrician, Dr. Erica Bailen, also plays a special role in their lives, earning lots of love from both Hannah and her sister, Julia. Hannah’s thoughtful donation and her love for helping others remind us all of the power of community and giving back. Thank you, Hannah, for showing us how small acts of kindness can make a big difference! 🌈

Norton Children’s Wrapped 2024! 5️⃣ Whether it’s celebrating a homecoming, a bell-ringing ceremony, or an Olympics-themed party, our Norton Children’s team knows how to make every moment special! 🎉🥳 4️⃣In 2024, we were thrilled to welcome so many special visitors, including Louisville Bats baseball players, stars from WWE and UFC, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! monster truck drivers, athletes from Louisville City Football Club and Racing Louisville, as well as Peyton Siva and players from the Louisville Men's and Women's Basketball teams. A huge thank you to all these talented friends for bringing joy to our patients this year! 🏀⚾️⚽️🛞🥊 3️⃣ Norton Children’s opened our first location in Bowling Green, Norton Children’s Medical Group- Bowling Green and a new multi-practice location in Frankfort. 2️⃣ In September, Governor Andy Beshear visited Norton Children’s Hospital to kick off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, bringing smiles and support to patients and staff at the Norton Children’s Cancer Institute. 1️⃣ Norton Children’s was named on the 2024–2025 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 seven specialties: behavioral health, cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and urology. 🏆

Cheers to 35 years! Teresa D. Burrows has spent 35 years at Norton Children’s and decided early on that it was the perfect place for her! She has worked in the neonatal intensive care unit for her entire tenure and is still passionate about caring for those babies today. Throughout the years, Teresa has worked every shift you can imagine but has settled in on what she called the “perfect shift” — 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. She said that work has been her lifeline at times, and she has made some great friends along the way! ✨ Ready for a rewarding career in healthcare? Norton Healthcare is looking for passionate individuals to join our team! Visit https://lnkd.in/gaNVJQJ and take the next step today!

🦃✨ As we give thanks this Thanksgiving, we're especially grateful for our health care heroes and for your trust in us to care for your children. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving from all of us at Norton Children’s.

⭐️ Where Hope Thrives 💫 The halls of Norton Children’s Hospital are often filled with the sounds of beeping monitors and footsteps, but on the seventh floor, music therapist Brett Northrup, MT-BC, is changing the tune. With over a decade of experience serving pediatric oncology patients, Brett uses music to bring comfort, joy, and healing to patients and their families during the toughest times. For 4-year-old Trey Lowman, who is battling an aggressive brain cancer, music therapy has become a bright spot in his journey. Whether it’s banging on drums, shaking maracas, or playing the piano, Brett helps Trey find moments of pure joy, giving his family precious memories in the midst of a difficult fight. "Even in a dark time, to see Trey being a kid and having fun warms my heart,” said Trey’s mom, Ebony. Learn more about how interventions like active music-making, relaxation, and songwriting, music therapy helps patients like Trey overcome fear, reduce anxiety, and simply be kids again. https://lnkd.in/e5DgZh3b ➡️ Do you have a story of hope to share with us? Comment below if you have a story about your child overcoming odds or a member of our staff providing remarkable care.

🩺 Join us for the 2025 Pediatric Bioethics Day Symposium! This year’s Lunch and Learn, “Decision-making and Adolescents: Ethical Challenges,” will address the complexities of adolescent healthcare decisions in Kentucky, where those under 18 cannot make medical choices independently. 📅 March 7, 2025 🕛 Noon – 1 p.m. 📍 Norton Children’s Hospital Featuring guest speaker Dr. Lainie Friedman Ross, who will explore ways to respect adolescent preferences and engage them meaningfully in their care. Don’t miss this essential discussion! 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3YRDluy #PediatricBioethics #HealthcareEthics #AdolescentCare #BioethicsSymposium #HealthcareEducation

Santa Claus is coming to Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital! Check out this sweet holiday story featuring one of our amazing NICU nurses!

Join us in congratulating Evaunda Turner on 35 years with Norton Children's! When Evaunda Turner started at Norton Healthcare she spent several years working in the respiratory therapy department. She mainly worked in the cleaning room, where they sterilized and cleaned tiny ventilators for the neonatal intensive care unit babies as well as ventilators for adults. For a short time, Evaunda also worked in the operating room as an anesthesia technician. For the last 25 years she has been in the emergency department at Norton Children’s. Evaunda has loved and appreciated her 35 years, but she is excited to be retiring this year. Congratulations on your retirement, Evaunda! 💼 Looking for a job that makes a difference? Explore opportunities at Norton Healthcare and find your path! Head to https://lnkd.in/gaNVJQJ to learn more.