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April/May/June 2010

Healthy
a publication of Norton Healthcare

Hope for
headache relief
See page 6.

Featured in this issue ...

n Fibroids and family planning
n Is it allergies or asthma?
n Know the signs of stroke
n Surviving aortic aneurysm
n Fitness fun at home

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for screenings and
special events

Kosair Children’s Hospital • Norton Audubon Hospital • Norton Brownsboro Hospital • Norton Hospital • Norton Suburban Hospital
Kosair Children’s Medical Center – Brownsboro • Norton Immediate Care Centers
 When physicians
Recently Voyles had difficulty walking, so her primary
care physician Robert W. Shaw III, M.D., referred
her to Louie Williams, M.D., physical medicine and

work as a team rehabilitation.

“I didn’t want her falling,” Dr. Shaw said. “I knew Dr.

it’s a win Williams could help her regain strength and improve her
balance.”

for patients
“Anytime I have a problem, I tell Dr. Shaw,” Voyles said.
“He’s been taking care of me for many, many years. He’s
very upbeat and shows a lot of care.”

E dna Voyles celebrated her 90th birthday on
Valentine’s Day. In spite of coping with some serious
health issues over the years – Type 2 diabetes, heart
attack and stroke – she considers herself “very blessed.”
Part of Voyles’ longevity can be attributed to well-
coordinated care among her physicians, on whom she
depends to meet her changing health care needs. She gets
annual physical exams and listens to the advice of her
primary care physician when he recommends a referral for
specialty care.
Edna Voyles of Louisville
Dr. Williams diagnosed Voyles with drop foot
syndrome, a weakening of the foot and ankle that impairs
walking. He prescribed a special leg brace and a course of
rehabilitation. After just three months of physical therapy,
Voyles’ physicians are pleased with her progress.
Medical care that is seamlessly coordinated by primary
and specialty care physicians not only helps patients
but helps keep health care costs down by avoiding
duplication of services. Specialists often are brought in as
consultants while the patient is in the hospital to discuss
transition of care after discharge, and the primary care
physician follows up to ensure specialty care meets the
patient’s needs.
“The primary care physician stabilizes patients
medically,” Dr. Williams said. “Then my goal is to address
their rehabilitation and pain needs to allow them to return
to the level of independence and activity to which they are
accustomed.”
–Tammy Warren

Changing health care needs as

we age
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Norton Audubon Hospital is offering a

free eight-week series of health and wellness
classes for anyone age 65 and older or those
caring for aging relatives. Upcoming classes
are “Transitioning from One Level of Care
to Another” and “Medicare Confusion?
Updates on What’s Covered and Not
Covered.” Attend any or all sessions.
See the pullout calendar for dates
and times.

Edna Voyles of Louisville

Nick Bonura photos

On the cover: Ron Cutler found relief from uncommon headache pain.
See page 6.

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FIBROIDS AND FAMILY PLANNING
Treatment advancements could preserve fertility
“For women who want to have children,

W hen it came down to either treating her

uterine fibroids or starting a family,
having to choose wasn’t good enough for
Leslie Hogle.
Fibroids are noncancerous growths in
or on the uterus. They are fairly common
in women in their 30s and 40s, and can
cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic
pain and hinder the ability to become
pregnant or stay pregnant.
“When I was diagnosed with fibroids, I
was single and not thinking about starting a
family,” Hogle said. “The options presented
to me would not preserve my uterus because
my fibroids were so large.”
Traditional treatment options include
hysterectomy – removal of the uterus and
myomectomy is the only treatment option,”
Dr. Reinstine said.
Now a 36-year-old mother of two,
Hogle has advice for other women with
fibroids who think they may never be
able to have children:
“Some doctors were very negative about
me having kids, and now I have two beautiful
babies,” she said. “Never say never!”
–Jennifer Reynolds
Want to know more?
da Vinci surgical technology is available
at Norton Hospital and Norton Suburban
Hospital. If you have fibroids, ask your
da Vinci robotic surgical system physician if you are a candidate for da

Nick Bonura photo

ovaries – among other procedures that either Vinci myomectomy. For more information
negate the ability to get pregnant or make it risky. about minimally invasive da Vinci procedures, visit
After Hogle was married and ready to start a family, she NortonHealthcare.com/daVinci.
turned to Jonathan Reinstine, M.D., obstetrics/gynecology,
for a solution. Dr. Reinstine had been trained in the Leslie Hogle, of Louisville, with her 4-month-old son Joshua
da Vinci robotic surgical system for myomectomy, the
minimally invasive removal of fibroids without removing
the uterus.
“Leslie was told by other surgeons that she would need
a hysterectomy,” Dr. Reinstine said.
“Dr. Reinstine was very encouraged about using the
da Vinci system to do the procedure laparoscopically,”
Hogle said. “He thought this option would give me a
better chance of being able to have children.”
The da Vinci system eliminates the need for
a large abdominal incision, yet gives the Nick Bonura photo

surgeon the visibility needed to safely

remove the fibroids and repair the
uterus. The system transmits 3-D
images to a computer screen to allow
better visualization, like an open
surgery, according to Dr. Reinstine.
da Vinci also offers patients
several potential benefits, such
as a shorter hospital stay, less
pain and scarring, less risk of
infection and faster recovery.
For Hogle, recovery “was a
breeze – I didn’t even need pain
medication.”

3
 S pring is right around the corner. While most people

Seasonal
are looking forward to the world becoming green
again, the Schofield family is gearing up for trouble.
Two of their three children have severe allergies.

allergies or
At 3 months old, Mackenzie Schofield, now 5, had
her first bout of bronchiolitis. By 7 months, she had
her first set of ear tubes. She continually suffered from
sinus infections or other allergy-induced illnesses.

asthma?
Kyle Schofield, now 3, had his first set of ear tubes at
5 months. He always had a runny nose and frequent
sinus infections.
“I knew there had to be an underlying cause,” said the
kids’ mother, Michelle Schofield. “We decided to have
Determining Mackenzie tested for allergies when she was around
2 years old and Kyle at 18 months.”
the difference According to James L. Sublett, M.D., allergy and
immunology, these are common complaints when kids
have allergies.
“An allergy is when the immune system mistakes a
harmless substance for a dangerous one and produces
an antibody called immunoglobulin E,” Dr. Sublett said.
“Most people think that allergies start when kids are
around 6 or older. In reality, we see kids
as young as 6 months old who suffer
from symptoms.”
Though the best way to
control allergies is to avoid them
altogether, that can be easier said
than done. Your child’s pediatrician
may recommend one of many
medications approved for children.
Another option is allergy shots, or
immunotherapy, which help build
up tolerance to the allergen. It’s
important to speak with your
pediatrician or allergist before
giving your child any
medication.
The Schofield’s
story illustrates that
children can
have many
different

(Left to right) Rachel, Mackenzie and Kyle Schofield

Dean Lavenson photos

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symptoms that can signal allergies. To further complicate
things, it’s easy to mistake the signs and symptoms of
asthma as allergies, colds or coughs. Asthma often goes
undiagnosed because the symptoms may be hard for
parents and physicians to recognize.
According to Nemr S. Eid, M.D., pediatric pulmonology,
asthma doesn’t generate the concern it should from doctors
or parents.
Asthma is a condition in which the bronchial airways
become inflamed and over-reactive, causing increased
mucus, swelling and muscle contraction. Asthma becomes
serious when repeated swelling of the airways leads to
scarring and blockage, according to Dr. Eid.
“When asthma goes untreated or is not treated properly,
children are at risk,” Dr. Eid said. “Once airway damage
sets in, it may become irreversible.”
Could it be asthma?
Consider the following questions:
• Does your child cough a lot at night or in the
morning?
• While exercising or playing does your child wheeze or
cough?
• When exposed to dust, allergens, smoke or strong
odors does your child wheeze, cough or experience
chest tightness?
• When your child has a cold, does it seem to settle
into his or her chest and take more than 10 days
to clear up?
• Do you have to give your child cough medicine
more than once a month?
• Has your child had pneumonia or bronchitis more
than once in any given year?
If you answered “yes” to any of these
questions, your child may have asthma. Talk to
a pediatrician about your child’s symptoms.
Pediatric expertise comes
to northeastern Jefferson
County
Kosair Children’s Medical Center – Brownsboro,
opening May 26, is bringing children’s health care
designed “Just for Kids” to northeastern Jefferson
County. The full-service outpatient center will be
equipped with the latest technology for testing
lung function so that a personal asthma therapy
plan can be developed for each patient. The
center also will offer emergency services, pediatric
diagnostic imaging, a pediatric outpatient surgical
center and more – all designed to be friendly and
accommodating to children, teens, young adults
and families.
For more information about the new
pediatric outpatient center, visit
MedicalCenter.KosairChildrens.com.
Want to know more?
Tune in to the “Get Healthy with Norton Healthcare”
TV show April 10 at noon to learn more about
childhood asthma and allergies. For details, visit
www.wlky.com/gethealthy.

Possible signs of nasal allergies

• Stuffy or runny nose for more than two weeks
• Sneezing
• Itchy nose and/or eyes
• Clear mucus drainage from the
nose or coughing up clear-
colored mucus
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Other common childhood
ailments, such as ear infections
–Maggie Skibba Roetker

5
 Making headway
Headaches can be complex and r
W ith as much as 90 percent of
the population experiencing
at least one headache a year, few
are lucky enough to say they never
get headaches. Ron Cutler was one
of those lucky few – until shortly
after Christmas last year when he
experienced severe headache pain
like he had never felt before.
Thinking it was a sinus infection,
Cutler visited an urgent care center
before flying out for a business trip.
“After I left the doctor, I started
having double vision, but I couldn’t
miss my trip,” Cutler said. “Tylenol
and other pain relievers wouldn’t
help. I was in pain and dealing with
double vision over the course of more
than a week.”
Once Cutler was back in
Louisville, his wife brought him
to the emergency room, where he
underwent tests and finally got some
pain relief. But the source of his
Nick Bonura photo

headache and double vision was not

discovered, so Cutler was referred to
Tad Seifert, M.D., a neurologist who
specializes in treating headaches and
concussions.
“There are so many different things
that can trigger a headache, making it
sometimes very difficult to treat,” Dr.
Seifert said. “In migraine, for example,
some known triggers include weather
changes, strong scents, stress,
hormonal changes and alcohol intake.
Since these triggers are encountered
by most of the general population in
everyday life, trying to tackle each of
these potential problems head-on can
be quite difficult.”

Tad Seifert, M.D., medical director of the

Headache & Concussion Center, with
Ron Cutler

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require specialized treatment
An MRI revealed Cutler had
trochlear nerve palsy, which is caused
by a blockage in a vessel supplying
blood to a nerve in his eye. He also
had associated tension-type headache
due to stress being placed on his eye,
according to Dr. Seifert.
“Trochlear nerve palsies can arise
from a number of potential causes,”
Dr. Seifert said. “In Mr. Cutler’s case
it was due to hardening of arteries
and plaque build-up in vessels
providing blood to his trochlear
nerve. The trochlear nerve is vital for
allowing smooth eye movements.
Once the nerve is affected, it limits
the movement of the eye, resulting in
undue stress that subsequently can
result in headaches.”
Though Cutler’s type of headache
is rare, there are many types of
more common headaches that
over-the-counter pain relievers –
and sometimes even prescription
medications – will not help. The most
common is the migraine.
As many as 28 million
Americans suffer from
migraines, and another 17
million suffer from other
types of chronic, recurring
headaches.
“Doctors are now gaining ground
on what causes migraines, and new
treatments are being developed to
effectively prevent and treat them,”
Dr. Seifert said.
“While not all headache pain
requires medical attention, some
types can be a symptom of a more
serious health issue,” Dr. Seifert said.
“It’s important to seek prompt medical
attention for recurrent or severe
headaches, like those Mr. Cutler
experienced.”
Cutler is now back to normal
thanks to medications that restored
blood flow in his eye.
“Mr. Cutler’s condition is unlikely
to recur, assuming he makes the
appropriate lifestyle modifications,
like improving his diet, increasing
regular exercise and monitoring blood
pressure,” Dr. Seifert said.
Headache &
Concussion Center
opens in Louisville
Norton Healthcare has opened the
Headache & Concussion Center, a
part of Norton Neuroscience Institute.
The center is the only treatment
facility of its kind in the region and
offers expertise in treating all types
of headaches and sports-related
concussions. The center is led by
Tad Seifert, M.D., the only fellowship-
trained headache neurologist in
Kentucky. The center treats all types
of headaches, including:
• Migraine headaches
• Chronic daily headaches
• Cluster headaches
• Menstrual-associated headaches
• Tension headaches
• Post-concussive headaches
• Post-traumatic headaches
• Sports-related concussions
Patients must have a physician
referral to make an appointment. For
more information, call the center at
(502) 899-6782.
–Jennifer Reynolds
NortonHealthcare.com/GetHealthy
Get to know the
physician
Tad Seifert, M.D.
Where did you
grow up?
I grew up in Enid,
Okla., a small
rural community
in northwestern
Oklahoma, just
outside of Oklahoma City.
Why did you choose to
specialize in headaches?
I’ve always had a special interest
in headaches, migraine especially,
after growing up watching both my
mother and sister suffer from them
frequently. It’s greatly rewarding for
me to see patients and help find a
treatment plan that finally works
for them. The progress made in
headache medicine the last decade
has been tremendous, and I enjoy
passing that knowledge along to my
patients.
What do you enjoy doing in your
free time?
Lifting weights has always been a
great stress release for me. I also
love to read, play with my beagle-
mix “Poona Bear,” and watch the
greatest college football team known
to man – the Oklahoma Sooners!
What is your favorite thing to do
in the Louisville area?
My wife and I love to try local
restaurants. Our current favorites
are Sapporo and Seviche.
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 Acting F.A.S.T. during a
stroke could save your life
E ach year, nearly 800,000 Americans experience a
stroke, and most don’t recognize the warning signs.
That’s what happened to Judy Lococo of LaGrange.
“I couldn’t move half of my body,” Lococo said. “I was
home alone but was able to scoot across the floor to a
phone to call for help.”
Once Lococo reached the phone, she realized she was
experiencing another symptom of a stroke – the inability
to speak clearly.
“When I tried to talk, my words were jumbled and
confused,” she said. “Luckily, the person on the other end
recognized my voice and knew something was wrong.
She instantly called for help.”
Sal and Judy Lococo with neurosurgeon
Christopher Shields, M.D.
A stroke, often referred to as a brain attack, occurs
when vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain is cut off
– either from a blockage or hemorrhage. According to the
National Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading
cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of serious,
long-term disability.
“Strokes can occur suddenly and with little to
no advanced warning,” said As’ad Ehtisham, M.D.,
neurology. “Two million brain cells die every minute
during a stroke, increasing the risk of permanent brain
damage, disability or death. It’s critical that people learn
the symptoms of a stroke and act fast.”
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“I am one of the lucky ones,” Lococo said. “I was
immediately taken to the hospital and later transferred to
Norton Hospital for treatment. After several weeks in the
hospital and time in rehabilitation, I’m pretty much back
to normal with no long-term lasting effects.”
STROKE – Act F.A.S.T. to save a life
FACE – Ask the person to smile.
Warning sign – One side of the face does not move
as well as the other.
ARMS – Ask the person to raise both arms.
Warning sign – One arm does not move or one
arm drifts.
SPEECH – Ask the person to repeat a simple
sentence, such as “You can’t teach an old dog new
tricks.”
Warning sign – The person slurs words or cannot
speak.
TIME – Find out when the person was last seen well.
Advantage – More advanced treatment options may
be available if medical care is received within three
hours of the start of symptoms.
If someone you know is experiencing one or more of these
warning signs, call 911 immediately.
– Steven Jenkins
Comprehensive stroke care in Louisville
Recently accredited as a Primary Stroke Center,
Norton Hospital, in conjunction with Norton Neuroscience
Institute, provides full-time comprehensive stroke care.
“Patients at Norton Hospital have access to physicians
and surgeons fellowship trained in stroke care,”
Dr. Ehtisham said. “Norton Neuroscience Institute is home
of the region’s only endovascular neurosurgeons specially
trained in advanced treatment of strokes.”
For a free stroke symptoms ink pen, call
(502) 629-1234. For more information about
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stroke prevention and treatment options, visit
NortonNeuroscienceInstitute.com.
A strike for treating
a deadly vascular
condition

F ive years ago after leaving a bowling tournament,

Ronald Kaelin nearly lost his life to a silent killer
lurking in his chest – an aortic dissection. A dissection
occurs when the inner layer of the aorta, the large artery
that supplies blood from the heart to the body, splits
open.
Kaelin underwent surgery and responded well to
medication, until he was threatened by another killer, a
thoracic aortic aneurysm, which is a common occurrence
in people who have had an aortic dissection.

As the first patient to receive an

endograft at Norton Suburban

Nick Bonura photo

Hospital, Kaelin is a testament
to this remarkable advancement
in treating aortic aneurysm.
An aortic aneurysm is a bulging in the wall of the
aorta. Most people have no symptoms until the aneurysm
leaks or expands, causing sudden chest or back pain. If
the aneurysm bursts, the result can be deadly.
“I was coming out of a bowling alley again and the
pain was so severe I went to my knees,” Kaelin said.
Aortic aneurysm is considered a type of heart disease,
our nation’s No. 1 killer. Those at risk for heart disease
can experience an aneurysm, most commonly men over
age 60 who smoke and have high blood pressure and
cholesterol.
Lucky for Kaelin his doctor had begun performing a
new minimally invasive procedure called endovascular
stent grafting to treat aortic aneurysms.
“An endovascular stent graft, or endograft, is a mesh
device placed in the aortic artery. In most cases it can be
placed through a catheter inserted into a small incision
near the groin,” said John Edwards, M.D., vascular
surgery. “This allows the surgeon to fix the aneurysm
without all the risks of open chest surgery.”
Ronald Kaelin of Louisville
Endograft repair is generally less painful, has a much
lower risk of complications and requires a shorter hospital
stay than traditional surgery, according to Dr. Edwards.
Today, at age 70, Kaelin is back to bowling and working
at his construction business. As the first patient to receive
an endograft at Norton Suburban Hospital, Kaelin is a
testament to this remarkable advancement in treating
aortic aneurysm.
“I’m in as good health as I probably ever have been,”
Kaelin said. “I’ve slowed down over the past three years –
but only because Dr. Edwards told me I should.
“I shouldn’t be here, but I am – because of him.”
–Jennifer Reynolds
Want to know more?
See the pullout calendar for information about how
you can be screened for vascular disease, including
aortic aneurysm.

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 Give yourself
A half-hour workout you can do at home
30
:30 Start with 25 to 30 jumping jacks to warm :13 Lateral shoulder raises. Grab two canned
up your muscles and get your blood pumping. items from your pantry and use them as weights

:27 Push-ups to strengthen the upper

body. Start on knees if traditional position is
too hard; keep abs pulled in and don’t let your
back drop. Repeat 10-20 times.
:24 Leg lifts for core strength. Lying on your :10 Bicep curls. Using the same weights, stand
back with your feet in the air or legs bent to
make it easier on your back – lower legs toward
the floor and then raise back up.
Repeat 15-30 times.
:21 Jog in place
or use dumbbells if you have them. Stand up
straight, feet shoulder-width apart and use your
shoulders to raise the arms out to the side until
they are parallel to the ground, then lower arms
back to sides. Repeat 10-20 times.
with feet hip-width apart, arms by sides and
elbows squeezing your sides, keeping elbows
steady. Using your biceps, curl hands up
toward shoulders and then lower back to
starting position. Repeat 10-20 times.

:19 Crunches to strengthen the abs. :07 March in place to cool down.
Lying on your back, knees bent with feet :04 Stretch it out
on the floor and arms crossed on
your chest, slowly lift your head and
shoulders off the ground using your
abs. Do not pull with your arms. Good job! You’re done!
Repeat 20-30 times.

:16 Squats to work the legs and

glutes. Try this exercise with a chair
to get the correct form. Stand with your
feet a little wider than shoulder width
apart and slowly bend your knees while
sitting back in the chair, then stand
back up. Repeat 10-20 times.

Workout developed by Lauren Fetz,

certified personal trainer,
lauren.fetz@nortonhealthcare.org.
Fetz also is pictured in the photo.
Nick Bonura photo

10 Get Healthy

Do you have a cancer
prevention strategy?
T here is so much information out there
about cancer, it can be confusing.
Some may feel getting cancer is inevitable
or there’s no way to prevent it. But there
is a strategy to reduce your odds of
developing cancer.
“Currently, there are two very important
strategies people can employ to prevent
cancer or detect it early enough to improve
their chance of surviving it,” said Deborah
Ballard, M.D., director of community
outreach, Norton Cancer Institute
Prevention & Early Detection Program.
The first is primary prevention to
avoid getting cancer through three proven
strategies, according to Dr. Ballard.
1. Do not smoke or use tobacco
products in any form. Lung cancer
is the leading cause of cancer and
cancer deaths in the United States,
and at least 80 percent of cases are
caused by cigarette smoking.
2. Eat healthy and exercise. Obesity
and an unhealthy diet are Want to know more?
responsible for about one-third
of all preventable cancers.
85%
Since the introduction of
Pap smears, deaths from cervical
cancer have decreased by about
85 percent in the U.S.
80 to
90%
Even if colon cancer has already
developed, it can be cured in
80 to 90 percent of cases if
detected in its earliest stage.
NortonHealthcare.com/GetHealthy
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this issue of Get Healthy
Deborah Ballard, M.D.
internal medicine
director of community outreach
Norton Cancer Institute Prevention
& Early Detection Program
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3. Consult a genetic counselor. If
you have at least one close relative
who developed breast, ovarian
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or colon cancer before age 50, a vascular surgery
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these cancers. Some cancers are (502) 897-0635
inherited; if you are at risk, you can As’ad Ehtisham, M.D.
take steps to help prevent them. neurology
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Secondary prevention involves detecting Norton Medical Plaza II – Suburban
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to Dr. Ballard. Currently, regular screenings Nemr S. Eid, M.D.
are the best way to detect cancer early. professor and section chief
pediatric pulmonary medicine &
Screenings are recommended for breast, cystic fibrosis
Department of Pediatrics
cervical, colon and prostate cancer. University of Louisville
School of Medicine
“Many other types of cancer can be director
Childhood Asthma Care and Education
discovered by a physician during a Center and
comprehensive physical exam,” Dr. Ballard the Cystic Fibrosis Center
571 S. Floyd St., Suite 414
said. “A yearly physical exam by your Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 852-3772
primary care physician should be part of
Jonathan Reinstine, M.D.
your overall cancer prevention strategy.” obstetrics/gynecology
Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Tad Seifert, M.D.
call (502) 629-1234. neurology
Headache & Concussion Center
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The five-year survival rate for
Robert W. Shaw III, M.D.
prostate cancer is nearly internal medicine
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100 percent when detected – Barret
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80 to
James L. Sublett, M.D.
clinical professor and section chief
allergy and immunology
90%
Department of Pediatrics
University of Louisville
School of Medicine
On average, mammography will Family Allergy & Asthma
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detect 80 to 90 percent of the Suite 220
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breast cancers in women without (502) 429-8585
symptoms. Early detection by Louie N. Williams, M.D.
physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Norton Healthcare hospitals.
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A Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence provider, Norton Weight Management Services has helped more than 5,000 patients
begin new, healthier lives. With advanced surgical procedures and comprehensive weight loss plans to fit your goals, we are
confident our expertise can help you. Our staff of dietary and mental health professionals and nurses guide you throughout your
weight loss journey and provide a lifetime of follow-up care – because your success is our primary goal. Begin your journey today.
Call (502) 629-1234 to register for a free informational seminar.

Visit “Careers” at
NortonHealthcare.com. Laura Amos, before and after weight loss