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Featured in this issue ...
Family planning
after 40See page 4.
a publication of Norton Healthcare
GETHealthy
nHow the thyroid affects your health
nA new way of relieving hip pain
nSisters share rare spinal cord condition
nColonoscopy: Overcoming the fear
nMind, body, spirit care for older adults
See pullout calendar
for screenings and
special events
January/February/March 2010
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general health care
G e t H e a l t h y 2
On the cover: Rhonda Casey conquered the challenges of getting pregnantlater in life. See page 4.
Nick
Bonura
photos
The thyroid is a gland in the neck
that produces hormones that
control many of the bodys functions.
When not working properly, thissmall gland can cause major changes
in the body and you might not
even realize its to blame.
Carla Marshall of Louisville
UNDERACTIVE THYROIDTo blame or getting a bad rap?
Carla Marshall didnt realize it. She
began gaining weight and noticed
hoarseness in her voice but thought
it was just a part of aging. Duringa routine visit, her gynecologist
happened to notice her thyroid was
enlarged. After some testing, Marshall
was diagnosed with Hashimotos
disease.
Hashimotos disease is the most
common cause of an underactive
thyroid, also called hypothyroidism,
said Angelino Yson, M.D.,
endocrinology. The bodys immunesystem attacks the thyroid gland,
causing it to become inamed and
stop functioning properly.
Hypothyroidism usually progresses
slowly over time but can cause a
host of symptoms, from fatigue,
constipation and menstrual
irregularities, to dry skin, hoarse
voice, elevated cholesterol
level, weight gain and
infertility, according to
Dr. Yson.
Hypothyroidism
is more common in
women, especially
those over age 50,
and increases with
age, Dr. Yson said,
although anyone can
develop it.
Left untreated, thethyroid can grow into a
goiter, which is the name
for an enlarged thyroid,
Dr. Yson said. A goiter
can cause a cough or
make it difcult to
swallow or breathe.
An improperly functioning thyroid
also can increase the risk for heart
disease, depression, infertility and
birth defects.I had surgery to remove half of
my thyroid, which had attached to
my vocal chords, Marshall said. At
the time I was diagnosed it was more
common to remove the gland for fear
it could be cancerous.
Diagnosis and treatment are
relatively simple. A blood test
can diagnose the disease, and
treatment usually is daily thyroidhormone replacement medication.
Not all patients diagnosed with
hypothyroidism need surgical
removal.
I take a thyroid replacement
medication, Marshall said. Im back
to normal now and feel ne.
Though it may be a relief to think
weight gain can be cured with a
thyroid pill, more often than not the
thyroid is not to blame for weight
gain alone. If youve gained weight
along with experiencing unexplained
tiredness, hoarseness in your voice
and changes in the dryness and
paleness of your skin, then its time
to talk with your physician about
checking your thyroid.
Jennifer Reynolds
Want to know more?Attend a seminar, Thyroid: Is It to
Blame for Weight, Energy or Mood
Changes? at the Marshall Womens
Health & Education Center at
Norton Suburban Hospital on
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, from
6 to 8 p.m. To register, call
(502) 629-1234.
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heart care
N o r t o n H e a l t h c a r e . c o m 5 0 2 - 6 2 9 - 1 2 3 4 3
Debra Walton of Louisville
We all know the drill: Eat right. Exercise more.
Get regular physicals and health screenings. Intodays busy world, its easy to put good health habits
off till tomorrow when they need attention today and
every day.
Debra Walton, 54, knows that all too well. After
leaving a job with good health coverage, keeping up with
physicals and screenings became even more difcult. But
nding quick, easy and inexpensive health screenings
helped her avoid a major health issue.
I received a mailing for a convenient and affordable
heart health risk assessment at Norton Womens HeartCenter, Walton said. I found the screenings helpful both
economically and in quality of health services.
Luckily, Waltons heart was given a clean bill of health,
but she learned her glucose level was high.
It was quite surprising, Walton said. I knew diabetes
ran in my family, but I didnt think I had symptoms.
Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates that
are two to four times those of adults without diabetes,
said Theresa Byrd, R.N., Norton Womens Heart Center.
For most people, diabetes is largely preventable through
diet and exercise.
Waltons glucose level was caught just in time, when
its still considered pre-diabetes and can be controlled
through diet and exercise.
It is so important for women to have regular health
screenings to assess for cardiovascular disease risk
factors, Byrd said. Becoming aware, educated and
An ounce of prevention
Regular screenings are animportant part of healthy living
motivated will help women to reduce their risk factors
and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Now I am one of Norton Womens Heart Centers
biggest advocates! Walton said.
Jennifer Reynolds
Celebrate Heart Month!Take part in some of these fun events in celebration of Heart Month.Also see the pullout calendar for Healthy Heart Expos at area malls and heart disease screenings around town.Dance for your Heart
Free dance lessons, including Latin, belly and line
dancing to get your heart moving and grooving.
All ages welcome.
Thursday, Feb. 4 6 to 8 p.m.
Norton Suburban Hospital
Cooking Healthy with Chocolate
Learn how to enjoy your favorite foods in a heart-healthy way, including free advice from a physician
who specializes in womens hearts!
Thursday, Feb. 18 6 to 8 p.m.
Norton Audubon Hospital
Cooking Class and Wine Tasting
Learn heart-healthy cooking tips, sample tantalizing
appetizers and taste some great wines.
Thursday, Feb. 25 6 to 8 p.m.
Whole Foods Market
4944 Shelbyville Road
Get cookin!
Share a heart-healthy meal withyour family. For a free cookbook
full of delicious recipes and
health tips, call (502) 629-1234.
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womens care
G e t H e a l t h y
With 40 being touted as the
new 30, theres been a trend
toward starting families later in life.
While careers and nances may
be more certain by 40, becoming
pregnant may be less certain.
Fertility decreases with age,particularly after age 35 and
dramatically after the age of 40, due
to the natural aging process of the
ovaries and eggs, said Robert Homm,
M.D., reproductive endocrinology/
infertility. The quantity and quality
of eggs drop signicantly for reasons
not totally understood. For women
over age 40, spontaneous or natural
conception becomes less likely and,
if it occurs, is much more likely to
result in miscarriage.
In fact, the risk of miscarriage after
age 40 can be as high as 40 percent.
Even women who live healthy
lifestyles cannot avoid the
natural, age-related decline
in fertility. Gynecologic
conditions that
advance with age,
such as ovulationdysfunction,
broids and
endometriosis,
also affect
fertility,
according to
Dr. Homm.
Starting afamily
Rhonda and Joe Casey
of Louisville
after 40What are the risks?Are there benefts?
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womens care
Rhonda, 40, and Joe Casey, 42,
knew they wanted to start a family
right away after recently getting
married. They also knew the odds
were beginning to stack against them.
We both underwent fertility
testing right away because we hadsome health issues, which can
sometimes affect fertility, Rhonda
said.
Tests indicated the Caseys best
chance of getting pregnant would
be via in vitro fertilization (IVF), in
which eggs are harvested from the
woman, implanted with sperm, then
transferred back into the womans
uterus.
I started getting two injections
a day to induce ovulation, Rhonda
said. Then after weeks of other
medications, 11 viable eggs were
retrieved.
The eggs were fertilized and
allowed to grow in a controlled
chamber for three days. The
outcome was seven viable embryos
(fertilized eggs).
We were so excited! Rhondasaid. We then had to decide how
many to transfer to my uterus, which
was difcult knowing some may not
progress or all could progress and
wed have multiples. We decided to
implant three embryos.
The couple and the treating
physician make this decision together
once the health of the embryos is
known, Dr. Homm said. The goalis to have a healthy pregnancy and
reduce the risk of multiple babies.
Although IVF results in pregnancy
30 to 50 percent of the time per try,
this rate may be signicantly lower in
women over 40 and those with other
health conditions.
After implantation, it takes two
weeks before a pregnancy test will
detect if the embryos successfully
implant. Although embryos are
placed directly into the uterus, it
doesnt mean they always implant.
It was the longest two weeks of
our lives! Rhonda said. When I took
the pregnancy test, it was positive!
Then we had to wait another two
weeks for an ultrasound to nd out
how many babies we were having.
The Caseys learned one embryosuccessfully implanted. Now beyond
the pivotal rst trimester, their hard-
earned bundle of joy is due in early
summer!
Good nutrition, exercise and
stress reduction have all been shown
to improve fertility, Dr. Homm said.
Prenatal vitamins and folic acid
supplements help reduce the risk of
birth defects and are recommended
for all patients trying to conceive
regardless of age.
If a woman is over 35 and has been
trying to conceive for more than six
months, the couple should discuss
evaluation and begin treatment with
their OB/GYN or a reproductive
endocrinologist, according to
Dr. Homm. In addition to IVF,
there are other methods available to
increase fertility. Dr. Homms advice:Dont wait!
I always joked I wouldnt have
kids until I was 40, Rhonda said. I
guess it was a self-fullling prophecy!
Jennifer Reynolds
Want to know more?Are you having trouble getting
pregnant? Come to the Marshall
Womens Health & Education Center
at Norton Suburban Hospital for a
seminar, Conception Perception:
Fertility Options for Those Having
Trouble Conceiving, Thursday,
March 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Call
(502) 629-1234 to register.
So youre expecting!Many women who get pregnant
after age 40 are considered high
risk. Norton Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Specialists cares for these women
along with others experiencing
multiple gestation, premature labor,
maternal hypertension, diabetes and
other pregnancy-related conditions.
Specialists also provide diagnosis and
counseling for fetal abnormalities
and inherited conditions. Maternal-
fetal medicine specialists have special
expertise in caring for complicated
pregnancies. These physicians
provide care or consultation for both
mother and unborn baby, education
and research concerning the most
advanced approaches to caring forcomplicated pregnancies.
Maternal-fetal medicine specialists
work with obstetricians, family
physicians and patients considered
high risk from preconception through
pregnancy, labor and delivery. Ask
your obstetrician about Norton
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists if
youve been diagnosed with a high-
risk pregnancy.
Thomas Tabb, M.D., maternal-fetal
medicine, with patient Soo Emerson
of Elizabethtown, Ky.
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orthopaedic care
G e t H e a l t h y
Living with hip pain for years, David Ditto didnt
expect hed be pain-free and competing at the 2009
National Senior Games in California this past summer.I was experiencing pain in my inner thigh. I thought I
had just pulled a muscle, but it wasnt getting any better,
Ditto said. An X-ray conrmed my hip was worn out.
With a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, Ditto, an active
58-year-old with a busy optometry practice, persevered to
nd a treatment that would allow him to continue to play
sports and participate in other activities he loved.
Ditto visited two surgeons near his hometown of
Nicholasville, Ky., who advised him to give up sports.
But Ditto wasnt ready to accept that. Finally, he traveledto Louisville to meet with Jonathan Yerasimides, M.D., one
of few orthoapedic surgeons in the country who performs
anterior-approach hip resurfacing.
Hip resurfacing involves placing a metal cap over
the femoral head (the end of the thigh bone) instead of
replacing the femoral head, as in total hip replacement
surgery, Dr. Yerasimides said. It preserves more of the
femoral bone, and has a low dislocation and wear rate.
After hip resurfacing, many patients have a more
natural gait and faster walking rate compared to those
who have hip replacement. Best of all, patients have no
restrictions and are allowed to return to normal activities,
including sports.
When Dr. Yerasimides told me about hip resurfacing,
I was sold, Ditto said.
While many surgeons perform hip resurfacing, only
a handful in the United States perform it through the
anterior approach, which offers the advantage of less soft
tissue and muscle being cut and a smaller incision,
Dr. Yerasimides said. I am a rm believer in preservation
of the soft tissue and muscle envelope around the hip.
Olympic-size successNew hip surgery technique offers return to active lifestyle
Orthopaedic care at Norton
Brownsboro HospitalThe rst new hospital to serve the northeastern Jefferson
County community features a patient- and family-centered
model of care and an enhanced environmental and health
principles model. Find out the latest trends in orthopaedic
care, including surgery, available at the new hospital,
and take a virtual tour of the state-of-the-art facility atNortonBrownsboroHospital.com.
Anterior-approach hip resurfacing is performed
with the assistance of X-rays in the operating room.
This ensures the cap is centered precisely on the femurand the cup is positioned correctly in the pelvis. The
longevity and success of hip resurfacing has been shown
to be directly related to implant position, so this is a
considerable advantage
of performing the surgery
through the anterior
approach, according to
Dr. Yerasimides.
With just a 5-inch
incision compared to12-16 inches in a total hip
replacement, Ditto was up
and walking the evening of
his surgery and discharged
from the hospital the next day; plus he didnt need
physical therapy.
I used a crutch for three days and did the stretches
and exercises Dr. Yerasimides told me to do, Ditto said.
I was walking three miles in just weeks. In four months I
was back playing basketball, mountain biking and hiking
and pain-free!
Proving nothing was going to slow him down, just
a year after surgery Ditto competed in basketball at the
National Senior Games.
Jennifer Reynolds
Want to know more?Is hip pain slowing you down? Find out if anterior-
approach hip resurfacing could be right for you by calling
Norton Orthopaedic Specialists at (502) 394-6341.
Jonathan Yerasimides, M.D.
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David Ditto of Nicholasville, Ky.
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neuro/spine care
8 G e t H e a l t h y
M
adeline and Camille Davis
share sweet personalities,long straight hair and a love of
American Girl dolls. They also share
a condition called tethered cord
syndrome.
Tethered cord syndrome is a
neurological disorder that results from
a birth defect, according to Thomas
Moriarty, M.D., Ph.D., pediatric
neurosurgery. The lowest part of the
spinal cord develops abnormally and
causes several signs and symptoms
that show up as a child grows.
For Madeline, 8, and Camille, 6,
the disorder caused bladder and
bowel problems, pain, tingling in
their legs and feet, and affected their
basic motor skills, which made them
appear a bit clumsy. They both also
walked on their toes.
We began to notice something was
wrong when Madeline was about2 years old. When I would tell her
to walk at-footed she would tell me
that she couldnt because it hurt, said
Lori Davis, the girls mom. Later we
saw some of the same problems with
Camille. They just couldnt do the
things that other children their ages
were doing.
Both girls were seeing multiple
specialists for their symptoms, but achance encounter during a visit with
a friend at Kosair Childrens Hospital
A tale of two sisterssaved the day. The Davis family met
Dr. Moriarty, who later reviewed anMRI scan for Madeline and saw the
tethered cord that had previously
gone undetected. Madeline was then
scheduled for surgery. During the
procedure, Dr. Moriarty released the
connected part of the spinal cord by
clipping it.
As Lori was answering questions
before Madelines surgery, she realized
that many of the answers applied
to symptoms that Camille was
experiencing as well. An MRI revealed
the same condition in Camille, who
had surgery just three months after
Madeline.
The girls are now avid swimmers,
active in gymnastics and love to ride
bikes all things they either couldnt
do or couldnt do well before surgery.
In 2008 our daughters had more
than 200 doctor appointments as wetried to deal with the symptoms they
were experiencing, Lori said. Last
year was a totally different year for us.
Our lives were changed by knowing
what were dealing with and having it
corrected.Keri Shain
Pediatric
neurosurgeon joinsNorton NeuroscienceInstitute
Norton Healthcare welcomes
Charles Stevenson, M.D.,
pediatric neurosurgery, who joins
Thomas Moriarty, M.D., Ph.D.,
chief of pediatric neurosurgery
at Kosair Childrens Hospital.
Dr. Stevenson also is a part of
Norton Neuroscience Institute.He has advanced training in pediatric
neurosurgery and the study and
treatment of brain tumors.
Dr. Stevenson brings a wealth of
skills and expertise to the community,
where there is a great need for
neurosurgeons specializing in the
care of children.
Charles Stevenson, M.D.
Madeline and Camille Davis
of Louisville
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cancer care
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Scott Moore, 53, an avid bicyclist, considered himself a health-conscious
individual. So in January 2009, he was shocked to learn he had colon cancer.
Ive always been relatively healthy and active, Moore said. Ive been prettygood about going to the doctor for regular checkups. I never imagined I would be
diagnosed with colon cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, some 148,000 people are diagnosed
with colon cancer each year, resulting in more than 55,000 deaths making it the
No. 2 cancer killer in the United States. Despite staggering statistics, colon cancer,
unlike other cancers, is nearly 90 percent treatable if detected early.
On average, it takes ve to 15 years for cancer to form from colon polyps in the
intestine, said Martin Mark, M.D., gastroenterology. Because colon cancer often
doesnt present any symptoms, regular screenings, typically every 10 years starting
at age 50, are the most effective way to prevent colon cancer.During a colonoscopy, a specialist examines the large intestine using a thin,
exible tube equipped with a ber optic camera to inspect for polyps, or
growths, that can develop into cancer. If a polyp is detected, it typically can be
removed during the colonoscopy. The procedure is relatively quick and usually
is conducted on an outpatient basis.
For most people, the hardest part of the procedure is the prep required
the day before, Dr. Mark said. They must take uid to help empty their
intestines. While not pleasant, it typically isnt painful. The procedure is
usually completed in less than 30 minutes and conscious sedation is used,
so most patients report feeling no to very little discomfort during the
colonoscopy and return to normal activities later that day.
Despite the effectiveness of colonoscopy for prevention and
early detection of colon cancer, the majority of Kentuckians
arent screened as recommended, because many put off
colonoscopies out of fear or the stigma associated with the
procedure.
When I turned 50, I knew it was time to get a
colonoscopy, but I just kept avoiding it, Moore said. It
wasnt until I started having symptoms that I decided to
take action.
In February, Moore underwent surgery to remove his colon.Looking back, knowing what I know now, I most denitely
would have had a colonoscopy when I turned 50, he said.
The colonoscopy was nothing compared to my surgery
and recovery.Steven Jenkins
Want to know more?March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Come to a colon cancer
education and screening event at area malls, pick up a home
screening kit and learn how you can win a $50 mall gift card.
See the enclosed pullout calendar for locations, dates and times.
Conquering colonoscopy
Overcoming the fear could help save
your life
Scott Moore of Louisville
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geriatric care
G e t H e a l t h y 0
An elderly neighbor who
regularly walks her dog, drives
to the grocery store and takes a yoga
class ends up in the hospital with
pneumonia. She may recover quickly
and be back to her gardening before
the rst weed appears; or, like manyaging adults, she could experience
distress, disorientation and even
depression, leading to further decline.
During times of hospitalization,
it is common for older patients to
have some setbacks due to a change
in environment, inactivity and
lack of mental stimulation, said
William R. Bradford, M.D., medical
director, Norton Audubon Hospital.
ACEing a hospital stay
New inpatient units focus on older adults unique needs
Nick
Bonura
photo
A growing number of hospitals
nationwide are addressing this issue
by creating specialty units designed to
promote healing by keeping elderly
patients safe, active and mentally alert
during a short-term stay.
Just as pediatricians care forthe special needs of children, in
these specialty units for the elderly
(usually called ACE acute care for
elders units), a geriatric-trained
team of caregivers creates and carries
out a personalized plan of care for
each patient. The team promotes
caring and coping, safe medication
management, mobility, healthy
nutrition, cognition and dischargeplanning/care transition.
The pharmacist, for example, talks
with patients about their medications
to ensure treating one conditiondoesnt affect another. The nutritionist
may create a meal plan to address
such issues as anemia or diabetes.
The music therapist may use a
number of instruments or guided
relaxation techniques to ease a
patients anxiety before or during a
diagnostic test.
Unless a patients physician has
ordered bed rest, the care team assistspatients with activities of daily living
like getting out of bed, dressing
for meals, walking the hallways or
playing a game with a volunteer
or family member to help keep
them active, restore their condence
and help them regain strength and
stamina.
Research has shown that
older adults treated in ACE units
nationwide tend to have shorter
hospital stays and fewer incidences
of being discharged to long-term care
facilities, according to Dr. Bradford.
ACE unit patients have the
desire to return to the same level of
independence they had before they
were admitted to the hospital,
Dr. Bradford said. We help them
do that.
Tammy Warren
Want to know more?Norton Audubon Hospital is the
rst facility in the Louisville area to
create an acute care for elders (ACE)
unit. For more information, visit
NortonHealthcare.com/ACE.
Occupational therapist Karla Ferguson and patient Marie Gardner in the ACE unit at
Norton Audubon Hospital
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Want to know more?Bookmark KosairChildrens.com on your computer! This kid-friendly health information, part of the Kohls
Just for Kids C.A.R.E. (Child Advocacy Regional Education) Program, is made possible by generous support
from Kohls Department Stores in partnership with the Childrens Hospital Foundation.
pediatric care
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Web offers trusted information for whole family
In an age when information is available
at the stroke of a key, it can be difcult
to know what is legitimate and what may
be hype. To help take the guesswork out of
health and safety information for kids, teens
and families, Kosair Childrens Hospitaladded a comprehensive health information
library to KosairChildrens.com. The site
features medically reviewed articles, videos,
features and news written to be age-
appropriate for parents, children and teens.
We understand how important it is to
educate not only parents, but children and
teens, about health and wellness, said
Thomas D. Kmetz, president,
Kosair Childrens Hospital and PediatricServices. As families look to the Web for
information about disease and wellness, we
want to ensure they are receiving factual,
relevant, medically accurate information.
Thats why were offering health information
written just for kids and teens.
The site features information in both English
and Spanish presented in fun ways, including
topics on parenting, general health, medical
conditions, child development, behavior,
nutrition, tness, rst aid, safety and more.
Other unique features include: Cooking and Recipes Recipes for
kids and teens with diabetes, lactose
intolerance and other health conditions
Childrens Health News The latest
medical research and news written for
parents in easy-to-understand language
The Game Closet Fun and interactive
experiments, mini-health movies and
games to make learning fun for kids
Word! Medical terms with denitionschildren can understand; a great
homework helper
BMI Calculator Easy-to-understand
information about weight (including
ideal weight ranges) and the ability to
track a childs body mass index over time
Keri Shain
Christina and Mike Efngerwith son Matt of
Louisville
More on the physicians
in this issue of
Get Healthy
William R. Bradford, M.D.medical directorNorton Audubon Hospital1 Audubon Plaza DriveLouisville, KY 40217(502) 636-7679
Robert Homm, M.D. reproductive endocrinology/infertility
Fertility and Endocrine AssociatesNorton Medical Plaza III SuburbanSuite 4144121 Dutchmans LaneLouisville, KY 40207(502) 897-2144
Martin Mark, M.D.gastroenterologyGastroenterology Consultants
of Louisville4001 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 7BLouisville, KY 40207(502) 896-4711
Thomas M. Moriarty, M.D., Ph.D.pediatric neurosurgerychief of pediatric neurosurgery,
Kosair Childrens HospitalNorton Neuroscience Institute210 E. Gray St., Suite 1105Louisville, KY 40202(502) 583-1697
Charles Stevenson, M.D.pediatric neurosurgeryNorton Neuroscience Institute210 E. Gray St., Suite 1105Louisville, KY 40202(502) 583-1697
Thomas N. Tabb, M.D.perinatologyNorton Maternal-Fetal Medicine
SpecialistsChildrens Hospital Foundation BuildingSuite 700
601 S. Floyd St.Louisville, KY 40202(502) 629-7181
Jonathan Yerasimides, M.D.orthopaedics/hip & pelvis reconstructionNorton Orthopaedic SpecialistsNorton Medical Plaza BrownsboroSuite 3034950 Norton Healthcare Blvd.Louisville, KY 40241(502) 394-6341
Angelino Yson, M.D.endocrinology & internal medicineNorton Medical Associates
Endocrinology & Internal MedicineNorton Medical Plaza West AudubonSuite 305
2355 Poplar Level RoadLouisville, KY 40217
(502) 636-5532
Physicians quoted in Get Healthyare
on the medical staff of one or more
Norton Healthcare hospitals.
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