Norton Children's Urology

09/25/2026

From 32 weeks to thriving at 13 months! 💜
Stormie spent 29 days in the neonatal intensive care unit at Norton Children’s Hospital after being born premature. Once she learned to feed on her own, she finally got to go home and begin her next chapter.
Today, Stormie is happy, healthy and meeting her milestones. ✨
We’re so grateful to have been part of her journey!

09/24/2026

We were honored to join Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky's Step Up for Down Syndrome in Bowling Green this weekend! 💙

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with our team. We always appreciate opportunities to engage with families, caregivers and community partners across Kentucky.

As we continue working to support children and families across the Commonwealth, we'd love to hear from you. Take a few minutes to complete our community survey and help shape the future of pediatric care:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QGCFRFD

09/22/2026

With respiratory therapists in short supply nationwide, Norton Children's is finding new ways to prepare the next generation. Through its apprenticeship program, students get hands-on experience while still in school and learn what it takes to provide specialized care for kids. Of the 28 students who have completed the program, 19 have joined Norton Children’s as full-time respiratory therapists, helping ensure kids have access to the care they need.

For more on how Norton Children’s has : https://bit.ly/3Vifm8h

09/22/2026

💰 5 Things that are Worth Your Money: Baby Safety Edition 💰

Cass and Alex from Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness are here to tell you 5 things that are worth your money when it comes to baby safety!

To register for a car seat check or a Rescue Ready class visit:
https://nortonchildrens.com/prevention-wellness/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ncpw-dtc-safe-kids-campaign&utm_content=worth-your-money-reel

09/21/2026

From nearly two months in the NICU to starting school, look at Brantley now! 💙

Born at 36 weeks and 4 days after complications from severe preeclampsia, Brantley spent almost two months in the neonatal intensive care unit and went home with a feeding tube.
Since then, he’s been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called 22q duplication syndrome, faced surgeries and has had plenty of challenges. But today, he’s talking and thriving!

This NICU Awareness Month, we’re celebrating Brantley and all the little fighters who show us just how far they can go. 💙

09/18/2026

Kentucky is in the middle of its largest measles outbreak in more than three decades, and health officials in Southern Indiana are tracking cases of their own. Kristina Bryant, MD, Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases, breaks down what is driving the increase and what parents should do next.

Kentucky is in the middle of its largest measles outbreak in 35 years, and Indiana is reporting cases too. A Norton Children’s pediatric infectious diseases specialist explains what’s driving the increase and what parents should do next.

09/18/2026

Five years ago today, Vaidehi Patel got a new kidney and a new chapter in life.

Watch her walk our halls at the Novak Center for Children’s Health to cheers and streamers from the care team who's been by her side every step of the way. Vaidehi greets everyone with a smile and never forgets to ask how they’re doing – that's just who she is.

Her dad put it best: "Norton Children's transplant team has done a remarkable job... from pre- to post-transplant, it's truly been a team effort."

We're honored to be part of Vaidehi's story. She's already traded tennis courts for hiking trails – here’s to many more years of adventures!

09/17/2026

Norton Children’s has opened a new center for expectant families needing complex medical care.
Norton Children’s Fetal Care Center will be a regional destination for parents when their baby is diagnosed with a serious medical condition before birth.
Learn more about the center’s family-centric care model: https://bit.ly/4xYRdlg

09/16/2026

In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Norton Children’s welcomed Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, patients, families and community advocates to Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Resource Center. The gathering highlighted the ongoing need for comprehensive pediatric cancer care and support for children and families, as well as how community support is helping those affected by pediatric cancer across Kentucky.

Norton Children’s Cancer Institute Resource Center, located in the Novak Center for Children’s Health in downtown Louisville, was made possible through a $2.1 million investment led by the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation and funded by community donors. That includes more than $1.4 million in state grants from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund, as the commonwealth has become a national leader in the fight against childhood cancer.

Since opening in January, the resource center has served nearly 500 patients and family members from 130 ZIP codes across Kentucky and the region, through more than 1,400 interactions. The center connects families with resources and services designed to help address the many challenges that come with a childhood cancer diagnosis. It offers a wide range of support services in one location, including financial navigators, nurse navigators, educational liaisons, mental health specialists and expressive arts therapists.

Learn more about Norton Children’s Cancer Institute: https://bit.ly/4djeTsG