Community health screenings
KOSAIR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Heart disease risk screenings
Heart disease risk screenings consist of a
full lipid profile, blood pressure check and
body fat analysis. For best results, fasting is
recommended for 8 to 12 hours prior to the
screening. $25. hs-CRP testing, a predictor
for heart disease, also is available for $25.
Registration for a screening at one of the
following locations is required and can be
made by calling (502) 629-1234.
Area malls
Oct. 11 • Nov. 8 • Dec. 13
8:30 a.m. to noon
Mall St. Matthews
Oct. 18 • Nov. 15 • Dec. 20
8:30 a.m. to noon
Oxmoor Center
Oct. 20 • Nov. 17 • Dec. 15
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jefferson Mall
Walgreens
Oct. 8 • Nov. 12 • Dec. 10
9 a.m. to noon
6301 Highway 329, Crestwood, Ky.
Norton Community Medical
Associates – Jeffersonville
Oct. 27 • Nov. 24 • Dec. 22
9 a.m. to noon
3118 E. 10th St., Jeffersonville, Ind.
Comprehensive health
screenings at Kroger
Screenings consist of no-cost breast, cervical,
prostate and colorectal cancer screenings on
the Norton Cancer Institute Mobile Prevention
Center along with blood glucose, blood
pressure and body fat screenings. Adults ages
40 to 75 who have not been screened in the
past year are eligible for cancer screenings.
Appointments are encouraged for cancer
screenings, but walk-ins are welcome.
Insurance is billed for mammography.
Co-pays may apply but are not collected at
the time of exam. Mammography funding
is available for uninsured individuals. Call
(502) 899-6842 for appointments.
Oct. 13 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3616 Buechel Bypass
Dec. 8 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10645 Dixie Highway
Blood pressure and body fat
screenings at Kroger
Oct. 13 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2864 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Ind.
Nov. 10 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3917 Seventh Street Road
Dec. 8 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
924 S. Second St.
Bone density screenings
at Kroger
Bone density screenings evaluate risk for
developing fractures due to osteoporosis.
A physician-ordered bone density test is
recommended at menopause and periodically
after that. The screening should be repeated
annually or biannually depending on your
baseline result and the advice of your physician.
Since the test is done on the heel, stockings/
socks must be removed.
Oct. 6 • 9 a.m. to noon
2219 Holiday Manor Center
Nov. 3 • 9 a.m. to noon
9080 Taylorsville Road
Dec. 1 • 9 a.m. to noon
3039 Breckenridge Lane
Health screenings at area malls
Stroke risk assessments with
pulse check
Oct. 11 • 8:30 a.m. to noon • Mall St. Matthews
Oct. 18 • 8:30 a.m. to noon • Oxmoor Center
Oct. 20 • 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Jefferson Mall
Diabetes education and screenings
Nov. 8 • 8:30 a.m. to noon • Mall St. Matthews
Nov. 15 • 8:30 a.m. to noon • Oxmoor Center
Nov. 17 • 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Jefferson Mall
Body mass index
Dec. 13 • 8:30 a.m. to noon • Mall St. Matthews
Dec. 15 • 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Jefferson Mall
Dec. 20 • 8:30 a.m. to noon • Oxmoor Center
No-cost cancer screenings
Call (502) 899-6842 to schedule a breast,
cervical or prostate cancer screening aboard the
Norton Cancer Institute Mobile Prevention Center.
Nov. 10 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Jefferson Mall
PHONE NUMBERS/DIRECTIONS
GETHealthy
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Flu shots 231 E. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. (502) 629-6000
From I-65 north, take the Broadway/Chestnut Street exit, which leads directly onto
Norton Healthcare is offering flu shots at the
Brook Street. Turn right onto Chestnut Street. Hospital is one block ahead on the left.
following locations. Shots are $25 or free to
October/November/December 2010
From I-65 south, take the Jefferson Street exit. Turn left onto First Street, then left onto
Medicare Part B participants. Credit/debit
Chestnut Street. Hospital is two blocks ahead on the left.
cards accepted; cash or checks preferred.
KOSAIR CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER – BROWNSBORO
For additional locations, call (502) 629-1234 October/November/December 2010
or go to NortonHealthcare.com/calendar. (502) 446-5000
GETHealthy
4910 Chamberlain Lane, Louisville, Ky.
Oct. 11 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From I-265 north (Gene Snyder Freeway), take Brownsboro Road (Exit 34). Turn right
Oct. 19 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. onto Brownsboro Road, then left at the first light onto Chamberlain Lane. Turn left into the
Oct. 20 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Norton Healthcare Plaza • 1 Arena Plaza
medical center parking lot.
From I-265 south (Gene Snyder Freeway), take Brownsboro Road (Exit 34). Turn left onto
Flu season
(in front of the downtown arena) Brownsboro Road. At the second light, turn left onto Chamberlain Lane. Turn left into the
medical center parking lot. is here
Haunted Halls
NORTON AUDUBON HOSPITAL Get your flu shot!
Join Norton Healthcare for free, family-friendly
1 Audubon Plaza Drive, Louisville, Ky. (502) 636-7111
fun this Halloween. Trick-or-treating, games,
Norton Medical Plaza East – Audubon • 3 Audubon Plaza Drive
music and prizes. Appropriate for young children.
Norton Medical Plaza West – Audubon • 2355 Poplar Level Road
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
From I-264 (Watterson Expressway), exit onto Poplar Level Road north (Exit 14).
Visit NortonHealthcare.com/hauntedhalls Hospital and medical plazas are 1.5 miles ahead on the right. n Learn ways to improve your sleep
or call (502) 629-1234 for dates, times and
locations. NORTON BROWNSBORO HOSPITAL n You can find time to exercise
4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd., Louisville, Ky. (502) 446-8000 n Fall fundraising walks
Saturday Sports Injury Clinics Norton Medical Plaza – Brownsboro, 4950 Norton Healthcare Blvd.
Norton Orthopaedic Specialists is offering From I-265 north (Gene Snyder Freeway), take Brownsboro Road (Exit 34). Go through
n Join us for the Gail Klein Garlove
Lectureship
evaluation and treatment of high school athletes the traffic light on Norton Healthcare Boulevard to Norton Brownsboro Hospital or Norton
with sports-related injuries throughout the fall Medical Plaza. n Heart disease risk assessments
season. Staffed by a physician and physical From I-265 south (Gene Snyder Freeway), take Brownsboro Road (Exit 34). Turn left onto n And more!
therapist. No appointment necessary. For Brownsboro Road and left again at the next traffic light onto Norton Healthcare Boulevard,
then follow to Norton Brownsboro Hospital or Norton Medical Plaza.
more information, call (502) 629-1234 or visit
NortonHealthcare.com/sportsmedicine. NORTON HOSPITAL
Aug. 21 to Nov. 20 • 8 a.m.
200 E. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. (502) 629-8000
Norton Medical Plaza – Brownsboro
From I-65 north, take the Broadway/Chestnut Street exit, which leads directly onto Brook
Suite 303, 4950 Norton Healthcare Blvd. Street. Turn right onto Chestnut Street. Hospital entrance is immediately on the right.
From I-65 south, take the Jefferson Street exit. Turn left onto First Street, then left onto
Chestnut Street. Hospital is one block ahead on the right.
NORTON SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
4001 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, Ky. (502) 893-1000
Norton Medical Plaza I – Suburban • 4001 Dutchmans Lane
Norton Medical Plaza II – Suburban • 3991 Dutchmans Lane
Norton Medical Plaza III – Suburban • 4121 Dutchmans Lane
From I-264 (Watterson Expressway), exit onto Breckenridge Lane (Exit 18B). Turn right
onto Dutchmans Lane. The hospital and medical plazas are .2 mile ahead on the left.
 Ongoing classes
Prenatal and childbirth classes
Weekly at Norton Hospital and Norton
Suburban Hospital. Call (502) 629-1234 or visit
NortonBaby.com for schedules.
Bariatric surgery information
sessions
Weekly information sessions and support groups
are offered through Norton Weight Management
Services downtown and at Norton Suburban
Hospital. Call (502) 629-1234 to register for an
upcoming session.
Type 2 diabetes management
classes
Information and support for individuals newly
diagnosed with diabetes or those who could
benefit from a refresher course in Type 2
diabetes management. Insurance is billed; any
remaining fees are participant’s responsibility.
Call (502) 629-2604 to register.
Gestational diabetes classes
Expectant mothers who have been diagnosed
with gestational diabetes learn more about
caring for self and baby during pregnancy.
Insurance is billed; any remaining fees are
participant’s responsibility. Call (502) 629-2604
to register.
Heart disease risk assessments
Assessments determine risk for developing
heart disease and include a full lipid profile,
blood pressure check, body fat check analysis
and peripheral vascular disease screening. $40.
For best results, fasting is recommended for
8 to 12 hours prior to the screening. hs-CRP
testing, a predictor for heart disease, also is
available for $25. Registration is required. Call
(502) 629-1234.
Women’s cardiac evaluations
If you have a family history or warning signs of
heart disease, high cholesterol or high blood
pressure, a cardiologist who specializes in
women’s heart care can perform a cardiac
evaluation. To schedule an evaluation, call
(502) 629-1234. Insurance will be billed.
Vascular screenings
Stroke and other vascular diseases are among
our nation’s top killers, but most people are
not routinely screened for vascular health. A
registered vascular technologist can perform
a carotid artery scan, abdominal aortic scan
and ankle brachial index. Screenings are $30
each or $75 for all three. Available at all Norton
Healthcare hospitals. Call (502) 629-1234 for an
appointment.
Women’s interest
Marshall Women’s Health &
Education Center classes
Norton Medical Plaza III – Suburban
Suite 108, Room 1A
Call (502) 629-1234 to register for any of the
following free classes.
Easy and Effective Exercise:
Making the Most of Your Time
Oct. 7 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Free blood pressure screening, body fat analysis
and waist measurements available
Parenting the Parent: Caregiving &
Pain Management – Is My Loved One
Comfortable?
Oct. 12 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Nutrition, Exercise & Immunizations
for the Whole Family
Oct. 21 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Simple Lifestyle Changes & Healthy
Habits to Prevent Diabetes
Nov. 4 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Parenting the Parent: Caring for
Yourself While Caring for Others
Nov. 16 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Sleepless Nights? Benefits of Sleep
& Ways to Improve Your ZZZs
Nov. 18 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Holidaze – Keep Life Manageable
During the Holidays
Dec. 9 • 5 to 8 p.m.
Free mini manicures, massages and holiday
refreshments
Circle of Hearts
Norton Medical Plaza West – Audubon
Clinical Education Conference Room, G-1
A free series from Norton Women’s Heart Center
dedicated to educating women about early signs
and symptoms and accurate diagnosis and
treatment of heart disease. For more information
or to register for an upcoming session, call
(502) 629-1234.
Healthy Holiday Baking
Includes fun fall craft ideas
Oct. 21 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Living with an Attitude of Gratitude
Nov. 18 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Holiday Party, Caroling and
Massage Therapy
Dec. 16 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Sixth annual Walk to Remember
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Awareness Walk
Oct. 17 • 1 to 3 p.m. – Registration, music and
children’s activities • 3 p.m. – 1-mile walk
3:45 p.m. – Memorial service
Festival Plaza • Waterfront Park • Louisville, Ky.
To register or for more information, call
(502) 629-1234.
Coping with cancer
Special walking events
Light the Night
Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Oct. 2 • 5:30 p.m.
Waterfront Park
To register, visit www.lightthenight.org/ky.
Komen Race for the Cure
Benefiting breast cancer awareness
Oct. 9 • 8 a.m.
Waterfront Park
To register, visit www.komenlouisville.org.
da Vinci Prostatectomy
Support Group
Men who have had this procedure or who are
considering it for treatment of prostate cancer
meet to discuss their experiences and support
one another. A separate group of spouses/
significant others meets simultaneously.
Oct. 11 • Nov. 8 • Dec. 13 • 6 to 7 p.m.
Medical Towers South, Suite 164
(502) 629-5500
Arts, Crafts and Cancer:
Silk-screening
Participants learn the process of screen-printing
on fabric and create individual squares for a
group “Banner of Hope.” Participants will take
home a one-of-a-kind silk scarf they design.
Class is free, and materials are provided.
Oct. 14 • 1 to 3 p.m.
Norton Medical Plaza II – Suburban
Joan Riehm Community Room (third floor)
(502) 899-6888
It’s Easier Than You Think: Eating
Well to Maximize Wellness and
Prevent Disease
Learn how eating healthy can keep you well.
Oct. 18 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Medical Towers South, Suite 164
(502) 629-5500
Breast Cancer Support Group
Women diagnosed with breast cancer meet to
discuss their experiences and support one another.
Oct. 19 • Nov. 16 • Dec. 21 • 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Norton Medical Plaza I – Suburban, Suite 1A
(502) 899-6888
15th Gail Klein Garlove
Lectureship
Diet and Lifestyle: Risk Factors and Potential
Treatments for Colorectal Cancer
Learn how diet and lifestyle affect risk for
developing colorectal cancer at this free lecture.
Nov. 3 • Information fair: 5:30 p.m.
Lecture: 6 p.m.
The Olmsted • 3701 Frankfort Ave.
(502) 629-1234
Call for a full events calendar!
Call (502) 629-HOPE for a free Calendar of Hope
listing a variety of additional classes, support
groups and special events for anyone affected
by cancer.
To your health
Diabetes exercise program
Get in shape while controlling your blood sugar.
$20 per month. To register, call “Z” Kimura,
physical therapist, at (502) 636-7260.
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 7:30 a.m. to noon
Norton Audubon Hospital, 4 West, Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Unit
Better Breathers Club
Norton Audubon Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Program offers this monthly support group
for people living with lung or respiratory disease
and their loved ones.
Oct. 13 • Nov. 10 • Dec. 8 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Norton Audubon Hospital, Community Room,
LL2 • (502) 636-8747
Free classes about health
and aging
Norton Audubon Hospital is offering a series of
free classes for anyone who could benefit from
support and education about the challenges of
health and wellness as we age. Attend one class
or all. Call (502) 629-1234 to register.
Making Sense of Legal Documents:
POAs, Wills & Advance Directives
Oct. 7 • 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Senior Safety: Steering Clear of Crimes
and Scams
Oct. 21 • 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Dementia: Signs, Symptoms &
Resources for Caring and Coping
Medication Know-How: What to
Ask Your Pharmacist About Your
Medications
Nov. 4 • 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Staying Balanced: Tips and Exercises to
Help Prevent Falls
Throw Out the Throw Rugs: Making the
Home Safe for Seniors
Dec. 2 • 5:30 to 7 p.m.
A Breath of Life
A free, monthly educational support group for
people with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and their families.
Norton Medical Plaza III – Suburban, Suite 108
(502) 239-4480
Why are Physicians Using Hospitalists?
Could It Mean Better Care for Patients?
Oct. 19 • 6:30 p.m.
It’s COPD Month: Giving Thanks for
What We Have and Talking with Our
Caregivers to Honor Them
Nov. 9 • 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Party
A time to share with family and friends. Bring
a guest and a gift to exchange. Fun and
refreshments for all support group members.
Dec. 21 • 6:30 p.m.
FAST to Sleep
Focused Around Sleep Treatment
to Sleep
A free support group for people affected by
sleep apnea or other sleep disorders. The group
welcomes guests to discuss new trends in sleep
medicine and treatment.
Dec. 21 • 5 to 6 p.m.
Norton Audubon Hospital
Community Room, LL2 • (502) 636-7459