May 16 Local News Groups Launch Partnership to Eliminate Child Abuse Health care groups and other organizations in Kentucky and Indiana are launching an effort aimed at better protecting children from abuse and neglect. The Partnership to Eliminate Child Abuse includes Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, which hosted an announcement today regarding an educational and awareness campaign addressing the problem. Allison Ellis is participating in the […] By Rick Howlett May 16 Local News Groups Launch Partnership to Eliminate Child Abuse Rick Howlett
Sep 28 Local News Haitian Teen Undergoes Life-Saving Surgery At Kosair The teen was living in a tent with her seven siblings in Port Au Prince when a group called Healing the Children arranged to send her to Louisville for surgery, which was performed at no cost, in early August. By Rick Howlett Sep 28 Local News Haitian Teen Undergoes Life-Saving Surgery At Kosair Rick Howlett
Feb 8 Local News Louisville Surgeon Treating Patients In Haiti A pediatric orthopaedic surgeon from Louisville will finish a nearly two-week stay this Friday in Haiti, where he’s been treating people injured in the January 12 earthquake. Dr. Josh Meier (at left in photo) has been in the country since January 30, spending much on his time treating patients at Sacred Heart Hospital in Port au […] By Rick Howlett Feb 8 Local News Louisville Surgeon Treating Patients In Haiti Rick Howlett
Jan 28 Local News Kosair Surgeon to Leave for Haiti Saturday A pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Kosair Children’s Hospital is going to Haiti to help out with the relief effort there. Dr. Josh Meier is joining a medical mission team from a Memphis hospital, and is one of two pediatric orthopedic surgeons on the team. Meier says they plan to leave for Haiti on Saturday. “We […] By Stephanie Crosby Jan 28 Local News Kosair Surgeon to Leave for Haiti Saturday Stephanie Crosby
Jan 14 Local News Construction Begins On Norton Cancer Facility Louisville-based Norton Cancer Institute has broken ground on a $28 million radiation center at Broadway and Floyd Street. The 65,000 square foot, three-story facility is scheduled for completion in July of 2011. Radiation oncologist Dr. Aaron Spalding says it will enhance Norton’s capability to […] By Rick Howlett Jan 14 Local News Construction Begins On Norton Cancer Facility Rick Howlett
Oct 9 Local News Kosair Tests Portable ER For Possible H1N1 Surge From WFPL’s Haley Hart As part of their emergency preparedness plan, officials at Kosair Children’s Hospital tested a portable field hospital Friday. The inflatable tent can double the hospital’s overflow capacity. Safety Director Bill Farrell says the test was prompted by the possibility of escalating H1N1 cases. “Our ERs have in September hit record numbers […] By Rick Howlett Oct 9 Local News Kosair Tests Portable ER For Possible H1N1 Surge Rick Howlett
Sep 19 Local News Norton-Anthem Dispute Takes Another Turn Norton Healthcare says effective January 1st, all patients who carry Anthem health insurance, including those at Norton-owned Kosair Children’s Hospital, will have to pay a higher rate for services. Norton and Anthem have been locked in a contentious dispute over higher rates requested by Norton, which terminated its contract with Anthem at mid-year. Norton agreed […] By Rick Howlett Sep 19 Local News Norton-Anthem Dispute Takes Another Turn Rick Howlett
Sep 4 Local News New Program Addresses Childhood Obesity The University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics has launched a new program to help combat childhood obesity in a state that has more overweight children than 48 others. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The program — called Healthy for Life — is housed in the Children’s Hospital Foundation Building downtown (601 S. Floyd St.) and […] By Elizabeth Kramer Sep 4 Local News New Program Addresses Childhood Obesity Elizabeth Kramer
Jun 30 Local News No New Talks Set In Norton-Anthem Impasse (UPDATE) The contract between Louisville’s largest heathcare system and Kentucky’s largest health insurer ended this morning with no new agreement. No new talks are scheduled between Norton Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. As of July 1, Norton hospitals and services are no longer included in the Anthem coverage network, with the exception of Kosair Children’s […] By Rick Howlett Jun 30 Local News No New Talks Set In Norton-Anthem Impasse (UPDATE) Rick Howlett
Mar 10 Local News Norton To Build Pediatric Center Louisville’s Norton Healthcare has broken ground on a new pediatric outpatient center in northeastern Jefferson County. Company officials say the $50 million facility will help ease crowding at Kosair Children’s Hospital downtown, which is part of the Norton Healthcare system. Hospital President Tom Kmetz says the center will serve an expanding population in the area. […] By Rick Howlett Mar 10 Local News Norton To Build Pediatric Center Rick Howlett
Sep 25 Local News Kosair Launches Public Fundraising Campaign Louisville’s Kosair Children’s Hospital has launched the public phase of a capital campaign to raise $208 million to expand its facilities and recruit the country’s top pediatric specialists. Steve Williams, CEO of parent company Norton Healthcare, says this particular fundraising effort is unique. “In its 116 year history, our Children’s Hospital has never, I repeat […] By Rick Howlett Sep 25 Local News Kosair Launches Public Fundraising Campaign Rick Howlett