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When people take an active role in their health care, research shows they fare better, both in satisfaction and in improving their health. It is important to be an advocate in the type of health care you receive. In this report, you will find an overview of select services and procedures provided by Norton Healthcare. We have highlighted measures that should be important to you as a health care consumer. Experience, expertise and quality are key components to consider when selecting the care you need. If you need additional information you can message us at quality@nortonhealthcare.org.

All volume data reflects 2020 performance.

Childbirth

Data source: State data for Louisville hospitals only.

For many years, expectant parents have trusted the expertise of Norton Women's Care. As the region's leader in providing specialized care for moms and their new babies, Norton Women's Care delivers more babies than anywhere in Kentucky.

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66
Area's leader in deliveries
8,002
Yearly deliveries
97
Mothers said they would recommend our hospitals to family and friends
3 days
Average time a mother stayed in our hospital giving birth
6
Births that required an episiotomy
25
Births that required a C-Section
2.7
Complications with normal newborns requiring interventions

Emergency Care

Data Source: 2017 financial statements for number of visits; state data for Jefferson County for share statistics.

Minutes matter when you, a family member or friend needs emergency care. Norton Healthcare has a dedicated team of emergency specialists at our many convenient locations so you have easy access to the care you need.

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49
Region's leader in Emergency Care by Market Share
205,571
Yearly ER visits
87
ER patients said they would recommend our hospitals to family and friends
22 minutes
Average time to be treated in the ER
124 minutes
Average time in the ER before discharge

Imaging & Diagnostics

Norton Healthcare internal reports.

Norton Healthcare providers work closely with board-certified radiologists to ensure timely imaging results are communicated to referring physicians and patients. Norton Healthcare offers a full range of diagnostic testing across its many locations.

Pricing is comparable to competing stand-alone providers. With test results integrated into a patient’s electronic medical record and MyNortonChart, there is no reason to go elsewhere for these types of services.

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697,110
Yearly imaging procedures
322,927
Yearly unique patients receiving imaging and diagnostics
190,142
Yearly CT scans
79,170
Yearly mammograms
61,527
Yearly MRI Scans
5,864
Yearly PET scans

Orthopedics

Data Source: State data for inpatient and outpatient Louisville hospitals only; Norton Healthcare internal reports for data for hip, knee and shoulder volumes.

As the region’s leading provider of orthopedic care, the specialists at Norton Orthopedic Institute practice a team approach in the training, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of all types of bone and joint conditions and injuries.

As part of Norton Orthopedic Institute, Norton Sports Health performs arthroscopic and other minimally invasive procedures to treat sports-related injuries.

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41
Region's leader in inpatient cases by Market Share
51
Region's leader in outpatient cases by Market Share
9.9 2,975 cases
Annual inpatient cases
90.1 27,228 cases
Annual outpatient cases
96
Orthopedic patients said they would recommend our hospitals to family and friends
90.4
Patients who had hip replacements leave our hospitals in less than 2 days
91
Patients who had total hip/knee replacement who were discharged home
93
Patients who have had total hip/knee replacement are up within 4 hours of their complete recovery care
3.25 days
Average time a patient having hip/knee procedure stayed in our hospitals

Pediatrics


Norton Children's Hospital is Kentucky's only full-service, free-standing pediatric care facility dedicated exclusively to caring for children. They are the largest neonatal provider in Kentucky. Their Level IV NICU (highest level of care available) and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center (highest level of care available) are one of only two in the state of Kentucky. Norton Children's is ranked in the top 50 children's hospitals for Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology and Pediatric Urology.

In addition to the hospital care, Norton Children's Medical Group employs providers of over 33 specialties throughout Louisville and surrounding communities.

  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Health
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Surgery
  • Critical Care
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Ear, Nose, Throat, & Audiology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
  • General Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Genetics
  • Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine
  • Pediatric Infectious Disease
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Social Work
  • Pediatric Neonatology
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Pediatric Pulmonary
  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Pediatric Sleep Medicinehttps://live-quality-report.pantheonsite.io/wp-admin/admin.php?page=theme-general-settings#
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pediatric Urology
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79
Region's leader in Pediatric Care by Market Share
480,580
Annual pediatric visits
10,456
Annual pediatric surgeries
250
Doctors at Norton Children's clinics
740
Providers at Norton Children's clinics
97
Parents said they would recommend Norton to family and friends
98
Parents said their Doctor spent enough time with them
88
Parents said their Doctor listened carefully to them

Heart & Vascular

Data Source: State data for Louisville hospitals only.

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute has grown to be the region’s leading provider of cardiovascular care. From disease prevention and screenings to the treatment of chronic conditions, each year more people choose Norton Heart & Vascular Institute for diagnostic, medical, interventional and surgical care.

Services are provided at Norton Healthcare’s four adult-service hospitals and outpatient diagnostic and specialty centers across the region. Norton Children’s Heart Institute at Norton Children’s Hospital meets the needs of pediatric patients with heart issues.

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53
Regions leader in inpatient cases
59
Regions leader in outpatient cases
95
Heart patients said they would recommend our hospitals to family and friends
98
Heart patients said their cardiologist listened carefully to them
9.7 days
Typical time a patient stayed in our hospitals after cardiac surgery
17 minutes
Typical wait time in our cardio clinics

Cancer Care

Data Source: State data for Louisville hospitals only

Norton Cancer Institute has grown to be the region’s leading provider of cancer care. With a mission focused on healing, compassion and hope for patients and their families, more people are choosing the specialists at Norton Cancer Institute for their care.

Norton Cancer Institute offers a broad range of services, from disease prevention and early detection to treatment, survivorship and research programs.
Norton Cancer Institute offers a broad array of specialties, including:

  • Behavioral Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • General Oncology
  • GYN Oncology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Medical Oncology / Hematology
  • Neurology
  • Palliative Care
  • Radiation Oncology
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62
Inpatient Medical Oncology by Market Share
53
Inpatient Surgical Oncology by Market Share
3,785 admissions
Yearly hospital admissions
97
Patients said they would recommend our cancer care to family and friends

Neuroscience

Data Source: State data for Louisville hospitals only

Norton Neuroscience Institute is the region’s leading provider of neurological and neurosurgical care. Specialists offer expertise across the spectrum of neuroscience care, including:

  • Brain Tumor Treatment
  • Epilepsy
  • Spine
  • Movement Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Headaches & Concussions
  • Stroke Care
  • Trauma
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52
Region's Leader in Neurology inpatient cases by Market Share
62
Region's Leader in Neurology outpatient cases by Market Share
48
Region's Leader in Neurosurgery inpatient cases by Market Share
8 4,171 cases
Yearly neurology inpatient cases
92 46,436 cases
Yearly neurology outpatient cases
480
Yearly neurosurgery inpatient cases
92
Neuro patients said they would recommend our hospitals to family and friends
4.2 days
Average time a neuro patient stayed in our hospitals
34 minutes
Average wait time in our neuro clinics