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Norton Healthcare celebrates grand opening of Norton Pharmacy - Blankenbaker, featuring innovative central fill pharmacy. Ribbon-cutting celebrates new retail pharmacy, home delivery service and advanced prescription fulfillment technology. Published: August 13, 2026 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Norton Healthcare celebrated the grand opening of Norton Pharmacy - Blankenbaker, a full-service retail pharmacy and home to the health system's new central fill pharmacy. This innovative facility uses advanced automation to prepare thousands of prescriptions for adults and children each day, helping make prescription services more convenient for patients. "Norton Pharmacy - Blankenbaker represents another investment in making healthcare more convenient and accessible for the communities we serve," said Russell F. Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare. "By centralizing much of the prescription fulfillment process, we're strengthening our existing retail pharmacies while introducing home delivery as a new service, making it easier for patients to get the medications they need." The Aug. 13 ribbon-cutting marked the official celebration of Norton Pharmacy - Blankenbaker, which opened last month at 2701 Chestnut Station Court in Louisville. The new retail pharmacy offers prescription pickup and home delivery at no additional charge for patients with a Kentucky or Indiana home address. Norton Pharmacy - Blankenbaker is the first retail pharmacy in the Norton Healthcare and Norton Children's system to offer home delivery, as well as the first location to include a centralized prescription fulfillment operation. Together, the retail pharmacy and centralized prescription fulfillment support home delivery while improving pharmacy operations across the system. The technology at this location: * Centralizes preparation of most retail prescriptions, improving speed, accuracy and consistency across the system * Uses advanced automation to prepare most retail prescriptions at a central location * Operates under the oversight of Norton Pharmacy pharmacists throughout the prescription preparation process This pharmacy model supports a safer, more consistent pharmacy experience across Norton Healthcare and Norton Children's by combining advanced automation with the expertise and oversight of Norton Pharmacy pharmacists. "By preparing the majority of our retail prescriptions centrally - up to 7,000 per eight-hour shift - pharmacy team members working at our retail pharmacy locations on our hospital campuses can spend more time focusing on preparing our patients for a safe discharge," said Amanda L. Castle, system vice president, Norton Pharmacy. "This innovative approach will help us continue delivering safe prescription services while supporting our patients and pharmacy teams for years to come." Norton Pharmacy - Blankenbaker is a 41,242-square-foot facility representing a nearly $29.8 million investment by Norton Healthcare. The infrastructure for prescription preparation is one of the largest for health systems in the United States. The pharmacy opened with 30 employees on July 20, 2026, following extensive renovations to an existing building. "After years of having to travel a long distance for my prescriptions, I am thrilled for the option of home delivery," said Vanta Lewis, Norton Healthcare patient. "This additional pharmacy creates convenience and access for patients across the region."

Norton Healthcare nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care. American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to best practices and lifesaving heart attack care. Published: July 23, 2026 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Norton Healthcare has received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Kentucky and Indiana are part of the nation's "stroke belt," where there are higher rates of cardiovascular disease and stroke than other regions of the country. Norton Healthcare is committed to supporting the community through prevention, treatment and recovery efforts for these conditions. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when healthcare providers consistently follow established treatment guidelines. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines. As participants in the Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease program, Norton Healthcare's hospitals qualified for these awards by demonstrating their commitment to providing quality care for patients experiencing ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a severe type of heart attack. "These awards reflect the dedication of our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and care teams to delivering timely, high-quality heart attack care across Norton Healthcare," said Tara U. Mudd, MSN, APRN, NP-C, system vice president, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute. "Every minute matters when someone is experiencing a cardiac emergency, and this recognition demonstrates our commitment to providing evidence-based treatment that helps patients achieve the best possible outcomes." This year, Norton Healthcare facilities received these achievement awards: Norton Audubon Hospital * Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus Norton Brownsboro Hospital * Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Gold Plus Norton Clark Hospital * Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Silver Plus Norton Hospital * Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Bronze Plus Norton Women's & Children's Hospital * Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Bronze Notably, 2026 marks the first year Norton Clark Hospital and Norton Women's & Children's Hospital participated in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease registry. Norton Women's & Children's Hospital qualified for recognition despite only having three eligible quarters of participation during the reporting period.

Norton Clark Hospital expands technology, services and specialty care in Southern Indiana. Technology upgrades and new specialty providers give Southern Indiana patients more access to high-quality, convenient care close to home. Published: June 10, 2026 Norton Clark Hospital is strengthening its commitment to provide high-quality, convenient care close to home for families throughout Southern Indiana. With major technology upgrades, new specialty providers and expanded locations, patients now have more access than ever to the Norton Healthcare network. Emergency care that's growing with the community. The Emergency Department at Norton Medical Center, located in Jeffersonville Commons at 2023 Mercy Drive in Jeffersonville, has experienced significant growth over the past year. Patients are choosing this location for its access to emergency providers, short wait times and convenient parking. The department treats adults and children and offers seamless access to specialized services available from Norton Healthcare and Norton Children's. The on-site diagnostic center offers advanced imaging, including 3D mammography, CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound and DEXA scanning. The center allows patients to receive comprehensive testing and care in one convenient location. New Sellersburg locations expand access to care. Orthopedic care. Norton Orthopedic Institute has opened a new office at 130 Hunter Station Way in Sellersburg. Orthopedic and sports health specialists diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, age-related issues, injuries and athletic concerns. Ultrasound-guided injections are available, and many patients can see a specialist the same day. Two urgent care options opening soon. A Norton Immediate Care Center and Norton Prompt Care clinic will open later this year on the first floor of the Hunter Station Way facility. Designed to treat minor illnesses and injuries, the offices will offer walk-in convenience or the option to reserve a spot through the MyChart app. Advanced technology enhances patient care. New cardiac CT scanner. Norton Clark Hospital has added a $2 million cardiac CT scanner - one of only a few in the region. The scanner performs fast, high-resolution imaging for the entire body and enhances the ability to detect heart disease, valve issues and congenital defects. Faster scan times and clearer images mean patients receive answers more quickly and confidently. Renovated catheterization lab. The hospital's newly renovated catheterization lab supports complex heart procedures using advanced sound-wave imaging and 3D modeling. Providers can diagnose blockages more quickly and determine the best treatment plan without sending patients far from home. Some electrophysiology and peripheral vascular interventions are completed here as well. Norton Clark Hospital is accredited as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology and is a designated STEMI Receiving Center, equipped to rapidly treat severe heart attacks. Second da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system arriving this summer. A second Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system will arrive this summer, along with two additional surgeons. Hernia repair remains the most common robotic-assisted procedure, but the technology also supports gallbladder and appendix removal, gynecologic surgeries such as hysterectomy and ovary removal, and urologic procedures including kidney removal due to cancer. Robotic-assisted surgery helps enable increased precision, reduced blood loss, shorter recovery times, fewer scars and lower infection risk - driving the need for a second system. Expanded endoscopy services. Norton Clark Hospital's endoscopy team now offers endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with SpyGlass technology, allowing direct visualization and treatment of bile and pancreatic duct conditions. Minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures, including bronchoscopy and colonoscopy, continue to be available. Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For nine years, the Level II NICU has provided specialized care for newborns at Norton Clark Hospital. The award-winning team continues to support families throughout Southern Indiana with quick access to Norton Children's specialists for the highest level of care. New gynecologic oncologist joins Norton Cancer Institute - Jeffersonville. More patients in Louisville and Southern Indiana choose Norton Cancer Institute than any other oncology provider in the region. With access to more than 170 clinical trials and nationally recognized subspecialists, patients receive leading-edge cancer care close to home. Board-certified gynecologic oncologist Carl L. Christie, D.O., has joined Norton Cancer Institute - Jeffersonville. He specializes in caring for patients with cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers, with a particular focus on fertility-sparing surgical options. Learn more at NortonCancerInstitute.com. A continued commitment to Southern Indiana. Norton Healthcare remains dedicated to investing in the health of Southern Indiana families - expanding access to specialists, bringing advanced technology to local facilities and delivering award-winning care where patients need it most. Refer a patient. To refer a patient, visit NortonEpicCareLink.com.