Because of musculoskeletal conditions, millions of Americans live with pain and discomfort, or find engaging in daily activities a challenge. Musculoskeletal disorders often have devastating effects on quality of life and can exacerbate other existing health conditions. Norton Orthopedic Institute and Norton Leatherman Spine Center provide advanced orthopedic care for bones, joints and spine injuries for people of all ages. Norton Orthopedic Institute is made up of board-certified physicians — many of whom are fellowship trained — working together with therapists, physical rehabilitation specialists, primary care physicians, neurologists, certified athletic trainers and other care providers to offer a full range of multidisciplinary orthopedic services. These specialists employ a team approach in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of bone and joint conditions and injuries.
Facility Enhancements
Our $5 million philanthropic vision will increase care capacity across our system, while investing in state-of-the-art medical equipment and technology.
Workforce Development and Programming
Our $7 million philanthropic vision will establish endowed chair positions to recruit and retain world-class clinicians and innovators in the orthopedic field to meet the needs of our communities.
World-class Research and Education
Our $12 million research agenda will provide the initial foundation needed to achieve the consequential advancements in care and fellowship educational training that our patients deserve.
...increasing access to and expansion of our state-of-the-art facilities to better deliver world-class care to our communities
…attracting and developing expert leaders in the specialized field of orthopedic care
…increasing our ability to conduct research to better diagnose and more effectively treat our patients while elevating our national reputation
Our Journey to Excellence
Norton Orthopedic Institute has been a long-standing pillar of orthopedic care in Kentucky and Southern Indiana and recently received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for knee and hip replacement for its commitment to the highest standards of care and service. We also collaborate with the specialists from Norton Leatherman Spine Center to offer advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments for spine and spinal cord injuries, deformities and diseases, including scoliosis and congenital spine disorders. With locations throughout Greater Louisville and southern Indiana, Norton Orthopedic Institute and Norton Leatherman Spine Center offer several specialty centers focused on providing expertise in general orthopedics, joint replacement, injuries, trauma, pediatrics, oncology, spinal conditions and sports health.
The Bioskills Lab at Norton Orthopedic Institute is the primary clinical anatomy and surgical simulation training site for the orthopedic teams at Norton Healthcare. The lab provides mentored, hands-on training and simulation that is critical to innovation, patient safety, and effective surgical care. The Bioskills Lab is vital to improving surgical practice, advancing innovative research, and fostering advanced surgical education.
In order to accommodate growth and advance leading- edge initiatives, Norton Orthopedic Institute is planning strategic investments in facilities, equipment, and research infrastructure, including:
We invite you to make a philanthropic investment that will leave a lasting legacy and ensure the future of world-class care - right around the corner.
“I think the biggest the reason I went into reconstruction work is giving people back what they had in terms of a functionality and quality of life. That’s how I try to approach patients. I’m lucky to be in a field where I can do that.”
Kevin Himschoot, M.D.,
Orthopedic Surgeon, Norton Orthopedic Institute
