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The life expectancy in West Louisville has been about 12-and-a-half to 15 years different than anywhere else in the city. Not having a hospital in the area has probably contributed to that differential. Norton West Louisville Hospital, broke ground in June 2022 and opened to the public in November 2024. Norton was the first to open in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood in more than 150 years. www.cbsnews.com/...nb

• CBS Evening News recently featured Norton West Louisville Hospital, the first hospital to open in Louisville’s majority-Black West End neighborhood in 150 years. • The hospital was the vision of nurse Corenza Townsend, who saw the need for improved healthcare access in the community. • Norton West Louisville Hospital boasts a 70% staff rate from the local community, fostering trust and addressing healthcare disparities. If you missed tuning into the national news Thursday, you may want to take a look back at a segment from CBS Evening News, which...