Norton Healthcare raises more than $200 million in 'Just Imagine' campaign

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s raises more than $200 million in one year of a new campaign.

According to a news release, more than 42,000 donors contributed $200,718,740 to the "Just Imagine" campaign led by the not-for-profit corporation. The campaign was launched publicly in early 2024 to help improve the health and qualify of life for people in Kentucky and southern Indiana.

The Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children's Hospital Foundation led the campaign with co-chairs Dr. Mark Lynn and Cindy Lynn, according to a news release.

"We are deeply appreciative of everyone who supported the campaign and our mission of providing quality health care to all those we serve. This includes a constant focus on improving access to care, as well as innovative programs, services and research," Russell F. Cox, president and chief executive officer of Norton Healthcare, said in a news release. "As a not-for-profit, we are only able to do this through the generosity of others."

According to a news release, the funds raised through the campaign have led to investments including:

The expansion of Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, which is part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children's
The purchase of a high-frequency focused ultrasound technology, the first in Kentucky
Establishing new research programs that brings the latest technology and treatments to patients with Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease
Additional access to care through Norton West Louisville Hospital, Norton Community Medical Associates in Frankfort and a new multi-practice office in Westport Plaza

To learn more about the Justin Imagine campaign, click here.

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