Christopher L Johnsrude, MD, MS

Dr. Marshall received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in 1983 and completed a pediatric residency there in 1986. He then went to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for fellowship training in infectious diseases. In 1989, he joined the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics, where he is now Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Marshall serves as an attending physician at Norton Children’s Hospital and sees patients in the infectious diseases clinic. He has been recognized as an astute clinician/educator, a productive investigator, and an effective administrator, receiving, among other awards, the Outstanding Clinical Professor and Educator of the Year Awards from the Department of Pediatrics, the Distinguished Educator Award from the School of Medicine, and the Educational Achievement Award from the Kentucky Medical Association. In 2018, Dr. Marshall received the Plotkin Lecture in Vaccinology Award from the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society for “contributions to the field of vaccinology or areas of related science that have impacted the lives of children and the specific area of pediatric infectious diseases.” Under Dr. Marshall’s leadership, the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases has repeatedly been recognized for excellence in teaching and patient care. Dr. Marshall is a member of numerous academic societies and has served in several national leadership positions. He is credited with over 190 publications and is best known for his work in vaccine development, advocacy, and education. Dr. Marshall is the author of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (also known as The Purple Book), now in its 9th edition and available through a free app for iOS devices.

Kendra Evans received her FNP from from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. She also has nursing experience in neonatal critical care, pediatric emergency medicine, and family primary care. Evans enjoys working with pediatric patients and caring for them as if they were family. She strives to establish a good relationship with her patients and their caregivers.

Norton Children's Infusion Center, part of Norton Children's Cancer Institute, provides families with easy access to chemotherapy treatment without having to spend a night in the hospital. Our caring team of certified nurses, located in the Novak Center for Children’s Health, creates a warm, kid-friendly environment where patients receive personalized blood disorder and cancer treatment and infusion therapy. We understand the unique needs of children and families, offering comfort-focused patient rooms designed specifically for pediatric care. Serving families throughout the region, we're dedicated to making treatment as gentle and supportive as possible for our youngest patients.