Health
North Oaks Health System extends closures of outpatient facilities
HAMMOND — The following North Oaks Health System outpatient facilities and services will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug.…
Health
North Oaks Health System monitoring Hurricane Ida, announces temporary closures
HAMMOND – In consideration of Hurricane Ida’s projected path and in the interest of patient and staff safety,…
Health
Blue Cross lifts early drug refill restrictions ahead of Ida
BATON ROUGE – Tropical Storm Ida is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall along the…
News
During Peak Hurricane Season, Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Be Prepared
BATON ROUGE, La. – Hurricane season officially began June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30, but August through…
News
Testing and vaccinations available at St. James Parish Health Unit; extended hours on Tuesdays
Beginning today, FREE Covid-19 testing and vaccinations are available at the St. James Parish Health Unit from 8…
Opinion
Online Alzheimer’s Help During COVID
Remember Robinson Crusoe? He was stranded on a desert island and forced to fend for himself to survive.…
Health
Here are some of the ways drugs can change your physical appearance and your body—for the worse.
YOUR SKIN Steroids cause acne breakouts on your face and body. Meth causes acne, dull skin, and self-inflicted wounds from picking at…
Health
Thibodaux Regional implements new COVID-19 testing sites
THIBODAUX — With the recent increase in COVID cases throughout Lafourche Parish and Region 3, Thibodaux Regional Health…
Health
Overcoming the stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease
You see it more and more in the obituary columns. “Died after a long bout with Alzheimer’s,” “…following…
Health
Global Alzheimer’s cases expected to triple by 2050
—New analysis shows a decrease in prevalence due to education countered by increase due to heart health risk factors DENVER — Positive trends in global education access are expected to decrease…