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 ...

Education

5 Tips to help prevent youth sports injuries

1.   Get your physical before the season starts. Getting a sports physical done before starting vigorous training ...

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