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Women’s health in your 40s
Forty is a more than a milestone birthday – it’s the start of a big decade of change for a woman’s health. During this decade, a woman’s metabolism slows down, estrogen may start to wane, […]
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‘Public Health matters’
Voters asked to support Prop 2 A vote for Proposition 2 on the Nov. 6 ballot is a vote for maintaining the best health care possible for the patients of Access Health Louisiana’s St. Charles […]
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Infant may be in clear after battle with kidney issues
Karen Bellow said her baby Jaxon has made incredible progress, and she doesn’t think he’s done it alone. “I highly believe that with everyone praying for him, it made him better,” Bellow said. “We’re blessed.” […]
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Column: Six tips to maintain a heart-healthy diet
By Dr. William Bennett St. Charles Parish Hospital Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. Approximately every 39 seconds, an American has a heart attack. A recent study found a […]
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6 common women’s health questions answered
By: Dr. Sheena Pullman Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Services, Ochsner Health Center – Destrehan In addition to celebrating our mothers each May, it is women’s health month – a time to raise awareness for […]
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CIS opens new office in Luling
As he spoke at last week’s commemorative event celebrating Cardiovascular Institute of the South’s opening of its new Luling office, it was clear that Dr. Chris Paris was elated to be able to continue treating […]
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Destrehan survivor advises self-exams
‘Cancer has always been in the back of my mind.” Destrehan’s Marisa Myers says she has a new lease on life, but things could have been much different had she not made a point of […]
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Plantation View reaches 70 percent mark
Growing local services and patients The view is beautiful at Destrehan’s Plantation View Medical Offices with new tenants and growing services aimed at fulfilling the mission of appealing to patients locally. “It’s at 70 percent […]
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New cardiovascular clinic will open in Luling
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is opening a freestanding, six-exam office March 1 in Luling. Drs. Chris Paris and Owen Mogabgab will provide services at the office. “Since opening in Luling in 2013, CIS […]
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Community Health Center opens pharmacy
With the official opening of the on-site pharmacy this month, Access Health Louisiana’s St. Charles Community Health Center in Luling took another step toward creating a true one-stop location that makes patients’ treatment all the […]
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Louisiana has twice as many flu cases as other states
Reports of the flu are more than double in Louisiana than in other states, according to Dr. Frank Welch of the Louisiana Department of Health, who added this flu season has been the worst he’s […]
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Boutte woman in disbelief over what she has lost
A pledge to drop some pounds is at the top of any list of popular New Year’s resolutions — they say the gyms are always busiest right as the calendar turns to begin the coming […]
