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Ochsner Health names new River Region chief operating officer
Thomas Rhodes was recently named the new chief operating officer of Ochsner Health’s River Region, which includes facilities in Luling and Destrehan. […]
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New outpatient chemotherapy and infusion center and caring suite MRI now open at St. Charles Parish Hospital
St. Charles Parish Hospital recently held two ribbon cutting ceremonies celebrating the completion of the hospital’s new outpatient chemotherapy. […]
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Access Health Care responds to challenges brought on by Hurricane Ida
From providing residents with hot meals and cleaning supplies to utilizing its mobile health unit to provide healthcare to those in hard hit areas, Access Health Louisiana kept the safety of its staff and patients at the forefront of its Hurricane Ida response. […]
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Risk of myocarditis in teens not a reason to stay unvaccinated, doctor says
With COVID 19’s Delta variant spread on the rise and mask mandates a thing of the past, one local doctor said the key to teenagers – and everyone else – staying healthy and having life resume as normal as possible is to be vaccinated – even despite the risks associated with the vaccine. […]
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AHL doctors aim to help patients put their best feet forward
Because medical conditions involving feet can progress to cause problems throughout the entire body, two local Access Health Louisiana doctors say foot health should be a priority for everyone. […]
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Heart disease now the leading cause of death in Louisiana
Each year February is designated as American Heart Month. It is a time when the medical community spotlights the number one killer of Americans and Louisiana residents – heart disease. […]
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Local women’s club surprises over 500 parish health care workers
There are 160 members of the St. Charles Parish Women’s Club, and many of them recently banded together to surprise over 500 health care workers in the parish with treat bags and king cakes. […]
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Inspired by weight loss, chiropractor determined to help others
Melissa Myers feels far more joyful when she looks in the mirror these days, and now she’s working to help as many others as possible share that feeling. […]
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Nurse who survived COVID-19 had ‘roller coaster of symptoms’
Amy Herzog has had experiences from two ends of the pandemic spectrum – she is a labor and delivery nurse, as well as a coronavirus survivor. […]