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December 19, 2023
DCHC, Toys for Tots Host Toy Giveaway De...

DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC), in collaboration with Toys for Tots, Thrive Community Center, and other community partners, will host a Christmas toy giveaway on Dec. 23 from 10 a.m.-12 noon. The event will be held at Thrive Community Center, 3600 Desire Parkway in New Orleans. The event is free and open to the public.

The child must be present to receive their toy. Toys will be given away on a first come, first served basis. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call (504) 207-3060.

 

December 19, 2023
Thibodaux Regional Health System Welcome...

Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Trevor Johnson, MD, pain management specialist, to the active medical staff. Johnson is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pain Clinic, located at 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 2400, in Thibodaux.

December 19, 2023
DCHC Assists Mothers with Postpartum Dep...

Postpartum depression (PPD) is experienced by one in eight women, and the holiday season can be that much more difficult for mothers experiencing PPD. Marked by more intense feelings of sadness, despair, anxiety, and irritability, PPD causes mothers to experience exacerbated feelings of inadequacy or isolation. DePaul Community Health Centers has services to support women who display symptoms of postpartum depression.

December 19, 2023
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Habita...

Louisiana Healthcare Connections is partnering with Habitat for Humanity and Catholic Charities of Acadiana in a series of volunteer initiatives aimed at strengthening communities and addressing social determinants of health.

December 12, 2023
CDC: Louisiana, South Carolina Have Most...

Louisiana and South Carolina currently have the largest numbers of flu cases in the country, according to the CDC.

CDC reports show that flu cases in Louisiana are surging. This has resulted in an increase in ER visits and hospitalizations. 

The Louisiana Department of Health revealed that the state's rate of flu infections is nearly twice that of the national average.

According to LDH, hospitals across the state are also seeing an increase in hospitalizations for RSV and COVID cases.