Children’s Hospital New Orleans announced that Benjamin Watkins, MD, a nationally recognized pediatric hematologist oncologist, has joined the hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders as director of its stem cell transplant and cell therapy program.
September 12, 2023
September 11, 2023
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will launch its “Together We Triumph” Cancer Series on Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greater Covington Center, 128 W. 23rd Avenue. This free educational event will serve as an opportunity for local cancer patients, survivors, healthcare providers, and community supporters to learn more about the latest advancements in cancer care.
The panel will share updates on the latest cancer research findings, screenings, treatments, and therapies. Doors open and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the physician panel starting at 6:30 p.m.
September 6, 2023
Amid increasing water temperatures and extreme weather events (e.g., heat waves, flooding, and severe storms) associated with climate change, people who are at increased risk for V. vulnificus infection should exercise caution when engaging in coastal water activities. Prompt treatment is crucial to reduce mortality from severe V. vulnificus infection. CDC continues to monitor reports of V. vulnificus infections.
September 6, 2023
The 2023 National Dialogues on Behavioral Health’s annual conference, entitled “Dialogues to Action: Responses to Address Trauma and Violence,” aims to dispel myths to identify appropriate and meaningful preventive, treatment, and recovery responses to the causes and needs of the people who perpetrate interpersonal violence and violence to self, or who are victimized by violence. The conference is slated for Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at the Renaissance Arts Hotel in New Orleans.
September 4, 2023
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Greater New Orleans and David Theard, employee benefits consultant at Cadence Insurance, is working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association to change that. Theard will serve as chairperson for the 2023 New Orleans Heart Walk and lead this community event focused on engaging local companies, corporations, and their employees to join the fight against heart disease and stroke.
The 2023 New Orleans Heart Walk will begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 18 at the Shrine on Airline – Lot E. At 8 a.m.
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