September 28, 2021

Hogs for the Cause announced that its 14th annual charity barbeque cook-off and music festival will take place April 1 – 2, 2022. Team registration for returning teams begins on Oct. 4 at hogsfest.org. Registration for new teams will open on Oct. 11, pending availability. The location will be announced later this year.

September 28, 2021

Tulane Lakeside Hospital, including its emergency department, has reopened as of Sept. 21.

Tulane Health System temporarily closed the Metairie hospital and ER in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, as most of Jefferson Parish, where the facility is located, was without reliable electricity and water services. After safely transferring patients to sister facilities, the hospital remained closed to allow for remediation and repairs following the storm.

September 28, 2021

Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Aimee L. Moran, MD, family medicine practitioner, to the active medical staff. Moran is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Family Medicine Clinic, located at 114 Hwy. 403 in Paincourtville, and 3928 Hwy. 70 South in Pierre Part.

September 28, 2021

Terrebonne General Health System is providing the following services at its Chauvin location, located at 5458 Highway 56.

-Abou Issa, MD – Monday and every other Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Appointments can be made by calling 851-6653.

-Internal medicine – Monday– Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Walk-ins welcome.

-Pediatrics – Monday –Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Walk-ins welcome.

-COVID testing – Monday –Thursday - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Drive-thru; No appointment needed.

September 28, 2021

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is rallying local organizations and businesses to be United in Pink, a month-long effort to raise funds and awareness while encouraging early detection, patients’ most potent weapon in the fight against breast cancer.

United in Pink is a collaborative effort of St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Mauti Cancer Fund / Be A Saint.