July 3, 2023

DePaul Community Health Centers is encouraging parents and guardians to consider crossing one item off their children's back-to-school list early: scheduling their child’s summer dental appointment.

It's easy for children to break away from their usual routine during the summer. With this lack of structure and increased activities, they often indulge in more sugary treats or snacking more than normal. By getting a child in for routine care, the dentist can detect and prevent cavities, which are becoming extremely common.

July 3, 2023

“Do you have a best friend?” 

That might not sound like an appropriate question for a doctor’s visit, but it may be a lifesaver. A new Tulane University study finds that loneliness is a bigger risk factor for heart disease in patients with diabetes than diet, exercise, smoking, and depression.

The research was published in European Heart Journal, a publication of the European Society of Cardiology.

July 3, 2023

The fifty-fourth graduating class of North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology celebrated their accomplishments with a commencement ceremony on June 29.

Program Director Heather Koepp proudly shared that the class of 2023 has a 100% job placement rate with four of the nine graduates accepting positions with North Oaks Health System.

June 25, 2023

Ochsner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a partnership to create Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeastern Louisiana. Through this collaboration, Ochsner is the first and only provider in Louisiana with a fully integrated cancer program based on MD Anderson’s standards and treatment plans.

June 25, 2023

Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the opening of its cardiology clinic in Assumption Parish.

The establishment of a cardiology clinic with highly-trained cardiologists and staff is another way that Thibodaux Regional is providing quality heart and vascular care utilizing the latest treatments and state-of-the-art technology close to home.

Thibodaux Regional Cardiology Clinic is located at 2595 Hwy. 1 in Labadieville.