Many people journal to pass the time, relax or keep a log of their accomplishments, but did you know that …
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When transitioning out of the hospital, patients have an increased risk of experiencing confusion and even re-hospitalization.
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Halfway through the work day, a wave of sleepiness occurs. Do you reach for another coffee as a pick-me-up? Instead …
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Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged …
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Adults are often drawn toward meditation to ease daily stress and experience moments of peace. Children growing up in today’s …
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My favorite part of column-writing at The Times-Picayune was the memorable people who entrusted me with their stories. None inspired …
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Did you know May is National Stroke Awareness Month? Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and …
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Growing up in a society that cares immensely about the exterior rather than the interior can really take a toll …
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American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their …
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When delivering health care, it’s important to create convenient solutions for patients as that’s the deciding factor for many seeking …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of deaths during the 2017-2018 flu season, with the …
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Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are often not addressed in the workplace until there’s a crisis. Interventions …
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Many entrepreneurs attribute their success and why they are able to achieve so much to diet and exercise. Personally, working …
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Summertime means mosquitoes in Louisiana. Mosquitoes are not just annoying – they can carry many diseases, including West Nile virus, …
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In conjunction with the Clinton Foundation’s Too Small to Fail initiative, Kohl’s Cares and Children’s Hospital, New Orleans will become …
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When your alarm goes off each morning, it can be hard to get out of bed and get moving. Start …
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One thing not trending this June? “Dad bods.” June is National Men’s Health Month, and because it’s never too early …
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After a year on the transplant list, Nick Coats passed away on March 19 of stage 4 cirrhosis of the …
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I am a physician who is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain management. That said, I spend most of my …
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January is the time many start fresh with a new year and a new you.
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Have you heard of #LA_undetectable? It’s a new movement in HIV treatment and prevention, based on a successful model in …
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This new year, a healthier and happier you is just a tap or swipe away. There are countless apps designed …
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Regardless of what business you’re in, many offices share a common similarity: a sedentary work culture. Studies show sitting is …
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Leaders from Ochsner Health System joined Saints and Pelicans owners, Gayle and Tom Benson, to break ground on a $45 …
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Ochsner – a national destination for transplant services – hosted its Annual Transplant Holiday Party, where transplant recipients, living donors, …
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Keep your holiday calories under control and avoid pound-packing by not eating the “meh.”
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The Ochsner Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety Center opened in 2017, utilizing human patient simulators, which mimic physiological functions of …
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The former MHM Urgent Care location on W. Main Street in Houma recently reopened as Ochsner Terrebonne Urgent Care. Ochsner …
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Ochsner Medical Center – Jefferson Highway is taking patient care to the next level by deploying Xenex LightStrike® Germ-Zapping Robots®.
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Ochsner Health System’s Flight Care Team is bringing aid to areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. A dozen team …
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