Health Trends

Aug 5, 2022

Ochsner 65 Plus: A Holistic Approach to Primary Care for Older Adults

Ochsner 65 Plus offers a holistic approach to primary care to help older adults live longer and healthier lives.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

What Necessities Do I Need in a First-Aid Kit?

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit in case of accidents is important for preventing infections, as well as lessening the potential severity of an injury.

By Brandi K. Jones, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Room?

By assessing the condition or symptoms you are facing, you can select the appropriate place to go for care.

By Nicole Giambrone, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

What Are Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are sometimes referred to as piles and occur when the veins around the lower rectum or anus are swollen and inflamed. We shouldn’t be embarrassed to talk about hemorrhoids, mainly because 1 in 20 Americans experience them.

By Sarah Champagne, DO

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Symptoms of a Cold

Colds may occur any time of the year but are more common in the fall and winter months. Healthy adults can expect to have a cold at least once a year. Children younger than 6 are at greater risk of catching a cold, especially if they are in a daycare setting.

By Cinnamon Davis, NP

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Can Mardi Gras Beads Make Your Child Sick?

What are those Mardi Gras beads made of?

By Norman Vince Hill, MD

Men's Health

Aug 5, 2022

Why Men Need a Primary Care Doctor

Having regular visits with a primary care doctor is important to maintain healthy living. Here are some reasons why men need to establish routine primary care.

By John Harris, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

What Checkups Should I Get at 30?

Adults age 30 and above should undergo regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and skin cancer as well as eye exams.

By Matthew J. Mann, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Can a Primary Care Provider Lower Your Healthcare Costs?

Healthcare emergencies are much more expensive in the long run than the cost of maintaining your health through regular visits with a primary care provider.

By Jonathan Crowder, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

7 Reasons You Need a Primary Care Physician

Your primary care doctor is a well-rounded healthcare expert whose specialty is approaching your health comprehensively.

By Brandon Simon-Davis, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Do You Really Need a Primary Care Doctor?

Your primary care physician can not only help when you’re under the weather, they can also help to keep you healthy the rest of the time.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Wellness Exam Checklist

Here are the most important topics and screenings to cover with your primary care physician during your annual wellness exam this year.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Why College Students Need a Primary Care Doctor

College students need a doctor who can get to know their health history and who will become the go-to physician when it comes to annual testing and blood work, health questions, vaccinations, prescription medications or referrals to a specialist.

By Matthew J. Mann, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Internal Medicine Specialist Shares Her Passion for Medicine

Meet Sarah Knight, MD, a primary care physician specializing in internal medicine at Ochsner St. Anne in Raceland and Ochsner Health Center in Raceland.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Primary Care Physician Advocates for Patients

Meet Michael Bacon, MD, a primary care physician specializing in family medicine at Ochsner St. Anne in Raceland, and Ochsner Family Doctor Clinic in Raceland.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Primary Care Nurse Makes Life-Saving Skin Cancer Catch

Ochsner patient Laurie Odom went in for her routine primary care visit. What happen next saved her life.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 9, 2022

Medications You Should Never Mix with Alcohol

Medications prescribed by your doctor are typically safe and effective when used appropriately. However, when combined with alcohol, they could be harmful.

By Nicole Fabre’-LaCoste, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCGP

Health Trends

Aug 9, 2022

Are Millennials at Risk for More Health Problems?

Older millennials have greater prevalence rates for certain health conditions compared to members of Generation X when they were at a similar age range.

By Houston Bonnyman, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 9, 2022

Finding Healthcare for College Students

Sending a kid off to college can be nerve wracking. The thought that he or she might need medical attention away from home adds an extra level of worry. The good news is you will find plenty of options if you or your student do some homework.

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 9, 2022

How to Build a Better Relationship with Your Doctor

Simple ways to foster a better relationship with your doctor to make your healthcare journey the best it can be.

By Marc Matrana, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 9, 2022

Choosing Between Primary, Urgent, or Emergency Care

Match your symptoms to the services treated by urgent care, primary care or emergency room providers.

By Granville Morse, MD