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Why college students need primary care doctor

Feb 26, 2021

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

Feb 18, 2021

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

Feb 18, 2021

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

Nov 23, 2020

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

Sep 4, 2020

Building A Home First-Aid Kit

The recommended items to have in your standard home first-aid kit.

By Sarah A. Bardin, NP

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 17, 2020

Can Mardi Gras beads make your child sick?

On Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras beads symbolize the celebration. The holiday may be fun for party-goers, but the plastic can be dangerous for the environment and for your children.

By Norman Vince Hill, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Dec 17, 2019

Feeling Nauseous but Not Throwing Up

Many factors can make your stomach churn. What causes nausea? If you know you’re not pregnant and you didn’t eat anything bad, you may be wondering why you are feeling nauseous. Here are some possible causes for your nausea, and what you can do for some relief.

By Anne Colwart, NP

Conditions & Treatment

Dec 17, 2019

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

Dec 4, 2019

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.

By Ashley Ingolia, MD

Medications You Should Never Mix with Alcohol

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 22, 2019

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

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Health Trends

Oct 16, 2019

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

Sep 4, 2020

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

Prevention & Wellness

Jan 24, 2019

Visiting a Primary Care Provider is Like Getting a Tune-Up

Establishing a relationship with a primary care provider is the first step to ensuring everything's good "under the hood."

By Sally Turnipseed, NP

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 29, 2018

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.

By Christopher Gray, MD