Prevention & Wellness

Nov 18, 2020

Should You Have a Yearly Lung Cancer Screening?

It’s important to keep your lungs healthy by avoiding pollutants and cigarettes. These toxins increase your chances of developing lung cancer.

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 20, 2020

Top 4 Cancer Screenings for Men

Routine screenings for colorectal, lung, skin and prostate cancer give doctors the opportunity to catch cancer early when cancer is easier to treat.

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 14, 2020

Cancer: Lifestyle, Genes or Just Bad Luck

At least half of all cancers are lifestyle-related between smoking, obesity and lack of exercise.

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 30, 2020

Quit Smoking With Our Free Program

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never tried to quit smoking before or if you’ve tried too many times to count, Ochsner’s smoking cessation program can help you quit for good.

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 28, 2019

Smoking While Pregnant: Learn the Facts

One of 10 pregnant women smoke, adding up to 500,000 babies per year whose health could be negatively affected.

Prevention & Wellness

Apr 18, 2018

How Can a Tobacco Treatment Specialist Help Me Quit Smoking?

What exactly does a Tobacco Treatment Specialist do and why should I go see one to help me quit smoking?