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With the challenges of COVID-19, Amara had never seen her parents' faces entirely. Infection risks meant "strict scrubbing precautions" and face masks during visits. Only one parent could stop by at a time. Mom and Dad became concerned covering up would hinder their child's development of social cues and non-verbal communication skills. A speech therapist mentioned she might have a solution.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Good Morning AmericaTwo years out of medical school, respiratory therapist Savannah Stuard is on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in New Orleans, operating ventilator equipment or manually pumping air into patients’ lungs.It's challenging work under any circumstances, involving 12-hour shifts, head-to-toe protective equipment and constant vigilance to avoid catching or spreading the disease. It's even more complicated for Stuard, who was born without a left forearm.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON US News & World ReportTaking on risk today is the only way to make it tomorrow. That’s the underlying message from Warner Thomas when giving his perspective on the long-term outlook for the healthcare industry.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Art of ChangeTo meet the growing demand from patients across the country, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner opened a new, dedicated infusion space to administer peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, which was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateA new state-of-the-art facility designed for orthopedic and sports medicine surgery opens Tuesday (Sept. 24) in Harahan.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Fox 8Football practice is starting, kids are outside and there is a danger many people probably never think about.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON 4WWLNeoTract announced that Michael Pinsky, MD, Ochsner Medical Center- North Shore in Slidell, LA, has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Business InsiderHector O. Ventura, MD, FACC, FACP – has been recognized by the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) with the 2019 Ron Haddock AHA/ASA International Impact Award.
Even if Barry moves east of northwest Louisiana, it’s important to have a disaster kit in case your family faces danger.
The grant is going to a partnership among LSU, Ochsner Health System, Chamberlain University College of Nursing and nonprofit Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area.
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