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Twenty years after the storm’s landfall, Ochsner Health’s Matthew Giglia, MD, reflects on the volunteer experience that helped shape his calling.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationThe Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America annually ranks U.S. cities to find the allergy capital, from the 100 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas. The rankings included two Louisiana cities. New Orleans took the second-most challenging city for pollen allergies, just behind Wichita, Kansas.
Baton Rouge ranked as the 14th-worst city in the country for allergies.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA.comNumbers show that some children in Louisiana are faced with more challenges than others across the nation.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KSLAA $45.6 million sports medicine facility is coming to Metairie and will be built next to the Saints and Pelicans training facility, Ochsner Health and the two teams announced.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA.comWith more people in Acadiana using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to support their weight loss journeys, many are now reaching a new chapter in their body transformations beyond a number on a scale. With increased confidence that they can keep the weight off, people are turning to plastic and reconstructive surgery to address physical changes that can result from successful weight loss.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Acadiana AdvocateToo much screen time isn’t just affecting kids physically; it’s taking a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. Pediatricians are now seeing a trend they call “digital distress,” a pattern of emotional and behavioral issues linked to excessive screen use without limits.
Ochsner Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Brittany Landry says families are spending nearly 96 hours each year arguing about screen time.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Louisiana FirstAs Ochsner Health continues efforts addressing the national and regional physician shortage, it proudly announces that Matthew George, MD, its second Ochsner Physician Scholar, has joined the team on the West Bank. Dr. George joined Ochsner Health Center – Lapalco and Ochsner Health Center – Belle Chasse as an Ochsner family medicine physician, where he hopes to make a positive impact on local public health by lowering local rates of high obesity and chronic conditions, like diabetes.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansNew research suggests that light aerobic exercise can help student-athletes heal faster.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WDSUOchsner Health has announced that Dr. Nneka Ifejika, chief scientific officer, has been named the Ferber Endowed Chair, a three-year role recognizing her leadership in clinical innovation, research, and physician education.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansFor many young athletes, school sports are a year-round commitment. Whether they’re juggling multiple sports or aiming for college athletics, the drive to train often extends far beyond a single season. As more students engage in competitive sports each year, we’re seeing a corresponding rise in overuse injuries.
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