November 4, 2019

Nov. 21 is The Great American Smokeout. In observance of this year’s GASO, the Smoking Cessation Trust is encouraging Louisianans to start their journey to quitting nicotine forever by utilizing the free cessation products and services it provides.

October 29, 2019

A year-long, innovative outpatient behavioral health pilot has yielded an 84 percent reduction in hospital readmissions and a 58 percent reduction in ER visits, reducing costs and increasing positive health outcomes for participants.

The pilot program, a joint endeavor of Oceans Healthcare and Medicaid health plan Louisiana Healthcare Connections, established an intensive outpatient treatment model for members who demonstrated a need for behavioral health care.

October 29, 2019

What are common causes and treatments for male infertility? Can erectile dysfunction be an indicator of heart disease?

Questions such as these – and many more – will be asked and answered during an upcoming Facebook Live event featuring Tulane Health System urologist and men’s health expert Dr. Omer Raheem. The interactive event is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, and will be accessible on the Tulane Health System Facebook page at Facebook.com/TulaneMedical.

October 29, 2019

Shivani Gupta, DO, has joined the medical staff of Culicchia Neurological Clinic.  As a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Gupta is trained in a wide array of therapies to increase function and movement to patients.

October 29, 2019

St. Tammany Quality Network presented the 2019 third quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Elizabeth White for her involvement with improving the health of patients in western St. Tammany Parish. Dr. White is a member of the St. Tammany Hospital Accountable Care Organization Population Health Committee and is actively involved in promoting chronic care management and maintaining wellness in the community.