DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) to distribute free groceries via a drive-thru food pantry on Feb. 9.
The event will take place at DCHC’s Carrollton Warehouse, located behind the Carrollton health center at 3201 Short Street, from 9 a.m. until all the food is gone.
The food giveaway is held the second Friday of each month and is open to the public.
Louisiana Healthcare Connections wants to take the month of February to remind everyone to get screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
STIs can lead to long-term health consequences like infertility, increased risk of HIV transmission, and, with syphilis, serious illness and even death in infants.
Lakeview Hospital has hired Jay Driggers as its new director of laboratory services. As director, Driggers oversees quality control and administration of all hospital laboratory testing and analysis.
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is celebrating American Heart Month this February by creating awareness of cardiovascular disease prevalence and prevention. CIS is offering free cardiovascular screenings at various locations throughout the month to aid in early detection.
Terrebonne General Health System announced that it has expanded its lymphedema management services, aimed at providing support to patients during their cancer recovery.
Ali Turner, physical therapist, and Jeni Domangue, occupational therapist, have recently achieved certification in manual lymph drainage and complete decongestive therapy. Both successfully completed a rigorous 135-hour training program.
