St. James Parish Hospital and Baton Rouge Cardiology Clinic are partnering for a Heart Health Fair in October. Join us on 8.12.23 between 3pm and 7pm in the Medical Plaza next to the Hospital.
Dr. Jennifer Malsbury, General Surgeon, now offers outpatient appointments in Lutcher through St. James Specialty Clinic, a department of St. James Parish Hospital. Call 225.258.2070 to learn more.
DID YOU KNOW?
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. 710 children (under 13) were killed in passenger vehicles in 2021 and more than 100,000 were injured.
In 2021, more than a third of children (under 13) who died while riding in passenger vehicles were unrestrained. Visit www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat for more information on choosing the right car seat and to find professionals that can ensure your seats are properly installed.
www.nhtsa.gov
NHTSA's Car Seat Finder tool lets you search and compare seats to help you find the best car seat. Also, find tips on installing car seats.
FREE COVID TESTS VIA COVID.GOV
As of September 25th, households can now order four additional free Covid tests by visiting www.covid.gov/tests. If you've previously ordered tests that have expired, check the website for a listing of extended expiration dates.
COVID.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests
www.covid.gov
Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests.
St. James Parish Hospital will be offering prostate cancer screenings as part of our Community Screening Event in February 2024. If you would like a screening sooner, talk to your primary care physician about the risks and benefits. Many insurances cover this screening annually for men over 50.
Visit www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/index.htm for more information and health tips.
HEY, HEY HRđź‘‹
Members of our awesome HR team attended the Society for Human Resources Management Conference in New Orleans this week. These ladies work together to ensure St. James Parish Hospital remains a great place to workđź’™
Photos from Louisiana Hospital Association's post
Photos from National Rural Health Resource Center's post
Photos from St. James Parish School System's post
Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated EVS crew that ensures our hospital and facilities are clean, safe places for patients, their families and our team.
Please join us in thanking our EVS Teamđź’™
As we mark the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, we recognize the valiant efforts of all first responders and health care professionals on that day -- thank you for everything you do to keep our communities safe and healthy throughout the year.
Are you “eating” your water to stay hydrated? If you find it hard to drink enough, consider eating fresh foods with a high water content🥒 🍉 🥬Water plays a vital role in keeping you healthy. But hydration doesn't just come in a bottle or from the tap. At least 19% of an American adult's water intake comes from water-rich foods. Stock up on these fresh fruits and vegetables for nutrition and hydration.
