The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that private insurance companies cover annual lung cancer screenings for heavy smokers fitting certain qualifications. St. James Parish Hospital offers these screenings locally.  The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends yearly lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT scan) for people who— Have a 20 pack-year…

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Better treatments and early detection are linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer deaths. In 2019, St. James Parish Hospital invested in 3D Mammography Technology to enhance the patient experience and increase the likelihood of…

St. James Parish Hospital pharmacists, Scott Dantonio, RPh, Director of Pharmacy, and Diana Nguyen, PharmD recently completed extensive training to earn MAD-ID certification in Antimicrobial Stewardship. Dantonio and Nguyen both serve on the hospital’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Team as advocates in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Together, they completed several hours of courses and submitted a…

Physical therapy without a physician referral St. James Parish Hospital is now offering Direct Access Physical Therapy assessments for patients experiencing neuro or musculoskeletal issues, chronic dysfunction or pain. CLICK HERE to learn more. What is Direct Access? “Direct access” simply means that state law no longer requires a physician referral or prescription for certain services.…

St. James Parish Hospital offers Chronic Care Management to help Medicare patients with two or more chronic conditions. The goal of Chronic Care Management is to offer ongoing support to patients in order to help reduce complications and emergencies associated with chronic conditions. In addition, Chronic Care Management improves coordination between all caregivers and ultimately…

St. James Urology Clinic—a department of St. James Parish Hospital—is extremely excited to announce the addition of Lithotripsy to its growing service line. Lithotripsy is a noninvasive technique for treating kidney stones in which ultrasound shock waves are passed through the body. An ultrasound is first used to pinpoint the location of stones followed by…

St. James Parish Hospital recently welcomed a new CT (computed tomography) scanner to its Radiology Department.    General Electric’s Optima CT 660 64 slice system with ASiR offers several benefits to patients. The hospital’s new CT scanner utilizes low-dose technology, allows for shorter scan times and is capable of more views/slices per rotation—better addressing the hospital’s…

St. James Parish Hospital is excited to offer expanded services through its Rehabilitation Department. Dry Needling, a form of therapy, will now be an additional tool available to qualifying patients.  Dry needling, often combined with physical therapy, involves gently inserting tiny needles into certain areas of the muscle known as trigger points. Dry needling, which…

  St.  James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to announce the 2016 opening of the area’s first local Urgent Care which will operate within David Reynaud Medical Plaza located next to St. James Parish Hospital.  St. James Urgent Care will be open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Monday through Friday. Patients will be able to conveniently…

St.  James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome Jarelle Scott, MD, MPH, to the St. James West Bank Clinic. Dr. Scott, Family Practice Physician, will be joining the staff of the Vacherie clinic upon the retirement of Dr. Sarat Donepudi. Dr. Scott was a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Xavier University earning a Bachelor…