Treat Sepsis in T-I-M-E
Even the most common infection can lead to Sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Sepsis…
Patient Portal Perks
Schedule Appointments Online Patients of St. James Parish Hospital Family Practice Clinic, St. James West Bank Clinic, St. James Urgent Care and St. James Specialty Clinic can book appointments through…
988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Stop the stigma. Start the Conversation. 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline now known as the…
5 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays
St. James Parish Hospital shares 5 quick tips for staying healthy during the holidays. 1. Pick and choose. River Parishes parties typically mean tons of food and often not the…
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes – “Diabesity”
The Science (as reported by the National Library of Medicine) The relationship between obesity and diabetes is of such interdependence that the term 'diabesity' has been coined. The passage from…
Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness (PAD)
PAD Awareness September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. PAD is a chronic circulatory condition, which if left untreated can result in unnecessary limb amputations. PAD affects nearly 20…
Wounds Must be Well-Fed
“Nutrition plays an essential role in wound healing. Nutritional support is a fundamental part of wound management. Poor nutrition during the healing process can delay healing and impair wound strength,…
Diabetic Foot Ulcer 101
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, diabetic foot ulcers affect approximately 15 percent of people with diabetes. It is estimated that 14-24 percent of diabetic foot ulcers end with…
Local Lung Cancer Screenings
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…
5 Tips to Help Prevent Youth Sports Injuries
Tips Shared by St. James Parish Hospital Therapy Center 1. Get your physical before the season starts. Getting a sports physical done before starting vigorous training allows a medical professional…
