Health Education

26Feb 24

Baseball & Softball Youth Athlete Tips

St. James Parish Hospital recently hosted a Sports Medicine Panel geared toward Softball, Baseball and Youth Travel Ball Parents, Coaches and Students. Clinicians, athletes and local coaches covered medical recommendations…

19Feb 24

Hospital and Public School Partnership Expands

“Partnerships between public schools and local hospitals are crucial for the overall well-being of communities. These collaborations can have a significant impact on the health and education of individuals,” says…

25Jan 24

Preparing for Your DOT Exam

What is a DOT Physical?  A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical is a physical exam that is required of people who drive commercial vehicles. The point of a DOT physical…

06Sep 23

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…

18Aug 23

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…

07Mar 23

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…

28Nov 22

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…

27Nov 22

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…

03Sep 22

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…

22Mar 22

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,…

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