Wound Care Journey – Otis’ Story
"I can't express how grateful I am to the team at the Wound Healing Center for helping me heal. Thanks to their dedication and care, my wound has healed and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
