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)
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 million Americans…
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…
Limb Loss Awareness
April is Limb Loss and Limb Different Awareness Month. Amputee-coalition.org reports that more than 2 million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference and more than 28 million are…
Fall Prevention
Every 11 seconds an older adult is seen in the ER for a fall-related injury. Aging is part of life, but falls shouldn't be. Falls are preventable. The National Council…
