Louisiana Health News (United States)

High-quality Prenatal Vitamins are now available for purchase directly through the Egan Medical website. The company is pleased to announce the development, which it hopes will help to compliment Egan's existing line of maternity support belts.

A new eBook entitled “Sleep Apnea Dream Killer” has been released by a long-time sufferer of this devastating disorder, David DeSchoolmeester. Read about how this disorder nearly destroyed his life (www.SleepApneaDreamKiller.com)

After over five years of preparation, LSU Health Shreveport has fully coverted to electronic health records. Shreveport is the first of LSU Health's ten hospitals and 500 clinics around the state to be part of the new electronic system.

The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) has renewed certification of the North Oaks Medical Center Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.

Sports Medicine Specialist Judson L. Penton, MD, has joined North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center in Livingston and Ponchatoula. He is accepting new patients.

Traumatologist Brian J. Ladner, MD, has joined North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center in Livingston and Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

North Oaks Health System and the American Cancer Society will host a free dinner presentation of Look Good…Feel Better for women in cancer treatment on Monday, Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at 1900 S. Morrison Blvd. in Hammond, Louisiana.

New Project to Offer Complimentary Breast Cancer Screening Services in Tangipahoa, Livingston and St. Helena Parishes for Uninsured and Underinsured Women

Patients have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage

In recongition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, the Partners in Wellness Program will offer free prostate cancer screenings.

Funny Bones Improv and Bel Brands, known for the Laughing Cow Cheese wedges and Mini Babybel, have partnered for a second year to bring laughter to children in hospitals.

Narconon Riverbend kicks off National Recovery Month honoring long term recovery graduates with their highly effective alcohol and drug rehab program that has more than 75% of their graduates staying clean and leading productive lives.

Patients have immediate access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage mobile healthcare app

Signs now required by law in Louisiana abortion clinics feature a mobile phone URL for women to review images of the unborn child and resources for abortion alternatives.

The Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE) is hosting a one-day retreat on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m at the Volunteers of America Center at 520 Olive Street.

Shreveport Chapter of Sisters Network Inc. brings Roxanne Martinez, nationally recognized breast cancer advocate and survivor, to Shreveport to raise awareness of the disease in the Hispanic community

Pioneering Architect Designed Building for Historic Houston Dental Practice

A former Internal Medicine resident is suing Tulane University School of Medicine, Baton Rouge General Medical Center and General Health System for abuses.

High-quality Prenatal Vitamins are now available for purchase directly through the Egan Medical website. The company is pleased to announce the development, which it hopes will help to compliment Egan's existing line of maternity support belts.

The webmaster on the Buy Fat Burning Furnace website today announced the company is now offering $400 in free bonuses for a limited time.

A new eBook entitled “Sleep Apnea Dream Killer” has been released by a long-time sufferer of this devastating disorder, David DeSchoolmeester. Read about how this disorder nearly destroyed his life (www.SleepApneaDreamKiller.com)

After a national search and approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors, Dr. Glenn Mills has been named Director of the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center at LSU Health Shreveport.

Minimum Impact Car Accident | Aggravation of Back Injuries | $300,000 Settlement Plaintiff, a 38 year old electrician, was operating his vehicle on LA Highway 946 in Baton Rouge when he came to a complete stop in order to execute a left turn.

A new clinic at LSU Health Shreveport will treat children with rheumatologic conditions --previously, area families had to travel hours away for this specialized care.

Naked Pizza offers Ten Grains and Fiber with 1/3 Less Calories

Steven Stockwell, creator of the Stress Free Work Week, is hosting a live workshop on Thursday, December 8 at 8pm eastern to help people deal with their work stress so they can live happier and healthier lives.

The Stress Free Work Week – a website devoted to helping people deal with and manage their work related stress – launched this week at www.stressfreeworkweek.com.

After over five years of preparation, LSU Health Shreveport has fully coverted to electronic health records. Shreveport is the first of LSU Health's ten hospitals and 500 clinics around the state to be part of the new electronic system.

Georgia Medical staff observes and documents significant improvement of premature babies with use of “The Zaky” neonatal product

Nurtured by Design selects Shreveport based public relations firm for media management and public relations services

Author, Sisters Network Shreveport President and national breast cancer advocate Crystal Brown-Tatum selected one of eight women as a 2011 Pink Power Mom by Bright Starts Corporation and will donate the $10,000 award to Sisters Network, Inc.

The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) has renewed certification of the North Oaks Medical Center Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.

North Oaks dietetic interns will prepare gluten-free food choices at a complimentary cooking demonstration from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, at Alack Culinary Equipment and Supplies, 17420 Hwy. 190 in Hammond. Registration is required.

Sports Medicine Specialist Judson L. Penton, MD, has joined North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center in Livingston and Ponchatoula. He is accepting new patients.

Traumatologist Brian J. Ladner, MD, has joined North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center in Livingston and Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

North Oaks Health System and the American Cancer Society will host a free dinner presentation of Look Good…Feel Better for women in cancer treatment on Monday, Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at 1900 S. Morrison Blvd. in Hammond, Louisiana.

Covington, Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan, NP-C, CDE, MN, ABAAHP, appeared in the September edition of Woman's World Magazine as a diabetes and nutrition expert as part of an expert panel for an article about weight gain & weight loss.

New Project to Offer Complimentary Breast Cancer Screening Services in Tangipahoa, Livingston and St. Helena Parishes for Uninsured and Underinsured Women

Patients have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage

Sisters Network Shreveport Chapter Founder and 4 year advanced stage breast cancer survivor Crystal Brown-Tatum shares her cancer journey in Ebony Magazine

If you are ready to live a life you love in a body that won't hold you back, this information is for you!

Public invited to honor those who have lost their battle to breast cancer by donating new or gently used high-heels to help disadvantaged women get back on their feet

Shreveport Chapter of Sisters Network Inc. will take to downtown Shreveport in high-heels to raise community awareness and monies for local breast cancer patients

In recongition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, the Partners in Wellness Program will offer free prostate cancer screenings.

Cellulite-cures.net has launched and is dedicated to providing reliable information for women who want methods that work.

Funny Bones Improv and Bel Brands, known for the Laughing Cow Cheese wedges and Mini Babybel, have partnered for a second year to bring laughter to children in hospitals.

Narconon Riverbend kicks off National Recovery Month honoring long term recovery graduates with their highly effective alcohol and drug rehab program that has more than 75% of their graduates staying clean and leading productive lives.

Physical Therapy Post-Graduate Residency Program in Wound Management at LSU Health Shreveport is the first to be credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Assocation.

Rear-End 18-Wheeler Crash with Neck Injuries Settle for $400,000

Patients have immediate access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage mobile healthcare app

A drug counselor at one of the most successful drug rehabilitation programs in the nation sounded off recently about what it takes to help an addict make a full recovery from substance dependence.

Quad Canes are now in stock at Egan Medical, a online retail provider of high-quality home medical equipment and medical supplies. Egan Medical's quad canes are made of sturdy aluminum, are lightweight and come with a limited lifetime warranty.

Mobile users can pre-register for their appointment and access symptom, disease and physician information in the palm of their hands with iTriage

Pamela Egan of the Egan Wellness Clinic is pleased to announce the launch of her latest company, the Egan Anti-Aging and Skin Care Spa in Covington. The spa will offer Designer Facials, Microdermabrasion, LED Light Therapy, Chemical Peels and more.

A new study by researchers at the New Jersey Dental School in Newark has shown that Vitamin D may help prevent gingivitis and tooth loss, providing one more reason to take Vitamin D3 supplements like those offered by Egan Wellness Clinic's new line.

Egan Medical Equipment and Supply will be partnering with Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan of the Egan Wellness and Anti-Aging Clinic to launch a new line of vitamins, dietary and nutritional supplements to be offered on the Egan Medical website.

Signs now required by law in Louisiana abortion clinics feature a mobile phone URL for women to review images of the unborn child and resources for abortion alternatives.

Roughly eight or nine years ago, Covington, Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan wrote an article about a particular form of vitamin D known as D3. This article inadvertently led to a very successful career on the web for her son Peter.

Pure Green Systems is the only company in Louisiana that specializes in Bed Bugs. Pure Green Systems has been featured on TV and Radio for the extraordinary process they use.

18 Wheeler Rear-End; Non-Surgical Disc; $350,000.00 Settlement

Neck and Back Inuries: Invalid UM Form: $830,000.00 Settlement

Team Productions along with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission present "Healthy On" by Alania at Sarah T. Reed High School on June 27, 2011 at 1:30PM.

Two drug charges leveled by Kansas officials against heavyweight boxer Tommy Morrison have been dropped. The reason for this has nothing to do with the actual case, but rather because the state trooper who made the arrest has passed away.

Louisiana's Premier Bed Bug Detectors attend The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Canine Conference in Philadelphia this June