There are medical emergencies where your entire life can change within just a few minutes. One of those is stroke, which happens when an artery is blocked or ruptures, interrupting blood flow to the brain. The month of May is Stroke Awareness Month, ...

Our first confirmed COVID-19 case in New Orleans was on March 9, 2020, and since then, we have faced many challenges as a community. The opportunity to have a vaccine created months later has been a glimmer of hope for all of us. The COVID-19 vaccine ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a perfect time to learn more about this disease and when and why to get screened. Cancer of colon and rectum is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States for both men and women ...

As we have transitioned out of the carnival season and celebrating Mardi Gras differently this year, we have now moved into a season of reflection. 2020 was a challenging and tumultuous year for all of us and we continue to face challenges in 2021, ...