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September is National Cholesterol Education Month

Posted By Toni Martinez

September 15, 2022

By: Claire Chiasson, LDN, RDN, Thibodaux Regional Health System What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that our bodies need to make certain hormones and vitamins; however, too much cholesterol in our bodies can cause health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Our liver typically makes cholesterol in the right amount we need. But one’s diet also provides dietary ...

CareChex® Ranks Thibodaux Regional Health System #1 Hospital in Louisiana for Cardiac Care

Posted By Toni Martinez

September 15, 2022

Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the number one hospital in Louisiana for Medical Excellence in Cardiac Care. Thibodaux Regional received the 2022 quality ranking from CareChex® Awards by Quantros. This ranking is based on a comprehensive quality scoring system that compares inpatient quality performance across U.S. hospitals. Since 2009, ...

Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Martin Duplantier, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, to the Medical Staff

Posted By Toni Martinez

September 12, 2022

Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Martin J. Duplantier, DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, to the active medical staff. Dr. Duplantier has joined Oral Facial Surgery Center, Drs. Christopher Saal and David Baughman. Dr. Martin J. Duplantier is board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He earned his undergraduate degree at The Citadel Military ...

Thibodaux Regional Health System and Nicholls State University Expand Partnership to Provide Student-Athletes with State-of-the-Art Sports Facilities

Posted By Toni Martinez

September 8, 2022

For more than 30 years, Thibodaux Regional Health System and Nicholls State University have worked together to provide the best possible support for student-athletes. Thibodaux Regional has invested in high quality sports medicine and athletic training services and has launched integrated sports and wellness services such as strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and injury prevention. ...

Blue for Boys Takes on New Meaning in September. Men: Screen for Prostate Health This Month

Posted By Toni Martinez

September 1, 2022

Identified by blue ribbons, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month focuses attention on the disease this month and ways for men to safeguard their health. According to the American Cancer Society, aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, affecting as many as one in every nine men. The disease begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. ...