Blog Posts in December, 2019

  • Holiday Gift Guide

    By: Lilli Rozanski MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System

  • Thibodaux Regional Recognized by LOPA

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that it was among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for promoting enrollment in state organ donor registries in a national campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Thibodaux Regional was awarded Silver Recognition from the Louisiana Organ ...

  • Healthy Holiday Eating

    By: Lilli Rozanski MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System The holidays are around the corner and most of us are excited about spending time with family and friends, but endless options of food for the whole family can make it easy to overeat. Although this can be a busy time for most people with work parties, family gatherings, and Christmas shopping, we ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Lilli Rozanski, Achieves Highest Sports Nutrition Credential in the United States

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce that its Sports and Fitness Dietitian Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN, has achieved Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). CSSD is the premier professional sports nutrition credential in the United States. Rozanski is one of only a few in Louisiana to achieve this designation. The Commission on Dietetic ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Recognized By Healthgrades for Excellence in Providing an Outstanding Patient Experience

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that is has achieved the Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award ™ . This distinction recognizes Thibodaux Regional as being among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. Thibodaux Regional is ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Health System Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Cancer Institute

    More than 25 years ago Thibodaux Regional Health System made a strong commitment to provide the best cancer care possible to the people of the Bayou Region. That commitment continues today as Thibodaux Regional breaks ground on a new four story, 80,000 square foot cancer care facility. Hospital staff, physicians, cancer survivors, patients, local and state elected officials, business leaders and ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Venkata Devabhaktuni, Psychiatrist

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Venkata Devabhaktuni, Psychiatrist, to the active medical staff. His office is located at Thibodaux Medical Clinic, 931 N. Canal Boulevard, Thibodaux, (985) 446-6381. Dr. Devabhaktuni received his medical degree from Guntur Medical College in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. He completed a Psychiatry Residency Program at the ...

  • Health Benefits of Pumpkin

    By: Lilli Rozanski MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center First, just a reminder that pumpkin is a type of produce, not just a scent in your favorite fall candle or flavoring in your pumpkin spice latte. Pumpkin has a ton of health benefits to add nutrition to your diet and boost the taste of pretty much anything. It complements both sweet and savory foods ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Omer Khokhar, Hematologist-Medical Oncologist

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Omer Khokhar, Hematologist-Medical Oncologist, to the active medical staff. He has joined Thibodaux Regional Oncology Clinic located in Thibodaux Regional’s Cancer Center, (985) 493-4346. Dr. Khokhar received his medical degree from Lahore Medical and Dental College in Pakistan. He completed an Internal Medicine ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Scott Hebert, Hematologist-Medical Oncologist

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Hebert, MD, Hematology and Medical Oncology, to the active medical staff. He has joined Thibodaux Regional Oncology Clinic located in Thibodaux Regional’s Cancer Center. A native of Houma, Dr. Hebert received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed an ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Brandi Duet, OB/GYN

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Brandi B. Duet, Obstetrics and Gynecology, to the active medical staff. She has joined Thibodaux Regional Women’s Clinic located at 604 N. Acadia Rd. Suite 500, Thibodaux, (985) 448-1216. A native of Thibodaux, Dr. Duet received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Ross Thibodaux, Rheumatologist

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ross Thibodaux, Rheumatology, to the active medical staff. He has joined Thibodaux Regional Rheumatology Clinic located at 726 N. Acadia Rd. Suite 3400 in Thibodaux, (985) 449-4656. A native of Thibodaux, Dr. Thibodaux earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed ...

  • Intermittent Fasting

    By: Lilli Rozanski MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Intermittent fasting is one of the top trends in the wellness world right now. This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as proponents’ claim it helps with everything from weight loss to lowering the risk of chronic disease. There are several different ...

  • Sports Medicine Center Staff Played Key Role in Keeping Athletes Safe at Recent Summer Camps

    Everyone is excited for fall and football to arrive! We’re just weeks away from high school jamborees, the pageantry of college football and the Saints’ quest for another Lombardi Trophy. Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to have played a role in helping many of our athletes in South Louisiana and beyond prepare for this upcoming season. This summer, Thibodaux Regional’s ...

  • Severe Weather Preparedness

    As a leader in emergency preparedness, Thibodaux Regional Health System is closely monitoring the threat of severe weather in our region. The hospital has a strong record of providing continuous care before, during and after storms. Currently, there are no plans for any of Thibodaux Regional’s services to be affected. We will continue to work with local and state officials to maintain the ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center to Host MPA Ladies Football Clinic

    The Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional has been busy planning the details of this summer’s Manning Passing Academy (MPA) along with Nicholls State University and MPA personnel. MPA events begin next week with the Ladies’ Clinic on Wednesday, June 26. This year’s Academy is going to be better than ever: not only are some of the biggest names in college football from ...

  • Ribbon Cutting Held at Elementary Schools for New Playground Equipment

    Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held recently at Lockport Upper Elementary and South Larose Elementary for new playground equipment sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System. Valentine Chemicals, located in Lockport, partnered with Thibodaux Regional in sponsoring the equipment for these two schools. Thibodaux Regional has taken a leadership role in addressing childhood obesity. This playground ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Plays Key Role in Mass Casualty Drill

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is committed to the safety of its patients and the region. The hospital has worked to improve its emergency preparedness with detailed planning and continuous training through leading and participating in both internal and external disaster drills. Most recently, Thibodaux Regional participated in another regional full scale drill involving mass casualties on April ...

  • Disaster Drill Taking Place Today, April 16, 2019

    Thibodaux Regional Health System will be participating in a full scale mass casualty disaster drill today, April 16, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. The drill will involve multiple local and regional agencies as well as area hospitals in order to test preparedness and response capabilities in the Emergency Department and throughout the hospital. During these designated hours you may see an ...

  • Archie's Message about Heart Health

    We have likely all lost someone we love to heart disease. Personally, my family lost Olivia’s mom to a heart attack way too soon. This month is American Heart Month, and I hope we all will use it as a catalyst to learn how to make healthier choices and prevent premature deaths. Heart disease can affect anyone at any age. A perfect example of that is the story of my colleague here at ...

  • Chocolate and Heart Health

    By: Lilli Rozanski MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center It’s no coincidence that Valentine’s Day falls in the month that focuses on heart health. When you think of Valentine’s Day, for most people, the first thing that pops into their mind is chocolate. According to a growing amount of research, chocolate can help lead to better heart ...

  • Archie's Message About Fitness in the New Year

    Happy 2019 everyone! Here’s to hoping that you and yours had a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to an even better 2019. If you’re the type of person who makes resolutions when the calendar turns over, chances are improved fitness is on the list somewhere. For the past 13 years, the American College of Sports Medicine surveys thousands of fitness professionals at the end ...

  • Mindful Eating

    By: Lilli Rozanski MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center As we start the New Year, many resolutions involve changing current eating habits. Changing these habits and your relationship with food is not easy, but implementing a mindful eating style has tangible benefits, including a healthier relationship with food and less overeating. Mindless eating is when ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Recognized by LOPA

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that it was among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for promoting enrollment in state organ donor registries in a national campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Thibodaux Regional was awarded Bronze Recognition from the Louisiana Organ ...

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