Blog Posts in October, 2021

  • Fall Screenings Can Lead to Early Detection and Successful Outcomes

    By: Laura Gros, RN, CBCN, Patient Care Coordinator, Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center As summer turns into fall men and women are reminded to turn their attention to getting annual screenings for cancers that can be highly treatable when detected early. For men, September is recognized as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, while the pink ribbons of October symbolize Breast Cancer Awareness ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Eric Swenson, Podiatrist/Foot and Ankle Surgeon, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Eric Swenson, Podiatrist/Foot and Ankle Surgeon, to the active medical staff. Dr. Swenson is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Podiatry Clinic located 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 1700, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4990. Dr. Swenson received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Trevor Boudreaux, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Trevor Boudreaux, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist (Physiatrist) , to the active medical staff. Dr. Boudreaux is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic located at 506 North Acadia Road, Thibodaux, (985) 493.4980. A native of Thibodaux, Dr. Boudreaux ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Akshit Sharma, Interventional Cardiologist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Akshit Sharma, Interventional Cardiologist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Sharma has joined the practice of Cardiovascular Institute of the South, 1320 Martin Luther King Drive, Thibodaux, (985) 446-2021. Dr. Sharma earned his doctor of medicine degree from Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Derek Neupert, Neurologist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Derek Neupert, Neurologist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Neupert is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Neurology Clinic located 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 2300, Thibodaux, (985) 493-3090. Dr. Neupert received his undergraduate degree from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. He earned his medical ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Aimee Moran, Family Medicine Practitioner, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Aimee L. Moran, Family Medicine Practitioner, to the active medical staff. Dr. Moran is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Family Medicine Clinic located 114 Hwy. 403, Paincourtville, LA, (985) 369-6070 and 3928 Hwy. 70 South, Pierre Part, LA, (985) 252-1111. Dr. Moran received her medical degree from ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Continues to Provide COVID-Related Services

    COVID-related services continue at Thibodaux Regional Health System with vaccinations, drive-thru tests, and antibody testing. Vaccine Administration: Every Thursday and Friday from 12:30–4:45 PM, we’re offering the Pfizer COVID vaccination (1 st, 2 nd or booster for immunocompromised individuals) at our Wellness Center. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can schedule an appointment by ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Health System Acquires Coastal Urgent Care Centers in Thibodaux and Houma

    Thibodaux Regional Health System and Coastal Urgent Care have finalized an agreement for Thibodaux Regional to acquire the company’s Urgent Care locations in Thibodaux and Houma. The two locations, which serve thousands of residents throughout the Bayou Region, will be formally rebranded as Thibodaux Regional Urgent Care. “Thibodaux Regional and Coastal Urgent Care have worked well ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Lindsay Lasseigne, Neurosurgeon, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Lindsay Lasseigne, Neurosurgeon, to the active medical staff. Dr. Lasseigne is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Brain and Spine Clinic located 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 2100, Thibodaux, (985) 447.2645. A native of Lockport, Dr. Lasseigne earned her undergraduate degree from Nicholls State University, ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Derek Haight, Interventional Pain Management Specialist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Derek Haight, Interventional Pain Management Specialist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Haight is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pain Clinic located 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 2400, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4080. Dr. Haight earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at the University of ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Christen McDaniel, Pediatrician, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Christen McDaniel, Pediatrician, to the active medical staff. Dr. McDaniel is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pediatric Clinic located 807 Ridgefield Road, Thibodaux, (985) 447-9045. Dr. McDaniel earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, and received her medical ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Implements COVID Testing Sites

    With the recent increase in COVID cases throughout Lafourche Parish and Region 3, Thibodaux Regional Health System has implemented the following measures to continue to best serve our community’s health needs and expand access for COVID testing. Drive-thru site for COVID testing located on the hospital’s campus at the Heart & Surgery Center entrance located on the side of the ...

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  • Beat the Heat and Stay Healthy!

    By: Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System Following important summer nutrition tips can help you navigate through the hot summer months and stay healthy, regardless of what your busy schedule holds. Social gatherings, family vacations, and other events can provide a lot of temptations. But, if you keep these summer nutrition tips in mind, ...

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  • Easy and Refreshing Dessert for Your Summer Celebrations!

    By: Lilli Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System Add this easy and refreshing dessert to your summer celebrations! With a burst of berry flavor, your kids will love these healthy, creamy popsicles. Creamy Yogurt Popsicles with Berries Yield: 10–15 popsicles Ingredients 6 ounces fresh strawberries or raspberries 6 ounces fresh blueberries or ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Earns ACR Accreditation

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that its Cancer Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in Radiation Oncology. Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center utilizes the most advanced radiation therapy technology available to ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional CEO Greg Stock Awarded Honorary Doctorate From Nicholls State University

    Thibodaux Regional Health System Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Greg Stock received an Honorary Doctor of Commerce from Nicholls State University during its May 15 commencement ceremony. Dr. Jay Clune, Nicholls State University President, recognized Stock for his leadership and growth of the health system and Stock’s dedication to the health and well-being of citizens of the Bayou Region. ...

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  • Men: Make Your Health a Priority

    June is recognized as Men's Health Month and focuses on ways men can lead healthier lives. Why devote an entire month to men's health? Typically men tend not to focus on their own health. But after more than a year of COVID-19, it's important for men to take charge and take care of themselves. Throughout the pandemic, men have suffered a higher rate of mortality from the virus. Yet, ...

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  • Get Into a Better Sleep Routine: Doze Off to a Better Night's Sleep

    After more than a year of tossing around fitfully, it's time to get some sleep. Worries over our health and finances, grieving those we've lost and loneliness continue to keep us awake. Sleep routines that worked in the past no longer lull us into slumber. It's time to try something new and get a better night's sleep. We're not alone during these sleepless nights. According to ...

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  • The Facts About Stroke

    By: Tashfin Huq, MD, Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Neurologist, Thibodaux Regional Health System Stroke is a treatable neurological emergency that is currently the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the #1 cause for disability in adults. On average, one person suffers from stroke every 40 seconds in this country. According to our latest studies, each year around 800,000 ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Furthers Commitment to Provide Families in Assumption and Surrounding Parishes With the Best Health Care

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce that construction has begun on its new state-of-the-art Physician Clinic and Wellness Center located on LA-70 Spur in Plattenville, Louisiana. The 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will provide a variety of health and wellness services including a Family Medicine Clinic anchored by three family practice physicians and rotating ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Health System and City of Thibodaux Conduct COVID Mass Vaccination

    Thibodaux Regional Health System and the City of Thibodaux partnered to conduct a drive-thru mass COVID vaccination at the Harang Auditorium on April 1. Thibodaux Regional nurses administered the one dose, Johnson & Johnson vaccine to more than 500 individuals. Individuals were asked to schedule an appointment, but hospital staff were also prepared to take drive ups and welcomed those who had ...

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  • The Mediterranean Diet - Delicious, Flavorful, Healthy

    By: Rebecca Roussell, RDN, LDN, CDCES, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Thibodaux Regional Health System Overwhelming evidence confirms that the Mediterranean Diet lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Named for the traditional eating and cooking patterns of people in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, the eating plan has been ...

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  • Kid-friendly, Healthy Snacks They'll Love-and Why It Matters

    By: Claire Chiasson, RDN, LDN, Registered/Licensed Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System A healthy, well balanced diet during childhood is not only important for proper growth and development, but it also helps prevent various health conditions. Encouraging children to fill their bodies with nutritious foods plays a role in the prevention of certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart ...

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  • The Do's and Don'ts of Sports Nutrition

    By Lillian D. Rozanski, MS, RDN, LDN, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System When it comes to sports nutrition, “when to eat” matters just as much as “what to eat.” Focusing on the timing of nutrients in meals and snacks is important for optimizing performance and recovery from training. Proper nutrient timing provides energy to fuel activity, ...

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  • The Basics about Multiple Sclerosis

    By: Jessica Baity, MD, Neurologist, Thibodaux Regional Health System Multiple Sclerosis is one of the many disorders diagnosed and treated by neurologists. It is a condition that has been researched extensively over the past few decades and we are more knowledgeable than ever in terms of diagnosis and treatment. What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder, meaning ...

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