Blog Posts in September, 2023

  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Ansert, Foot & Ankle Specialist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Elizabeth Ansert, Foot and Ankle Specialist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Ansert is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Foot & Ankle Center located at 290 Bowie Road, Thibodaux, LA, (985) 493-4990. Dr. Ansert received an undergraduate degree in Biology, Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana ...

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  • Discover the Secret to Healthy Aging

    By: Katie Richard, MA, BSN, RN, Director of Sports & Wellness No matter what age, it's never too early to adopt positive lifestyle habits that help you age gracefully and healthier. For that reason, September is celebrated nationwide as Healthy Aging Month to encourage people—particularly those 45 and older—to follow healthy food, exercise, weight management and sleep habits. ...

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  • Suicide Prevention Month-Let's Talk About Life!

    By Lisa Matherne, LCSW-BACS September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to shine a light on an important topic that affects many people. During this month, we focus on spreading awareness about suicide, supporting mental health, and being there for anyone who might be going through a tough time. Why September? In September 2003, Congress established Suicide Prevention Month to encourage people ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Health System Welcomes Dr. Hadi Elias, Interventional Cardiologist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Hadi Elias, Interventional Cardiologist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Elias is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Cardiology Clinic located at 602 North Acadia Road, Suite 101, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4993. Dr. Elias earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, and a ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Matthew Taylor, Family Medicine, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Matthew Taylor, Family Medicine, to the active medical staff. Dr. Taylor is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Multi-Specialty Clinic located at 4560 Hwy. 1, Suite 3, Raceland, LA (985) 251-4250. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in Crowley, LA. He served in the Marine Corps after high school and then went ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Health System Earns Primary Stroke Center Designation

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that it has earned Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. Thibodaux Regional is the first, and only, hospital in Region 3 (Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes) to achieve this designation, meeting the highest standards for treatment of stroke ...

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  • Easy, Healthy Snacks to Satisfy Kids and Parents

    By Rebecca Roussell, RDN, LDN, CDCES — Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Wellness Education Center How many times have you served your children snacks, only for them to immediately complain about still being hungry? Kids love to eat snacks, often eating one or more each day. Many people associate snacks with prepackaged "junk food", which ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Health System Achieves Birth Ready Designation

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce that it has achieved Birth Ready Designation for 2023. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) recognized Thibodaux Regional for committing to practices of implementing quality improvement to improve birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana. To achieve designation, Thibodaux Regional ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Rehabilitation Center Earns CARF Re-accreditation

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that its Rehabilitation Center has been re-accredited by CARF International for a period of three years for its Inpatient Rehabilitation services. This latest accreditation is the 11th consecutive three-year accreditation that the international accrediting body has awarded to the Center. Additionally, Thibodaux Regional Rehabilitation ...

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  • Caring for Our Skin Is a Lifetime Ritual

    By: Laura Gros, RN, CBCN Patient Care Coordinator, Thibodaux Regional Cancer Institute Skin is the body's largest organ. It protects our bodies from germs and regulates body temperature. Protecting our skin requires a lifelong ritual of daily selfcare. Recognizing July as UV Month reminds us to shield the skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in ...

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  • Brain Health, Dementia and Alzheimer's: What You Need to Know

    By: Ebony McKinnies, MD, Neurologist We grow, we learn, we age, we forget. Or do we? New research shows that our brains actually change over our lifetimes, adapting and meeting the challenges at each stage. Of all life's milestones, none may be more pronounced than those associated with brain development. From birth to two years old, babies are like sponges, soaking up language and knowledge ...

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  • Know the Facts about Stroke

    By: Tashfin Huq, MD, Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Neurologist May is National Stroke Awareness Month. It is important to know the facts about Stroke. While Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., it is also the principal cause of disability in adults. The disability resulting from Stroke can be reduced by lowering response time, knowing warning signs and changing ...

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  • Spring Is Season for Renewal

    By: Katie Richard, MA, BSN, RN, Director of Sports & Wellness Each day you create yourself anew through choices. Along with the beauty of nature in full bloom and a calendar of festivals, springtime in south Louisiana presents unending choices to enjoy. It's also a perfect time for renewing healthy eating, fitness and other lifestyle choices. Live a longer, healthier life by choosing to: ...

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  • Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer Begins with Screenings

    By: Laura Gros, RN, CBCN, Patient Care Coordinator Despite the availability of various screenings and positive outcomes for early detection, colorectal cancer remains the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Louisiana has one of the highest incidence and mortality rates in the country. Cancer that starts as a growth or polyp in the colon is called colon cancer. When it begins ...

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  • How to Enjoy Mardi Gras as a Diabetic

    Mardi Gras is known as a time of indulgence, but for those suffering from diabetes, Carnival season can be challenging. With plenty of king cakes to sample, it can be hard to stay on track and keep blood sugars under control. Following these simple tips to enjoy Mardi Gras without sacrificing your health! Stick to your regular eating pattern. It’s tempting to skip meals, such as breakfast or ...

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  • Tips for a Healthy Heart

    Many people think of Heart Disease as one diagnosis, but it actually describes a range of conditions which affect the heart. Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and obesity. The foods we put into our bodies can play a role in the development and prevention of heart disease. Lowering blood pressure, keeping cholesterol levels under ...

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  • Making and Keeping Exercise Resolutions Past January

    By: Chrisy Myhand, RN, BSN, Director of Fitness Center The most common New Year's resolutions are exercise more and lose weight. The most commonly broken New Year's resolutions are the same exercising more and losing weight. How do you keep those resolutions past January 31, 2023? One way is to not make resolutions. Try self-motivating affirmations instead—I am strong. I am ...

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