Blog Posts in September, 2025

  • Prostate Cancer: Understand Risks, Warning Signs and Screenings

    Prostate cancer can be asymptomatic in early stages. Even though it is the most common cancer in men over 50, two-thirds of men in that age group are not getting screened. And, despite the annual campaign for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 68% of men cannot identify a single symptom. An estimated 1-in-8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. However, the rate in Louisiana ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Dedric Clarke, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Dedric Clarke, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Clarke is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Cardiology Clinic located at 602 North Acadia Road, Suite 101, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4993. A native of Vacherie, Dr. Clarke attended Nicholls State University and earned his degree in ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Jacob Veith, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jacob Veith, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, to the active medical staff. Dr. Veith is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic located 608 North Acadia Road, Third Floor-B, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4490. Dr. Veith earned his medical degree from Louisiana State ...

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

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Alex Thibodeaux, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist (Physiatrist) , to the active medical staff. Dr. Thibodeaux is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic located at 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 1700, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4980. A native of Thibodaux, Dr. ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Meagan Smith, Pediatrician, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Meagan Smith, Pediatrician, to the active medical staff. Dr. Smith is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pediatric Clinic located 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 100, Thibodaux, (985) 447-9045. Dr. Smith earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. She ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Dallas Domangue, Anesthesiologist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Dallas Domangue, Anesthesiologist, to the active medical staff. A native of Houma, Dr. Domangue earned his undergraduate degree from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, and received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed his Residency in Anesthesiology at ...

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  • The Cholesterol Battle: What's High, What's Low, What's Normal

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some 86 million people have cholesterol levels exceeding 200 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). As there are few symptoms, most people are unaware of high levels. Cholesterol and its role The liver produces cholesterol, which the body needs to make hormones and digest fatty foods. Low-density (LDL) and high-density (HDL) ...

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  • Vital Facts to Save the Brain from a Stroke

    There was a time when stroke resulted in debilitating loss of mobility, cognitive impairment or death. Over the past 15 years, breakthrough treatments and vital, life-saving facts help patients prevent and recover from stroke with minimal damage. Remember time is brain. A clot can immediately block a blood vessel that feeds brain tissue or a blood vessel may burst. When brain cells are starved of ...

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  • Put Your Feet Up and Show Them Some TLC

    One of the hardest working parts of your body is also one of the least appreciated. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American takes 4,000 to 5,000 steps per day. That's a lot of wear and tear on the feet. Adding foot care to your health regimen can keep them tuned up and ready to move. Here are recommendations for maintaining good foot and ankle health: Supportive footwear Choose ...

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

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kyle Piner, Podiatrist/Foot and Ankle Surgeon, to the active medical staff. Dr. Piner is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Foot & Ankle Center located 290 Bowie Road, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4990. Dr. Piner received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Fitness Center Achieves Medical Fitness Association Facility Recertification

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce that its Fitness Center has achieved Facility Recertification by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This recertification represents a significant continuing commitment by Thibodaux Regional to offer the highest standards of ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Sharis Steib, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist/Pain Management Specialist to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Sharis Steib, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist (Physiatrist)/Pain Management Specialist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Steib is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic located at 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 1700, Thibodaux, (985) 493.4980 and ...

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  • Dos and Don'ts for a Healthier Heart

    Despite the research, warnings and innovations geared toward keeping our hearts healthy, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the US. Heart attacks strike someone in this country about every 43 seconds. Last year the Food & Drug Administrationcited the biggest two-year decline in life expectancy in a century. Alarmingly, Louisiana has one of the lowest life expectancies ...

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