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  • You Are What You Eat: Healthy Food Choices Build Healthy Bodies

    March is National Nutrition Month! In recognition, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) provides tools and guidelines to help you make healthy food choices. These guidelines focus on two primary recommendations for staying healthy—read labels and use the MyPlate guide to plan meals. Read labels. Start your health journey by reading nutrition labels on packaged foods and drinks. These ...

  • Love Your Heart and It Will Love You Back

    By: Katie Richard, MA, BSN, RN, Director of Sports & Wellness Keeping our hearts healthy starts with us. Showing our hearts some love with healthy lifestyles typically keeps our bodies operating at optimal levels. However, the health outlook for this organ seems to be spiraling downward. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites cardiovascular diseasae as the leading cause of ...

  • Exercise Is Good for Everyone

    By: Chrisy Myhand, RN, BSN, Director of Fitness Center Lose weight. Exercise more. Sound familiar? That's probably because those are the most popular New Year's resolutions. Despite good intentions, the same two are also the most commonly broken. Without increased physical activity the average person typically has difficulty losing weight. When you exercise, you burn calories. The more ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Trevor Johnson, Pain Management Specialist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Trevor Johnson, Pain Management Specialist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Johnson is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pain Clinic located at 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 2400, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4080. Dr. Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He ...

  • Facts About Lung Cancer

    By: Laura Gros, RN, CBCN, Patient Care Coordinator, Thibodaux Regional Cancer Institute November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. While smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, anyone can get the disease. Exposure to environmental toxins, lifestyle factors, family history and age also present risks. It is important to know your risks and what you can do to keep your lungs healthy. Fact: Smoking ...

  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Caroline Carroll, Pain Management Specialist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Caroline Carroll, Interventional Pain Management Specialist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Carroll is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pain Clinic located at 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 2400, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4080. Dr. Carroll received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from ...

  • 5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Breast Cancer

    By: Laura Gros, RN, CBCN Patient Care Coordinator, Thibodaux Regional Cancer Institute While summer's Barbie hit movie prompted a profusion of color-coordinated pink, the hue takes on a different meaning in October with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual observance reminds us that the disease remains second only to skin cancer as the most common cancer in American women. Considering ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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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