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  • Thibodaux Regional and Compass Health Partner to Provide Behavioral Health Services to the Region

    The demand for behavioral health care is great and the need continues to rise. As the region’s health and wellness leader, Thibodaux Regional Health System announced today that it has partnered with Compass Health to address this significant need in our region. “Thibodaux Regional recognizes the great demand for behavioral health services and is committed to treating the whole ...

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  • Mid-year Check-in: Checkups, Tests and Screenings Not to Miss

    Midway through the year is a good time to check in and check up on your health. Talk with your doctor about what is appropriate for you based on age, medical history and health goals. Annual Physical Exam During annual physical exams, your doctor typically listens to the heart and lungs, and checks your weight, pulse rate and blood pressure, which should be less than 120 over 80. Have your blood ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional and Southern ENT Associates Partner to Provide Expanded Services That Are Unmatched in the Region

    Thibodaux Regional Health System and Southern ENT Associates announced today a new partnership focusing on a higher level of commitment to provide leading head and neck, allergy, and sleep care to the region. Through this relationship, Thibodaux Regional will be the only hospital in the region to provide 24/7 emergency department coverage for ENT (ear, nose and throat) and advanced related ...

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  • Understand and Reduce Your Risk of Stroke

    Understanding what a stroke is, warning signs, and how to reduce risks of having a stroke can save your life. Knowing symptoms, seeking early treatment, and mitigating risk can reduce lingering side effects of a stroke. What is a stroke? Stroke occurs in the brain when there is sudden bleeding or a clot blocks blood supply. Stroke is the 4 th leading cause of death in the U.S. Three types of ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Atkins, Pediatrician, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jennifer Atkins, Pediatrician, to the active medical staff. Dr. Atkins is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pediatric Clinic located 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 100, Thibodaux, (985) 447-9045. Originally from middle Georgia, Dr. Atkins received her medical degree from Howard University College of ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Jonathan Babin, General Surgeon, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jonathan Babin, General Surgeon, to the active medical staff. Dr. Babin is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Surgical Specialty Clinic located 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 207, Thibodaux, (985) 446-1763. A Raceland native, Dr. Babin received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Nicholls State ...

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  • Manage Your Blood Pressure for a Healthier Heart

    Manage Your Blood Pressure for a Healthier Heart The American Heart Association (AHA) offers Life's Essential 8™ for navigating care of your heart. The essentials include a section devoted to maintaining normal blood pressure, as nearly half of U.S. adults have hypertension. According to the AHA, a normal blood pressure reading should register below 120/80. High blood pressure is a risk ...

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  • Walk Into a Healthier New Year

    Who knew the age-old method of moving our bodies from one space to another would be the newest fitness trend? Walking is one of the most effective tools for weight loss. It's free; you can walk anywhere; and just need a good pair of walking shoes and willpower. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends 150 minutes of physical activity each week, 5 days a week for adults. ...

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  • Need Sleep? Overcoming Eyes Wide Open

    Do you often feel like you've gone 12 bruising rounds in a boxing ring overnight? The opponent preventing a good night's sleep may be your pillow, frequent trips to the bathroom, a bedmate's incessant snoring or brain chatter that won't quieten. Whatever the culprit, it's depriving you of the golden 7 to 9 hours of sleep your brain and body need to function properly. Here are ...

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  • Alzheimer's and Dementia: Watch for Signs and Symptoms

    Memory lapses sometimes accompany aging. Exhaustive searches for car keys or glasses may end with them being in your pocket and on top of your head. Forgetting the one item you needed from the grocery tries your patience. Maybe most concerning of all—you don't remember a person's name who you know well. Yet, you still remember the lyrics to "American Pie." You may brush ...

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