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Avoid the burn – Burn safety during the holidays

December 4, 2020

The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year for burn centers. Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season.

Flu, cold and COVID-19 – staying healthy in the...

October 30, 2020

The 2020-2021 flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic are about to collide. Take these steps to help protect yourself and your loved ones, learn...

Scheduled procedures and surgeries during COVID...

October 19, 2020

If you have a surgery scheduled during COVID–19, here is some information on the current safeguards in place, and what to expect before...

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Habits that increase your risk of chronic disease...

September 29, 2020

COVID-19 restrictions have lead many people to develop unhealthy habits that can increase their risk of chronic disease and cancer. Learn about...

COVID-19 testing basics

September 2, 2020

If you’re struggling to parse through all of the information about the different COVID-19 tests, you’re not alone.

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Back to school safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

August 6, 2020

As your child returns to school during the coronavirus pandemic, here are some pediatrician-approved tips to help keep your youngster healthy...

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Drownings and CPR in a COVID-19 environment

July 20, 2020

Drowning is a common cause of preventable death – especially in the summer when more people are enjoying time in the water. Learn the common ...

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Sunburn, sunstroke and when to go to the ER

July 17, 2020

Sunburns are painful and increase cancer risk, but can they also be life threatening? Find out from Tulane Health System.

tags: emergency room , er , heat stroke

Don’t delay your cancer screening

July 9, 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, sticking to your cancer screening schedule is still essential – especially if you are high risk for certain...

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Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

May 26, 2020

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , pediatrics

Obesity a risk factor for developing most severe...

May 22, 2020

As businesses and churches begin to gradually reopen during the COVID–19 pandemic, leaders urge those who are at risk for developing severe...

tags: bariatric surgery , covid-19-blog , weight-loss surgery

Managing chronic conditions during COVID-19

May 5, 2020

The population most at risk for hospitalization and complications from COVID-19 are people with underlying health conditions. Unfortunately, ...

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COVID-19 phobia? Don’t delay ER care

May 5, 2020

Because of the misconception that hospitals and emergency rooms might expose an individual to infection, many people with emergency conditions...

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Pregnancy and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

April 17, 2020

If you're an expectant mom, you probably have questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy. While it is true pregnant women tend to have...

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Pregnancy and coronavirus: Postpartum depression...

April 17, 2020

Understandably, many people are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress and sadness during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For...

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Pregnancy and coronavirus: Pregnancy and postpartum...

April 17, 2020

As more information is being revealed about coronavirus (COVID-19), expectant mothers, understandably, may have growing concerns about their ...

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