5.14.2012
Driver Assessments, WWL-TV
Touro Occupational Therapist and Driving Specialist Judy Otto discusses factors that determine when individuals should stop driving.
4.30.2012
Louisiana's Bicentennial Babies, WVUE
Louisiana commemorated its bicentennial by celebrating babies born on April 30, 2012.
4.24.2012
Smart Festival Food Choices, WLAE
Touro Dietician, Julie Sauviac, makes her recommendations for better food choices during this festival season.
4.7.2012
Foods that Help with Allergy Symptoms, FOX-8
Dr. Meredith Maxwell, Touro Family Medicine, shows us foods that can help reduce allergy symptoms.
4.7.2012
We Need to Talk Series: Conversations with Aging Drivers, WDSU
Touro's Lillian O'Cain, Certified Aging Specialist, discusses ways to talk with elderly relatives about issues they may begin having with driving.
3.30.2012
PRESS RELEASE: Touro Cancer Program Receives Commission On Cancer Accreditation & 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award
Touro Infirmary’s Cancer Program has received the 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award and a three-year Accreditation with Commendation by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS). Touro is the only New Orleans area hospital to receive the 2011 OAA Award.
>> CLICK HERE to read more.
3.27.2012
Birthing Options for Expecting Parents, WLAE
Jamie Myers, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator, explains the many services and classes offered by Touro's Family Birthing Center.
3.25.2012
Twinkle, Twinkle, WDSU
Touro Family Birthing Center moms hold benefit for hospital.
3.12.2012
PRESS RELEASE: CityBusiness Recognizes Touro Staff with Healthcare Hero Awards
Ellen Zakris, M.D., Director of Radiation Oncology, and Daniel Rupley, M.D., Radiologist were recognized by CityBusiness Newspaper as a member of the 2012 Class of Health Care Heroes. In its sixth year, the Healthcare Heroes recognizes 50 top individuals in Louisiana’s health care industry that succeed in their professional and community activities. The honorees were announced Friday, March 9 and will be recognized at a May 10 luncheon at the downtown Ritz-Carlton Hotel, and will be profiled in a special publication accompanying the May 18 edition of CityBusiness.
Contact: Christine Albert, AVP, Marketing
Phone: (504) 897-8263
Fax: (504) 897-8106
Email: christine.albert@touro.com
2.29.2012
PRESS RELEASE: Touro Infirmary oncologist Dr. Salvador Caputto received the Murrel H. Kaplan Compassionate Physician Award, Thursday, February 23, 2012. The Kaplan Award is an annual honor recognizing an active Touro Infirmary medical staff member for values important to Dr. Kaplan during his 50-year practice: compassion, empathy, respect for the patient as a whole person, and genuine care for the patient’s welfare.
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2.29.2012
Leap Day Baby, WWL-TV & WGNO
Touro Family Birthing Center patient delivers second child born on Leap Day.
2.17.2012
Bennie and his Beading, WWL-TV
Touro Occupational Therapy patient Bennie Ratcliff works on a Mardi Gras Indian suit as his therapy.
2.14.2012
CarFit for Seniors, WLAE
Touro Occupational Therapists on driving safety for older drivers.
2.29.2012
PRESS RELEASE: Touro Infirmary’s Imaging Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed topography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
>> CLICK HERE to read more.
1.17.2012
Cold and Flu Season, FOX 8
Touro Family Physician Dr. Meredith Maxwell gives tips for fighting cold and flu symptoms.
12.23.11
Managing Holiday Stress, FOX 8
Touro Internist Dr. Erica Jackson discusses causes of stress and its health effects, as well as ways to manage the stress.
12.15.11
Surviving Breast Cancer While Pregnant, WWL-TV
A Touro oncology patient discusses her experience and Touro Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Elly Zakris, gives her medical viewpoint on the case.
11.21.11
Eating Healthy New Orleans-Style, WWL-TV
Touro Dietician, Julie Sauviac, discusses ways to monitor sugar intake during the holiday season and throughout the year.
11.11.11
Eating Healthy New Orleans-Style, WDSU
Touro's Family Birthing Center was featured on November 11, 2011, with the babies born on this day.
11.7.11
Eating Healthy New Orleans-Style, WWL-TV
Touro Registration Dietician Charlotte Lemoine discusses the surprising facts about the amount salt found in prepared foods.
10.21.11
31 Days of Pink & Sucre, WGNO
Internist Dr. Erica Jackson talks about Touro's 31 Days of Pink campaign designed to raise breast cancer awareness and promote breast health by partnering with local businesses like Sucre.
10.18.11
The Latest in Knee Replacement Surgery, WWL-TV
Touro Orthopaedist Dr. Kevin Watson discusses how he uses the latest technology in total knee replacements which means less time in the OR and a faster recovery for the patient.
10.10.11
Therapeutic Wellness, FOX 8
Tamarin Hennebury, Touro Occupational Therapist, explains the benefits cancer patients receive from activities such as breathing excercises and restorative yoga techniques.
10.3.11
Breast Cancer Awareness, FOX 8
Touro's Dr. Erica Brown-Jackson discusses race and risk as it relates to breast cancer rates.
9.30.11
31 Days of Pink, WGNO
On September 30th, Touro launched their campaign for 31 days of breast cancer awareness, during the entire month of October.
31daysofpink.com aims to educate the community about the deadly disease.
7.1.11
Touro Receives National Award for Exceeding Patient Expectiations in 2010, Touro News
New Orleans – Touro Infirmary was recognized as a national award winner in healthcare service quality for
Exceeding Patient Expectations by Avatar International Inc., the leader in measuring customer expectations in healthcare. The Exceeding Patient Expectations Award is based on the three critical survey items gauging patient expectation about quality of care, reliability and customization before the visit.
7.1.11
Sun Safety, Fox 8 News
Dr. Sarah Jackson, Touro Dermatologist, explains various sunscreen protections.
6.27.11
Hurricane Prep for Expectant Mothers, WWL-TV
Touro OB/GYN Dr. Jennifer Mills discusses hurricane preparedness for expectant mothers.
5.24.11
Touro and Touro At Home Receive Louisiana Capstone Quality Awards, Touro News
Touro Infirmary has received the 2010 Louisiana Hospital Capstone Quality Award, presented by eQHealth Solutions, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana. The organization also awarded Touro at Home with a 2010 Louisiana Home Health Capstone Quality Award.
5.20.11
Men and Plastic Surgery, Fox 8 News
Dr. Ali Sadeghi, Touro Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, discusses cosmetic procedures for men.
5.17.11
Rockey's Recovery, Fox 8 News
Dr. Gary Glynn, of Touro Rehabilitation Center discusses Rockey Vaccarella's neuro rehab since being diagnosed with encephilitis.
3.24.11
Preventing Elderly Disorders, Fox 8 News
Touro Occupational Therapist, Lillian O'Cain, discusses medical conditions and home hazards that contribute to falls.
3.15.11
Quiet Heroes, WWL-TV
Touro's Margaret Guillbeau and Kerry Sylve are among WWL-TVs Quiet Heroes with BISCIS the Baseball League.
3.14.11
Spring Allergies, Fox 8 News
Touro Allergist, Dr. Jamie R. Lurie, discusses the increase of pollen during Spring and measures to avoid exposure.
2.11.11
Marathon Safety, Fox 8 News
Touro Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Lance Estrada, talks about race preparation as runners get ready for the Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon.
2.4.11
Sleep Disorders, Fox 8 News
Touro Internist, Dr. Erica Jackson, talks about insomnia and tips for getting a good night's sleep.
1.28.11
Birth Control Side Effects, Fox 8 News
Touro OB/GYN, Dr. Jennifer Mills, is featured in SELF magazine's article discussing the pros and cons of the birth control pill.
1.28.11 Cervical Cancer, Fox 8 News
Touro Gynecological Oncologist, Dr. Joan Cheng, discusses cervical cancer, HPV vaccinations and early detection.
1.4.11
Healthy Snacks, Fox 8 News
Touro Diabetes Center Educator, Pam Butler, was interviewed about ways to keep New Years resolutions to lose weight by burning calories faster and choosing “perfect snacks” that are healthy, tastes good, filling, portable and that you wouldn't easily tire of.
CCPI Family Practice Physician, Dr. Meredith Maxwell, discussed how the flu/other illness spread at the gym and offered useful tips to help people stay keep their resolutions and stay healthy.
Touro Registered Dietician Julie Sauviac, MS, RD, LDN, shares easy ways to lighten-up some of your favorite recipes.
Touro OB/GYN Paul duTreil discusses the recent growth in local births as a result of the Saints' winning season and general improved community outlook.
National television program Inside Edition visited Touro's Family Birthing Center and Touro OB/GYN Paul duTreil to discuss the surge in local births that followed the New Orleans' Saints Superbowl-winning season.
Tulane University’s service learning program was recognized as one of the top 25 in the country. A neuroscience student who worked on Touro's in-patient rehabilitation units during the Summer of 2010 was featured in the story.
Touro Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer explains a less painful hip replacement surgery that also decreases recovery time.
Phil Frazier, Rebirth Brass Band leader and sousaphonist, is profiled on his recovery from Katrina and his stroke rehab at the Touro Rehabilitation Center.
Touro Occupational Therapist Bryce Teale discusses ways to prevent injuries associated with wearing backpacks.
Sarah Reynolds, RN, writes about Buddy Rini who entered the Touro Rehabilation Center's Brain Injury Unit, recovered, and now volunteers as a ray of hope to others.
4.01.10
Touro offers Free H1N1 Vaccinations with drive-thru service.
1.23.10
Touro offers Free H1N1 Vaccinations with drive-thru service.
1.22.10
Dr. Deidre Hooper, Touro Dermatologist, offers tips for keeping skin healthy during the dry, winter months.
1.15.10
Dr. Jeffrey Coco, Touro Infectious Disease Specialist, discusses the continued risk of H1N1 and resources for obtaining the vaccination.
1.11.10
Ali Sadeghi, Touro Plastic Surgeon, discusses the many options for aesthetic facial enhancements.