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.
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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.
12.29.09
Caroline Cerise, Touro Nutritionist, discusses dieting myths and healthier ways to lose weight.
12.25.09
Lillian O'Cain, Touro Aging In Place Specialist, discusses precautionary ways to accommodate seniors performing daily bathroom tasks.
12.18.09
Dr. Sherri Godby discusses ways to handle the added stress of the holiday season.
12.14.09
The annual Best Places to Work recognition highlights the best employers throughout the greater New Orleans area.
12.11.09
Dr. Sherri Godby discusses ways to handle the added stress of the holiday season.
Valerie Burton, Touro Diabetes Educator, discusses making wise food choices during the holiday season.
11.23.09
Lori Dean, RN, Touro Patient Care Navigator, discusses how her position helps patients and their families through the processes of care after a cancer diagnosis.
11.20.09
Touro earns the American Heart Association's designation as a Fit Friendly company.
11.14.09
Touro Rehabilitation Center celebrated their 25th anniversary at the Audubon Zoo.
11.13.09
Pam Butler, Touro's Diabetes Center Manager, discusses symptoms and risk factors.
11.10.09
Former Touro Rehabilitation Center patient named a WWL Quiet Hero as he returns each week to encourage others in their recovery.
11.10.09
Dr. Jennifer Mills, Touro OB/GYN, discusses the benefits and precautions for women who excercise during their pregnancy.
10.27.09
The local supply of the H1N1 vaccine and its distribution among healthcare providers are discussed.
10.19.09
Touro Physical Therapist Pegi Gaudet discusses how excercise can help patients after they've had breast cancer surgery.
10.16.09
Touro's Supportive Cancer Cancer Director, Dr. Robert Gardner, discusses stress associated with a diagnosis of breast cancer.
10.5.09
Touro Orthopaedist Dr. Kevin Watson discusses how running can actually be good for your knees.
9.30.09
Christine Dittman recognized for her work with Touro's Supportive Cancer Care Center.
9.22.09
Touro Occupational Therapist Tamarin Hennebury discusses injuries to the thumbs and wrists due to excessive mobile device usage.
9.15.09
Touro OB/GYN Dr. Paul du Treil discusses the symptoms associated with ovarian cancer.
8.26.09
WDSU's Corey Hebert Talks With Experts At Touro Infirmary.
7.27.09
CityBusiness features a profile of Touro President, Jim Montgomery.
7.27.09
Touro Infirmary is conducting its 2nd Annual Health Career Camp.
7.27.09
Touro program aims to get more people into medical jobs.
7.13.09
Children's Hospital and Touro Infirmary have finalized an agreement that creates a two-hospital system called the Louisiana Children's Medical Center.
3.12.09
Touro and Start on Success (SOS) work together on a job-training and internship program for high school students.
1.1.09
New Orleans' first baby of 2009 born at Touro.
12.15.08
Touro Infirmary was once again named among the best places to work in New Orleans during 2008.
12.8.08
Pam Butler discusses healthy ways of eating during the holidays and all year long.
12.5.08
Touro Cardiologist, Dr. Roberto Quintal, interviewed on WDSU’s “On Call” network discussing the benefits of internal defibrillators.
10.8.08
Touro Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Joan Cheng, interviewed on WDSU’s “On Call” network regarding ovarian cancer testing.
10.6.08
Touro Oncologist Dr. Elly Zakris, Touro Psychosocial Oncologist Dr. Robert Gardner and a Touro patient are all interviewed by two local news programs regarding the psychosocial treatment of breast cancer.
9.29.08
Touro vascular surgeon Dr. Hernan Bazan, orthopaedist Dr. J. Monroe Laborde, systems analyst Jason Duncan and patient relations manager Dora Prosper named 2007 Innovators of the Year.
9.9.08
Touro CEO Michael Sniffen was selected as one of New Orleans Magazines' 2008 "People to Watch".
9.5.08
WWL health reporter Meg Farris profiled the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning from generators. She interviewed several Touro employees and did a walk-through of the hyperbaric oxygen chamber used to drive carbon monoxide out of the patient's system.
9.1.08
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7.28.08
Touro among CityBusiness' Innovators of the Year, New Orleans CityBusiness
Touro Vascular Surgeon Dr. Hernan Bazan and Touro's patient comment system were recognized among individuals, companies and organizations that succeed by operating in new and exciting ways or creating unique products.
7.28.08
Golden Gamers, New Orleans CityBusiness
Physical therapists plug senior citizens into Nintendo Wii.
7.10.08
7.9.08
Touro named best hospital to have a baby, NOLA Baby Magazine
NOLA Baby Magazine published the results of their readers' survey of "best doctors" in the July/August edition recognizing Touro as the best "Hospital for Having a Baby" and three CCPI OB/GYNs, Drs. Perret, Waters and Bacchus, were recognized in the best obstetrician/gynecologist category.
7.2.08
Patients losing patience, New Orleans CityBusiness
Lack of nearby medical facilities a growing concern as eastern New Orleans’ population rebounds.
6.11.08
Stephen H. Kupperman, Touro Governing Board Chairman, discusses the crisis facing healthcare in New Orleans if the $157 million designated for area hospitals is cut from the emergency war supplemental bill.
6.11.08
Drs. LaBranche, Greeley and Nguyen reopened their offices to an eager community where healthcare is sparse.
3.17.08
The second-annual CityBusiness event, to be held May 22, honors New Orleans health care professionals in six categories: animal care, first responder, nurse, physician, professional and volunteer.
10.30.07
The fifth-annual CityBusiness event, to be held December 14, honors 50 local companies divided into large and small businesses.
10.14.07
Two of the city's largest private hospitals have announced plans to open imaging centers directly across the street from each other.
10.1.07
Cutting-edge techniques are being offered at a unique Touro facility.
9.16.07
As the local labor shortage further strains a struggling economy, employers, schools and government are aiming to produce a better-trained worker pool.
9.13.07
Touro's Dr. Chris Lege explains the health risks associated with eating raw oysters and offers guidelines for when it's best to avoid them.
9.11.07
Touro CEO Les Hirsch moved to New Orleans ten days before Katrina struck and helped to lead the hospital through the crisis. In an interview with New Orleans Living, he talks about the "next chapter" for Touro and for New Orleans.
9.3.07
New moms at Touro's Family Birthing Center give new meaning to 'labor' day.
8.30.07
Katie Couric Visits Touro, CBS Evening News anchor, Katie Couric, visited Touro’s Emergency Department on Wednesday, August 22nd and interviewed Dr. Kevin Jordan about the state of healthcare in New Orleans and access to emergency services.
8.29.07
Vice President Medical Director Dr. Kevin Jordan discusses the mental health care crisis in New Orleans.
8.26.07
The failure of federally funded, state-administered recovery programs to quickly take hold, and the city's struggle to define and fund plans for neighborhood redevelopment, have shaken confidence about New Orleans' short-term future.
8.14.07
Touro offers a preparation plan for pregnant women and families with small children who need to take extra precautions to ensure their safety during an hurricane.
8.9.07
Following the near breakdown of Touro Infirmary’s generator system immediately after Hurricane Katrina, generators have since been replaced and could keep the hospital operational for about six days straight in the event of a power failure. Much of the $2.9 million cost was covered by FEMA.
8.05.07
Officials from five metro-area hospitals -- East Jefferson, West Jefferson Medical Center, Ochsner Health System, Touro Infirmary and Tulane University Hospital -- testified before a House subcommittee this week about the post-Katrina health care crisis. They spoke with a unified voice about what must be done to avert it, from easing regulations to increasing funding.
8.04.07
Touro President and CEO Les Hirsch joined Mayor Nagin and a number of leaders from the New Orleans health care community in Washington D.C. last week to testify before Congress on the healthcare crisis in the area. Hirsch spoke with Lee Zurik about his trip to Washington and the healthcare crisis.
Les Hirsch, president and chief executive of Touro, said there are some days when the Uptown area could use additional inpatient beds -- but the demand for emergency services is unrelenting.
8.03.07
Ten months after it bought the heavily damaged hospital from a competitor, Ochsner Health System has begun a major renovation to transform the former Memorial Medical Center on Napoleon Avenue into a combination of medical offices, a traditional hospital, an imaging center and a housing complex for the elderly.
8.2.07
Lawmakers at a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on Wednesday examined the state of the New Orleans health care system since Hurricane Katrina.
8.1.07
Touro President and CEO Les Hirsch and other leaders from the New Orleans health care community head to Washington D.C. to testify before Congress on the healthcare crisis in the area.
A financial report presented to the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations shows that five local hospitals including Touro Infirmary made a combined profit of $12 million during the first five months of 2005, but together lost $60 million during the same period in 2007.
Many of the city's current healthcare problems, according to officials, can be traced back to the day Charity Hospital was closed because of Katrina damage.
More than 50 physicians on
Touro's medical staff were named in the magazine's second post-Katrina list of top physicians practicing in 37 specialty areas in the New Orleans area.
7.31.07
Five New Orleans hospitals that have carried much of the city's medical burden since Charity Hospital was closed by Hurricane Katrina are hemorrhaging money, officials are prepared to testify at a congressional hearing Wednesday.
7.26.07
Crescent City Physicians Inc. (CCPI) continues to restore health to the city by offering a free Community Health Fair to New Orleans East residents.
Touro CEO Les Hirsch and Vice President Medical Director Dr. Kevin Jordan discuss the unprecedented number of patients being treated in New Orleans area emergency rooms.
7.23.07
Touro cardiologist Dr. Roberto Quintal, past president of the Orleans Parish Medical Society, is one of few physicians to favor a plan to build a teaching hospital in downtown New Orleans.
7.19.07
Recent efforts to increase New Orleans' small but significant Jewish population highlight the paradoxes of the city's Jewish culture. As Catherine C. Kahn, a Jewish historian and Touro's Archivist, explains: "All Jews in New Orleans grow up a little Catholic -- my family never served meat on a Friday night."
7.17.07
Touro sponsors a free basketball camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 14.
7.12.07
Touro Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Lance Estrada discusses the new Gulf South Joint Replacement Center.
6.1.07
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5.8.07
Bouquets & Brickbats: Touro's partnership with the New Orleans Public Library to promote literacy wins a "Best of the Week" bouquet from the
Gambit Weekly.
5.1.07
Special Delivery: "Choosing the right hospital for the birth of your baby can make all the difference,"
New Orleans Living Magazine
4.26.07
The New Orleans Public Library teams up with Touro Infirmary to share a love for books with babies.
4.25.07
4.23.07
Touro encourages its employees to participate in the American Heart Association's Walk at Work day.
4.18.07
4.11.07
WDSU Channel 6 : Mobile Medical Units
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4.9.07
Why Stay?: Touro cardiologist Dr. Gene Kukuy tells
New Orleans City Business why he's committed to New Orleans.
4.2.07
Touro's Director of Maternal Child Health Services Alicia Prevost on the continuing Post-Katrina Baby Boom.
3.23.07
Leslie Hirsch, President and CEO of Touro Infirmary, has been named as one of the initial ambassadors of the Fleur de Lis program, in which local leaders make regular visits to other major cities to spread good news about New Orleans.
3.9.07
For more than a week, hospitals in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have run out of space to admit patients who are piling up in emergency rooms with respiratory ailments and other seasonal illnesses, exposing how fragile the region's health care infrastructure remains a year and a half after Hurricane Katrina.
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3.1.07
Kevin Jordan, chief of medical affairs for Touro Infirmary Hospital, says health care in New Orleans hasn't improved since Hurricane Katrina struck in late August 2005.
2.9.07
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