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    Mar 17, 2021
    Expert, high-tech knee replacement brings long awaited pain relief

    At the age of 77, Michael considered himself in reasonably good shape. He’s been active all his life and was a runner for a long time. That’s why he knew something was wrong when he started having problems with his right knee in 2019. “I had it X-rayed, and it didn’t seem to indicate that I was a candidate for a knee replacement yet,” Michael recalls. His physicians at the time recommended that he begin physical therapy to help with the discomfort. Michael completed about six sessions of therapy, but he ...

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    Feb 1, 2021
    Back in the groove | After successful heart surgery, this 610 Stomper feels better than ever.

    Local dancer back in the groove after successful heart surgery Dorian, who is living with HIV, had always lived what he thought was an active lifestyle. As a member of the 610 Stomper dance group and an HIV advocate, his days seemed far from sedentary, often filled with dance practices, second-lining, educational events, special appearances, and Mardi Gras madness. It wasn’t until a few months prior to the 2020 Mardi Gras Season when Dorian realized something was off. “For a few months, it felt like someone ...

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    Oct 1, 2020
    Expecting twins…and battling breast cancer

    For many women, getting the news of a pregnancy brings feelings of excitement and joy. Ashley O’Bryan was over-the-moon thrilled when she learned she was pregnant with twins after undergoing infertility treatments. Nothing could have prepared her for the news that would soon change her joy to worry: a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer at the age of 38. Ashley’s mother had a history of dense, fibrocystic breasts, so Ashley was always proactive with her health. Fibrocystic breast is a common ...

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    Jul 15, 2020
    LCMC Health’s Touro and West Jefferson Medical Center Achieve Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

    Designation recognizes the excellent care both hospitals provide to the region’s senior population New Orleans, LA – LCMC Health is pleased to announce that Touro and West Jefferson Medical Center have achieved the silver standard Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from The American College of Emergency Physicians, with support from The Gary and Mary West Health Institute and John A. Hartford Foundation. The GEDA accreditation recognizes those emergency departments that provide ...

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    Jun 12, 2020
    Knee replacement: A sweet success

    Around the middle of last year, Gwendolyn started feeling unbelievable pain constantly throughout the day. She couldn’t sit for too long or get out of a chair without her joints hurting and being in tremendous pain. Her pain was starting to affect her everyday life and she knew she couldn’t continue bearing through the agony. A change for the better Gwendolyn was hesitant to return to the physician and hospital where she had her first procedure, so her daughter convinced her to come from Alabama to New ...

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    May 28, 2020
    A letter to the community

    Let me first take this opportunity to thank you, the public, for sheltering in place. Your patience and perseverance have been instrumental in flattening the curve. It was this group effort that prevented the hospitals from being overwhelmed, the clinicians to improve on treatments, and is now allowing the hospitals to continue to serve the community. Now that society has begun to ease restrictions and slowly open back up, I wanted to take this time to ease your fears and reassure all of you that the ...

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  • Mar 25, 2021 Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Breastfeeding diet and nutrition for healthy mom and baby | Touro

    Do I need a special diet for breastfeeding ? You don't have to eat a special diet to make enough milk for your baby. Also, your milk will be of good quality for your baby regardless of what you eat. But your body needs fuel to make breastmilk. So eat ...

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  • Mar 3, 2021 Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Delaying mammograms after receiving the COVID vaccine

    Doctors are now recommending women schedule their annual mammograms a few weeks before or after getting the COVID vaccine. Why is that? Touro OB/GYN Dr. Paul du Treil explains why doctors are now making this recommendation. Learn more about Touro's ...

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  • Feb 17, 2021 Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Pregnancy and pre-existing heart disease

    What is pre-existing heart disease in pregnancy? Pre-existing heart disease is a heart problem that you had before you got pregnant. This often means a heart condition that you were born with (congenital). But it may also include things that you ...

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  • Feb 11, 2021 Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Women's heart health and pregnancy

    A recent study from the American Heart Association shows that high blood pressure complications in pregnancy have nearly doubled. Why is keeping our hearts healthy during pregnancy is so important? Pregnancy itself is already a cardiovascular stress ...

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