New Orleans, LA (November 18, 2019) – With the Great American Smokeout just days away, the American Cancer Society (ACS), National Football League (NFL), and the New Orleans Saints have awarded a grant to Daughters of Charity Health Centers and Touro Infirmary,addressing lung cancer mortality by increasing screenings and supporting smoking cessation efforts. The grant funding was made possible through ACS’s partnership with the NFL and the League’s Crucial Catch campaign. “The New Orleans Saints are proud ...

Dr. Meredith Maxwell talks to WVUE about a medical condition known as "skinny-fat" or metabolically obese normal weight.

Touro welcomes Manuel Linares as Chief Executive Officer NEW ORLEANS, LA –Touro announces Manuel “Manny” Linares as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Manny brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience to Touro, New Orleans’ only community-based, faith-based hospital. “With his experience in service line development and strategic planning, Manny will help continue Touro’s expansion and growth across all specialties,” said Greg Feirn, CEO, LCMC Health. “We couldn't be more ...

Are you staying Sun-safe? Hear these important tips from our Family Medicine expert. Touro Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Meredith Maxwell, shares important information on heat-related illnesses and how to stay cool and healthy this summer. Find more helpful tips and safety quizzes about staying Sun-safe this Summer in our online Health Library .

Touro recently added two new employees to their roster … unlike any of the employees in the hospital’s 167 years. Touro and Indie are the newest team members in the Touro Rehabilitation Center, and they are of the four-legged variety. You could say they are Touro’s “little something extras!” Both Labrador Retrievers, Touro is a 3 ½ month old male and Indie is a month younger than her work buddy. Their days at the hospital start early, around 7:00 am, arriving with their puppy raisers, employees of Touro. ...

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Maya Ramos, a graduate of Loyola University and classical pianist, had a very large life-threatening AVM (arteriovenous malformation) in her left occipital lobe(part of the brain) since birth, which went undetected until January 2018. Over the course of five months, Maya had four procedures to help reduce its size and intensity in preparation for surgical removal. In January 2019, the AVM was removed but Maya was paralyzed on her right side and unable to state her name and make certain movements with her ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA – May 29, 2019 – The Touro Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of two NOLA Baby Cafés at Touro. NOLA Baby Café is a program of the H.E.R. Institute, whose mission is to improve the lives of the community through various health, education and social initiatives. Two grand opening celebrations will take place for each location: one on Tuesday, June 4 at the Bywater location at 6:15 pm and the second on Monday, June 10 at the Touro Campus location at 6:15 pm. The two new NOLA Baby ...