Jul 23, 2021 | Women's Health
If you’re a woman who’s having issues with your menstrual cycles, you could be living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This syndrome is a common health problem that afflicts women of childbearing age. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that disrupts the functioning of...
Jul 21, 2021 | Team Member Spotlights
Beth Scalco, a self-proclaimed second career nurse, began as a teacher, working evenings in business education. When she and her husband decided to have kids, she made the decision to transition into the Jefferson Parish public school system and settled in at Ralph J....
Jul 21, 2021 | Children's Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone new light on the power and impact of vaccines—or in this case, what can happen in the absence of one. Vaccines are an easy-yet-vital way to protect children from disease. The back-to-school period is the time of year when parents take...
Jul 21, 2021 | Children's Health
Proper hydration is pivotal to the peak performance and health of your young athlete. No need to check your watch or your phone. It doesn’t matter what time it is, your child is probably thirsty and they don’t even realize it. Proper hydration is even more important...
Jul 19, 2021 | Primary Care
Most of us have experienced that burning sensation in our chest we know as heartburn. Despite the name, the discomfort has nothing to do with the heart, but is caused by stomach acid splashing up into the esophagus where it doesn’t belong. So, what can you do to find...