The Screening That Could Save Your Life

The Screening That Could Save Your Life

When it comes to preventive care, we may think of annual checkups, vaccines and managing blood pressure. But one of the most important – and often overlooked – screenings is for colorectal cancer. Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters Colorectal cancer is one of the...
Geaux Hero: Sheryl Miller’s Unstoppable Spirit

Geaux Hero: Sheryl Miller’s Unstoppable Spirit

Sheryl Miller thought it was just stomach pain. As a registered dental hygienist for nearly 37 years, she was used to taking care of others — not being the one in the hospital. But in November 2023, a sudden wave of abdominal pain led her to the ER — twice. “I thought...
With Colorectal Cancer Screenings, 45 is the New 50

With Colorectal Cancer Screenings, 45 is the New 50

The older you get, the more necessary screenings are for certain health conditions. In 2018, the American Cancer Society lowered recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings from 50 years old to 45 — meaning the work of prevention starts a little earlier. The...