Community News

318 Forum - Drs. Pooja Jethani, Christie Raymond and Robin Steed share tips and information on dementia and how occupational therapists can help.

318 Forum - Dr. Alexander Gomelsky, Chair and Professor of Urology at LSUHS, shares how poor urination in men can significantly impact their quality of life.

KSLA12 - Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States; it was responsible for more than 48,000 deaths in 2021. Dr. Laura Baxter, Director of the LSUHS Institute for Childhood Resilience, says the voice in our head can lead an individual to feel hopeless.

KSLA12 - Dr. Jennifer Seidenberg, LSUHS Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, shares there has been a rise in eating disorders since the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with noting important signs and symptoms to look for, she says good household eating habits are key.

318 Forum - Dr. Himanshu Chokhawala, LSUHS Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, raises awareness about the warning signs of stroke and how to lower your risks.

318 Forum - May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Dr. Shane Barton, LSUHS Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, encourages us to lead a healthy and active lifestyle by engaging in regular physical activity and participating in sports.

KTBS3 - Dr. Hugo Cuellar, LSUHS Professor of Neurology, discusses the two types of stroke, identifying them and responding quickly when they happen.

SB Magazine - Dr. Marie Vazquez Morgan, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Wellness at LSUHS, shares activities and benefits of physical activity and sports for children.

KTBS3 - LSUHS is holding Two Community Forums in hopes to be selected for a clinical trial that could prevent death among trauma victims who have lost considerable amounts of blood.

KSLA12 - Dr. Michelle Yetman, LSUHS clinical psychologist states, it is important for caregivers to recognize the impact that caregiving can have on their mental and emotional well-being and to seek support and resources to manage the stresses.