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Risky Business
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Decades of misinformation and a widespread misperception that tanning beds are a safe alternative to the sun as a way of getting that “healthy tan” after the winter months and before the prom have helped make melanoma responsible for six out of every seven skin cancer-related deaths. -
Is This an Emergency
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If you have been in a car wreck or if you think you are having a heart attack or stroke, the emergency room is always the best choice for treatment, but a trip to the ER isn’t always the best fit. Sometimes it is better to make an appointment with your primary care physician. -
An Ounce of Prevention
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No matter what your age, a quick checkup at your doctor’s office can keep you healthy and catch any potentially serious illnesses before they develop into life threatening problems. The biggest concern among younger patients is the gap between regular childhood checkups and routine medical exams… -
Safety First
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For many men and women across South Louisiana, cold weather means hunting season is upon us. As you clean your deer rifle, patch your duck blind and air out your camouflage hip waders in preparation for this year’s big hunt, Ochsner’s ER team reminds you to keep hunting safety at the forefront…
Get a Physical First
Every January, millions of people make a New Year’s resolution to get back to the gym, lose weight, begin training for a marathon or tackle another lofty physical goal. Of those millions, hundreds actually go through with it and start an exercise routine. Of those hundreds, nearly everyone begins to regret the decision as soon as they realize how out of shape they really are.
