Back to school physicals are essential for all children ranging from pre-school to college. Even if your child is healthy and feels fine, it’s important to have them scheduled for their routine annual check-up before they go back to school.  A back to school physical can benefit them in more ways than one, and you … Continued

Summertime heat and water are an ideal pairing, regardless of where you live. Whether your activity of choice is poolside swimming, lakeside lounging, or ocean adventures, safety should always be a priority.  There are plenty of lakes, rivers, beaches, and pools in Louisiana, but unfortunately, accidental drownings are among the leading causes of death in … Continued

As summer heats up, families are spending more and more time outside enjoying activities like going to the lake and chilling outdoors. With all of this recreation time, you or a member of your family could be subject to minor injuries like splinters. While splinters aren’t typically very harmful, they do hurt. When you get … Continued

Ear infections are very common. They are the most common reason children are brought to the doctor and estimates suggest that by their third birthday, 5 in 6 children will have suffered from an ear infection and they can happen to babies as well.  They’re not exclusive to children either. While they are more common among … Continued

Around 44 million Americans get annual physicals, and 92 percent of people surveyed feel it’s important to get annual physicals. Have you scheduled yours yet? Most of us only go to the doctor when something is wrong. It is important to see your doctor for a physical to help prevent future health issues, establish baselines, and … Continued

In the United States, 1.1 million people are burned and require medical attention every year. For many people, burns happen as part of cooking, working on vehicles, or staying out in the sun for too long. Whether or not you will need treatment depends on what degree the wound is labeled as on the burn classification … Continued

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, men, and most ethnic groups? Are you looking for a way to identify heart disease and avoid that statistic? Find out how an EKG works exactly and how it’s beneficial for a heart exam. Read on to explore what it is … Continued

You’re sleeping soundly when your baby wakes you up, crying. That’s nothing unusual, except this time, your infant won’t stop weeping no matter what you do. There could be a list of reasons why your child’s crying, but you don’t know how to identify the right one. You suspect it might be an ear infection. … Continued