Blog Posts in December, 2024

  • Reduce Stress to Prevent Side Effects of Other Illnesses

    This time of the year, stress levels tend to naturally increase. Whether it's work, family issues, financial worries, or over scheduling—stress can make you sick. Stress causes various physical and psychological side effects—aches and pains, fatigue, muscle tension, anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating, insomnia and addictive behaviors. It may also weaken immunities, ...

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  • Know the Risks, Warning Signs and Prevention of Diabetes

    November is American Diabetes Month. Currently, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes—roughly 9% of the country's population. Recognizing the disease as one of the most serious health risks in the US signals a warning to take steps toward a healthier lifestyle and learn the risks, warning signs and ways to prevent or live with diabetes. Unfortunately, Louisiana makes up part of ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Bryce Casteigne, Neurology, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Bryce Casteigne, MD, neurology, to the active medical staff. Dr. Casteigne is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Neurology Clinic located 726 North Acadia Road, Suite 2300, Thibodaux, (985) 493-3090. A native of Thibodaux, Dr. Casteigne graduated from Nicholls State University and received his medical degree ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Health System Expands Wound Care Services and Facilities

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the expansion of its wound care services with the addition of an outpatient center dedicated to treating chronic wounds such as diabetes-related foot ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers (from swollen legs), pressure sores and other conditions. Thibodaux Regional Wound Care & Limb Preservation Center located at 290 Bowie Road, Suite A, ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Nicole Branley, Pediatrician, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Nicole Branley, Pediatrician, to the active medical staff. Dr. Branley is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pediatric Clinic located 602 North Acadia Road, Suite 100, Thibodaux, (985) 447-9045. A native of Thibodaux, Dr. Branley earned her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Brittany Wyger, Weight Management Specialist, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the expansion of its weight management services with the addition of Brittany Wyger, MD, FAAFP, ABOM, obesity medicine/weight management specialist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Wyger is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Weight Management Center located at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 406, Thibodaux, LA, (985) 493-4146. ...

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  • Gut Check: Keeping it healthy

    You hear about gut punches, gut reactions and gut health. But which organ is technically the gut? It's the entire gastrointestinal system including your stomach, intestines and colon. So, why is gut health so important? Digestion and nutrient absorption: The gut breaks down food into nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream. A healthy gut microbiome—bacteria and other microorganisms in ...

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  • Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Kimberly S. Dalmau, Gastroenterology, to the Medical Staff

    Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly S. Dalmau, MD, gastroenterology, to the active medical staff. She has joined Dr. Pasam Rao at Thibodaux Regional Gastroenterology Clinic located at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 410, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4120. Dr. Dalmau received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She ...

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  • 5 Tips to Protect Your Skin this Summer

    5 Tips to Protect Your Skin this Summer As our largest organ, skin protects our bodies from germs and regulates body temperature. Protecting it from risks such as skin cancer requires lifelong self care. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, with nearly 100,000 Americans diagnosed with melanoma each year. While sunscreen and limiting time in the sun offer the best protection, here are ...

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  • How to Know If You're Having a Stroke

    If you think you or someone else is having a stroke, there's no time to waste. Recognizing symptoms and seeking immediate treatment can make a difference between experiencing few side effects, being severely disabled or even dying. Strokes happen in the brain. It occurs when a clot blocks a vessel and interrupts the flow of blood (ischemic) or when a vessel in the brain bursts (hemorrhagic). ...

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  • University Receives Largest-Ever Investment to Expand Nursing Program and Naming Rights to Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing at Nicholls State University

    The Nicholls College of Nursing will be formally named the Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing at Nicholls State University after a $10M contribution from Thibodaux Regional Health System. The naming right commenced with approval from the ULS Board of Supervisors and is set to continue for 10 years. “Thibodaux Regional’s unprecedented gift will change the trajectory of ...

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  • It Hurts Here, There and Everywhere: Aches and Pains Not to Ignore

    Do you ever have those mornings when your body feels like you've gone 10 rounds in the ring? There's a pain around the SI joint that wasn't there yesterday. And why are the knees crackling and the hip popping? Aches and pains can result from normal aging and wear and tear of the body. Maybe you need to scale back on exercise or add flexibility and stretching movements into your daily ...

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  • You Are What You Eat: Healthy Food Choices Build Healthy Bodies

    March is National Nutrition Month! In recognition, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) provides tools and guidelines to help you make healthy food choices. These guidelines focus on two primary recommendations for staying healthy—read labels and use the MyPlate guide to plan meals. Read labels. Start your health journey by reading nutrition labels on packaged foods and drinks. These ...

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  • Love Your Heart and It Will Love You Back

    By: Katie Richard, MA, BSN, RN, Director of Sports & Wellness Keeping our hearts healthy starts with us. Showing our hearts some love with healthy lifestyles typically keeps our bodies operating at optimal levels. However, the health outlook for this organ seems to be spiraling downward. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites cardiovascular diseasae as the leading cause of ...

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  • Exercise Is Good for Everyone

    By: Chrisy Myhand, RN, BSN, Director of Fitness Center Lose weight. Exercise more. Sound familiar? That's probably because those are the most popular New Year's resolutions. Despite good intentions, the same two are also the most commonly broken. Without increased physical activity the average person typically has difficulty losing weight. When you exercise, you burn calories. The more ...

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