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Skin Protection and Beyond

The skin is our largest organ, so it makes sense that skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that 96,480 new melanomas will be diagnosed (about 57,220 in men and 39,260 in women) in 2019.

Childhood Planning

Healthy pregnancies begin with prenatal care.

Vanessa Cloutier Thibodeaux, M.D.

OBGYN Visits Are Important At Each Stage Of Life

David Wartenberg, M.D.

Tell-Tale Signs of a Vitamin Deficiency

GI Functional Medicine

Screenings and lifestyle choices help reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Ashley Hendrix, M.D.

Advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment

Neal Jackson, M.D.

Ensuring the Best ENT Care

New Cholesterol Guidelines for Heart Health

Monitoring your cholesterol levels can reduce the risk of having a life-threatening cardiovascular event.

Navya Nair, M.D., MPH

Helping Patients Live Longer with a Better Quality of Life

Sidd Padmanabha, M.D.

Advancements in Prostate Cancer

Making Your Health A Top Priority in 2019

At the beginning of each New Year, we inevitably spend some time reflecting on the past and how we can better ourselves going forward.

Dr. Matthew Lammi M.D., MSCR

Early Detection of PH Saves Lives

Michael Hulin, M.D.

Patient Relationships are at the Heart of Family Medicine

Chandana Shilpa Kollipara, D.O.

Staying Ahead of Rheumatic Diseases

Love Your Heart

Take these steps to prevent heart disease.

Amanda N. Thomas, M.D.

OB/GYN visits are important for women at every age.

John Harrington, M.D.

The importance of Gastrointestinal Endoscopies

James McKinnie, M.D., MMM, FACC

Brealthroughs in Treating Atrial Fibrillation

Kendra Harris, M.D., MSc

Radiation Oncology: Combining Expertise and Compassion

Improving Quality of Life for Breast Cancer Survivors

About one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.

Spotlight on Men’s Health

Innovative technology advances prostate cancer detection.

Eye on Women’s Health

Cervical cancer screening saves lives.

Carrie Marquette, M.D.

Immunotherapy Options in Oncology

Summer Safety

Beat the summer heat with hydration and sun protection.

Donald Bell, M.D.

Advances in Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment

Vinod Dasa, M.D.

Orthopaedics: Innovative Pain Relief for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Dr. Benjamin Henderson, M.D.

Prolonging Life for Those with Liver Cancer

The Importance of Annual Checkups

Men’s health screenings save lives.

Pedro R. Cox-Alomar, M.D., MPH, FACC

TAVR — An alternative to open-heart surgery

Amy M. Manley, FNP-BC

Engaging patients to lead healthier lives.

Michael Walsh, M.D.

  Solving the puzzle of mental illness.

Six Benefits of Daily Exercise

  Follow these exercise tips to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

It Takes A Village

Woldenberg Village offers a continuum of care that perfects aging in place.

Joseph Mather, M.D., MPH & TM

  Towards Wellness and Longevity

Christie Blanton, M.D.

The Distinct GI Issues for Women

Doctors New Orleans featuring Dr Lisa Carey

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Healthy Eating for Healthy Living

Transitioning to a whole-foods, plant-based diet has many healthy benefits.

Dr. Luis Arencibia, M.D., FAAFP, FACCWS

  A Daily Practice of Healing All Ages

Malachi Sheahan, M.D.

The Vascular Disease Revolution

Heart Health

New guidelines decrease risk for hypertension.

Abby Gandolfi, M.D.

Focusing on adults’ medical issues and preventative care.

Setting and Sticking to New Year’s Health Goals

The importance of having your primary care doctor on your health team is second to none.

All in the Family

Glago Law Firm treats each client like a member of the family.

Michael W. Hartman, M.D.

Helping NFL players and weekend warriors heal.

Thomas Francavilla, M.D.

Dramatic improvements in spine and neck surgery.

Interventional Pulmonology

Using minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat lung cancer and other serious conditions provides patients an improved quality of life.

Committed Representation

Suzette and Emile Bagneris have formed a successful partnership in life and law.

Louis Spencer Krane, M.D.

Customizing Treatments for Urologic Cancers

Touro Diabetes Center

Providing Education, Support and Hope

The 411 on Breast Cancer

It’s important for doctors to educate patients toward a successful outcome.

Planning for Success

A local attorney focuses on understanding his clients’ needs and helping them succeed.

Mary Beth Lobrano, M.D.

Increasing early detection of breast cancer.

Eric Lonseth M.D.

A different approach to managing chronic back pain.

Cervical Cancer Prevention

Staying on top of vaccinations and pap smears leads to early detection and treatment.

Bradley Egenberg

One local attorney levels the playing field for his clients.

Dr. Frank Williams

Dr. Frank Williams believes he became a neurologist at just the right time. “It’s an exciting time to practice neurology,” he says. “I feel like the field has advanced rapidly over the last few decades. There’s so much research and diseases that were once considered untreatable [that] we’re now finding answers for.”

Nurse Navigator

Mapping out care is critical for improving cancer outcomes.

Delivering on Expectations

Building trust in client relationships comes down to simple honesty.

The Hidden Scar Advantage

Cutting-edge breast cancer surgery places Touro at the forefront of the Gulf South region.

Clayton Mazoue, M.D.

When Healthcare Can’t Wait

Jessie Gills, M.D.

The Future through Academics

On the Stage

At the stand, personal injury attorney Craig Leydecker makes it real.

Male Wellness is Like an Automobile

Maintenance is everything when it comes to men’s health.

Rabia Cattie, M.D.

Options Improving Odds

A Fight-to-Win Strategy

Palazzo Law Firm combines trial experience in personal injury and criminal defense law.

Giving Babies Their Best Start

Touro earns The Gift designation for breastfeeding initiatives

Mary Mulcahey, M.D.

Hitting the Ground Running

All in the Preparation

Attorney Michael S. Brandner, Jr., studies hard to successfully represent his clients.

Longer Pregnancies, Healthier Babies

A new initiative spreads awareness about the benefits of taking pregnancies to full term.

Bruce Betzer and Doug Hammel

These local lawyers help good people in unfortunate situations.

Transitions of Care Medicine

Learn how and when a child moves on to adult medical care.

Personal Attention

First and foremost, local attorney Anthony J. Milazzo puts his focus on the client.

Sean Weiss, M.D. – Facial Focus

From the time he finished medical school at LSU, Dr. Sean Weiss has focused his academics and career solely on the face, head and neck.

Kelly Babineaux, M.D. – Steady Hand

The hand is the No. 1 injured part of the body. “You’re constantly using your hands, and there are so many ways you can injure them,” says Dr. Kelly Babineaux, a hand surgeon and assistant professor of clinical surgery at LSU. “They’re not in a shoe and protected like your feet.”

Clayton Eiswirth, M.D. – Savoring the Victories

The circumstances of our childhood often become the certainties of our adulthood.

February is Heart Health Month

Here’s what women need to know for cardiovascular well-being.

Legal Eagles

Relying on real-life experiences makes helping clients a natural act.

New Year’s Resolutions

Here are the top 5 things you can do to prevent a stroke. 

Lisa Dang, M.D.

The Eyes are a Window

Amber Poirot, DPM

Movement: The Fountain of Youth

A Family Affair

Glago Law Firm treats each client as a family member, offering full-service attention every step of the way.

The Many Myths of Menopause

Touro OB/GYNs help to clear up the confusion.

Carrying the Load

For one local law firm, the focus is on improving people’s lives.

Lauren Davis, M.D.

Primary Care is Goal No. 1

Palliative Care: Melissa Pennebaker, FNP-BC

Support and planning leads to a better quality of life for the seriously ill and their families.

Rise of the Breast Surgical Oncologist

The specialty is key to helping patients navigate complex breast surgery options.

Carol Anne Luttrell, M.D.

A Reputation for Comprehensive Care: It’s good to grow. 

Dr. Amelia Jernigan

Innovating and Mentoring: Sometimes the simplest things you do for a patient are the most meaningful.

Combatting Infertility

An OB/GYN can help navigate this often frustrating condition.

Matthew Mutter, M.D.

Prioritizing Men’s Health

Spotlight on Bone Health

Good nutrition is critical in osteoporosis prevention and treatment. 

Rebekah Byrne, M.D., M.P.H.

Physician, Detective, Healer

Ian Hodgdon, M.D.

Variety and Challenge the Keys to Surgical Success

John “Chip” Davis, DDS, MD

A Culture of Excellence: John “Chip” Davis, DDS, MD, entered medical school the long way. By completing dental school first.

Life Before and After Cancer

It’s not what you can’t do, it’s what you are doing that counts.

Commitment to Care

Paradigm Health System welcomes two new physicians to the team.

Marco Rodriguez, M.D.

A Tool Kit for Spinal Care

Women and Stroke

Know the unique symptoms and act FAST.

Building Your Bone Bank

Early attention is key in osteoporosis prevention.

The New Addition

Michael Raspanti joins his father Joe at the iconic Raspanti Law Firm. 

Peter S. Amenta, MD

Neurological Surgery: Thirst for Knowledge

Stephen Landreneau, MD, FACG

He thought he wanted to be an emergency room physician.

Arbiters of Style

New Orleans Fashion Awards Gala honors industry mavens. 

Mommy Mayday!

Start planning now to ensure a fun and easygoing summer.

Pride and Joy

For president and general manager of Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans Jamie Moll, success is all about hard work and a commitment to customer service.

A November to Remember

Fashion stylists and personal shoppers, Aimée Gowland and Corrie Pellerin of ALG Style, provide some stylish November fashion finds! Whether it’s time to revamp your own personal look, or the look of your home, here are top six picks to pull everything together.

Female Hair Loss

Local hair expert Glenn Michael discusses a solution for women suffering with hair loss.

Female Health with Dr. Leah Gonski, EJGH

Dr Gonski explains screening recommendations for women.

Cholesterol Prevention with Dr. Kerut

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Heart Disease with Dr. Fred Kushner

Dr Kushner, Cardiologist discusses heart disease prevention tips.

Diabetes with Dr Alan Bowers, WJMC

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William N. Norton

William N. Norton, of counsel at Baker Donelson’s New Orleans office, concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and finance.

Keith LeBlanc

Keith LeBlanc is the co-founder and CEO of Metairie-based Millennium Healthcare Management, Inc.

Jim Henderson

Jim Henderson needs no introduction to local sports lovers or Saints fans around the globe.

Dennis Pearse

Dennis Pearse was born and raised in New Orleans. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Tulane University, later receiving his master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La.

Dan Real

As Regional President – South of Caesars Entertainment, Dan Real oversees Caesars’ properties in Northwest Louisiana, New Orleans and Biloxi, Miss.

Designing a Sustainable Future

Architect and developer Gerald Billes builds up New Orleans.

Unparalleled Mesothelioma Care

Dr. Rodney Landreneau helms the Ochsner Cancer Institute.

So Healthy Together

Your relationship can actually improve your health.

LiveWell: Mind & Body

It’s Getting Hot in Here: A new, state-of-the-art yoga studio is a boon to New Orleans.

Making History

The framework of Louisiana’s healthcare system is being rebuilt from the ground up.

Beauty: Fresh Faced

These choice beauty picks will keep you looking fabulous from one holiday party to the next.

Jamie M. Sias, M.D.

As one of Touro’s newest OBGYN physicians, Dr. Jamie Sias brings a modern, patient-centered approach to her practice and welcomes her patients’ desires to employ alternative birthing options.

Carol Meyer, M.D.

The anatomy and physiology of the hand are incredibly complex, but we don’t often consider this intricacy nor do we appreciate all our hands help us do until they become impaired.

Richard Tejedor, MD

Nearly 25 million Americans suffer from asthma.

John Joslyn, M.D.

Though he jokes that what ultimately brought him from the East Coast back to the Gulf South was a preference for hurricanes over snow, it’s clear that Dr. John Joslyn is professionally driven by a desire to be on the cutting edge of radiologic technology.

Robert C. McMyne Jr, MD

Pain management specialist Dr. Robert McMyne Jr brings a diverse and unique background to his practice.

Richard Vanlangendonck Jr, MD

Urologists across Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf Coast refer their patients to Touro urologist, Dr. Richard Vanlangendonck, because of his unique sub-specialty experience: he’s performed over 3,000 robotic urologic surgeries.

Beauty: September 2013

Doctor’s Orders: Reversing Sun Damage There are a number of things you can do to reverse the effects of the fun in the sun you had this summer. Dr. Barbara Bopp of the Metairie clinic, Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery, recommends a few options for any budget:

Sean T. O’Brien, MD

Dr. Sean O’Brien likes to joke that not even his loved ones know what he does, though he quickly adds that this is an oft-repeated joke among interventional radiologists. “I’m a doctor’s doctor,” he said.

Fitness: Paddleboarding

If you’ve passed Bayou St. John recently and have seen what look like Venetian gondoliers gliding atop the water, then you have witnessed paddleboarding.

Christina L. Goodridge, MD

Obstetrics and gynecology are family legacies for Dr. Christina Goodridge.

Beauty: Spa Spotlight

The beautifully appointed Guerlain Spa is just a quick step off of a bustling French Quarter side street.

Jennifer Mills-Messina, M.D.

Jennifer Mills-Messina is emphatic about her love for obstetrics and gynecology:

Gary Menszer, MD

Though Gary Menszer completed his residency and fellowship

Fitness Fad: Barre

Achieve a Dancer’s Body (No Tutu Required)

Summer Beauty Essentials

Sip-N-Spray – Looking for the quickest and safest way to tan?

Wedding Day Beauty 101

Pamper Conveniently located in Mid-City, the Woodhouse Day Spa is new to the New Orleans spa scene, but has quickly become a local favorite.

Beauty Insider May 2013

H2O Salon and Spa: While it is understood from the moment you walk into H2O salon that hair is the main focus

Kathy R., Uptown

Over the past few months, I have gained weight and feel sluggish all the time. My hair is more brittle than usual and I just feel “off.” A friend recommended having my thyroid checked. What do you recommend?

Nancy P., Slidell

I have frequent pain in my lower back and a burning sensation when I urinate. Could I have a kidney infection?

3 Simple Tests to Check for Kidney Disease

More than 26 million Americans-one in nine adultshave kidney disease.

VERSATILE VODKA

Clear and odorless, vodka is a highly adaptable spirit,

A Basketball Player’s Fit Lifestyle:

Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Hornets

New Year, New You!

How to Get Fabulously Fit in 2013

Keep it Simple

Four “Fad Diets” that Actually Work

Calendar: March 2013

New Orleans Event Calendar

Vulcan’s Forge

Mitchell Gaudet’s Cast Glass Sculptures

Health News

From Biggest Loser to Lifelong Winner

Bubbly Holidays

We think more about sparkling wine this time of year, as it’s the festive choice for celebrations from Thanksgiving through the New Year.

NYE Hot Spots

Where to Dine on the Last Night of the Year 

“Up on the Roof”

East Jefferson General Hospital Fundraiser Reaches Unprecedented Heights

EXECUTIVE PROFILE | Interview with Roderick Teamer, Sr.

Director of Diversity Programs and Business Development at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

NUTRITION | Ask Elesha

Have a Happy and Healthy Halloween

ARTS | New Orleans: America’s First City of Opera

Placido Domingo returns to the Mahalia Jackson Theater

FOOD NEWS | Haunted Eats

The city’s spookiest spots to dine

SOCIAL CALENDAR | October 2012

Margarita Bergen’s Social Calendar

ART NEWS | Defenders of Culture

A Q&A with Aimee Smallwood, CEO of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation

INTERIORS | Building a Home Together

A pair of 30-somethings start from scratch Post-Katrina

Style by Aimée

The Sound and the Fury | Libellule, NOLA Fashion Week

October Fashion | Heavy Metal

Be pretty in punk with rock chic accents such as studs, leather and bold hardware.

October Fashion | Wild Thing

Take a walk on the wild side in animal prints certain to make their hearts sing.

Doctors New Orleans TV with Dr. Barbara Bopp

We are excited to have Dr. Bopp talk about the latest in dermatology.

Arts in May

The Women of Katrina, the Joffrey Ballet, and Shakespeare in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Smarter, On-the-Go Snack Choices

Ask Elesha Kelleher, LDN, RD, MPH

The Next Big Thing?

Standouts & Superstars of the 2012 New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

Dawn DeDeaux

A Conduit of Creativity and Culture

The Party Planners

The must-haves for the ladies that make it work

Style by Aimée

Noteworthy & New: Amanda deLeon Fall/Winter 2012, Hattie Sparks Boutique

Foodie Files

The latest scoop on everything food in New Orleans

Enrich Your Diet with Omega-3

Recipe for Citrus-Drizzled Salmon

Around Town: Fitness

Summer, a.k.a. swimsuit season, is quickly approaching.

Hugh Stiel

Subway restaurant development agent

Terrance Osborne

Paintings symbolize a rebirth of the old New Orleans

Organ Donation

A quick decision with a vast ripple effect

Interview with Karyn Kearny

Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Audubon Nature Institute

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Reeled in by Borgne Restaurant

Chef Brian Landry pays a culinary tribute to the Isleños

Texting Down Diabetes

Information about diabetes is only a text away