Heat Illness and Hydration

Heat Illness and Hydration

Warm summer temperatures in South Louisiana combined with high humidity can quickly cause people to overheat. We begin seeing more patients experience heat illness during the late spring and summer months as they spend more time outdoors. Without proper care and...
Managing Your Diabetes At Home

Managing Your Diabetes At Home

  In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients living with diabetes and other pre-existing health conditions are being challenged with establishing a good balance between managing their health while simultaneously limiting their risk of exposure. And when...
Now Offering Telemedicine

Now Offering Telemedicine

  If there’s anything that 2020 has changed in the way that SLMA practices medicine, it’s how innovative we’ve become with patient services. As caregivers, we were challenged to find a way to continue to serve our patients while practicing social distancing under...
Is This Arthritis?

Is This Arthritis?

  Arthritis is a major health problem and one that many people will face as they get older. The good news is that prompt treatment can help to mitigate or even eliminate many of the symptoms. We encourage everyone to take the time to learn the early signs and...