by Jonathan Carothers | Sep 7, 2023 | Health Tips
Introduction Flu season approaches, and protecting yourself is paramount. At South Louisiana Medical Associates (SLMA), we emphasize prevention for a healthier community. This guide encourages you to get your annual flu shot – a vital step for your well-being. The...
by Jonathan Carothers | Sep 30, 2022 | Meet the Doctors, News From SLMA, Uncategorized
Proper bicycle fit is essential for comfort, safety, injury prevention, and peak performance. The goal is to balance all of the issues at hand, optimize power and aerobic efficiency, and avoid injury. At an average of 80 revolutions per minute, a cyclist may complete...
by Jonathan Carothers | Jan 28, 2021 | News From SLMA
CLINICIANS, STAFF RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY OF CARE Terry Delord, PhD, MD, with South Louisiana Medical Associates in Houma has been named the recipient of the 2020 Physician Summit Award from Louisiana Healthcare Connections for demonstrating a commitment...
by slmainc | Jul 11, 2020 | Health Tips
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...
by rally | Jun 12, 2020 | Health Tips
According to a national survey by Cleveland Clinic, about 72 percent of men would rather do household chores than go to the doctor and only about 50 percent of those surveyed said that they consider getting an annual check-up as a regular part of taking care of...
by slmainc | May 18, 2020 | Health Tips
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...
by slmainc | Apr 20, 2020 | Health Tips
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented changes across all industries. While it’s still unclear what our ‘new normal’ will look like in light of the coronavirus crisis, we do understand the need to reduce in-person visits to medical...
by slmainc | Mar 25, 2020 | Health Tips, News From SLMA
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...
by slmainc | Dec 20, 2019 | Health Tips
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...
by slmainc | Dec 15, 2019 | Health Tips
We all need to take care of our hearts if we want to live long, healthy lives. That often includes getting tested for common problems. Cardiac stress tests are among the most common of the testing methods. They may sound intimidating, but they’re fairly...
by slmainc | Dec 5, 2019 | Health Tips
The holiday season is here and that means it is time to travel. A pacemaker can make things a little more inconvenient but it doesn’t have to get in the way of enjoying the holidays. We believe that a little bit of extra care and planning can do a lot to...
by slmainc | Nov 26, 2019 | Health Tips, News From SLMA
It has been said that obesity is among the worst diseases because it can cause so many others. Obesity is also one of the most common diseases in the developed world. We feel that most people can benefit from learning about the link between obesity and heart disease...
by slmainc | Nov 16, 2019 | Health Tips, News From SLMA
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common virus but it is highly contagious, and while most cases are very mild, it can be dangerous to some individuals. Almost everyone will encounter it at some point, which is why we feel that everyone should have some basic...
by slmainc | Nov 5, 2019 | Health Tips, News From SLMA
We often see people with diabetes who think that they have to ignore holiday meals. That is not the case. We believe that it is perfectly possible for diabetic individuals to fully enjoy that part of the holiday season and stay healthy. All it takes is a little bit of...
by slmainc | Oct 28, 2019 | Health Tips, News From SLMA
Menopause is a normal part of life for women, but it can have a few unpleasant symptoms. It begins when a woman stops having periods, which usually happens in the middle of a woman’s forties or fifties. Some women go through it at an earlier age. That is rare,...
