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Give blood, get free Blue Bell ice cream
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
STHS’s Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion will host a blood drive next Wednesday (July 9), and all successful donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream along with a Blood Center T-shirt.
STHS announces holiday hours for the Fourth of July 2025
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up this Friday, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following hours for the extended weekend
Parenting Center July 2025 schedule, at a glance
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
A look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
Health system to host free diabetes education program
Monday, June 30, 2025
St. Tammany Health System’s Diabetes Education program hosts a free, hands-on health education experience featuring weekly sessions on diabetes self- management.
STHS scores 18 wins in inaugural Best of St. Tammany awards
Monday, June 23, 2025
Readers of NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune and the St. Tammany Farmer have named St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital the best hospital on the Northshore in the inaugural Best of St. Tammany awards
Parenting Center June 2025 schedule, at a glance
Thursday, June 5, 2025
At look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
STHS earns national recognition for diabetes care
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been designated a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes by the independent Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association
'Northshore Healthbeat' S2 E9: A Monument to Modern Medicine
Monday, June 2, 2025
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ hosts Bridget Lobello, far left, and Amy Bouton, far right, talk with St. Tammany Health System’s Brian Grissom and Amy Wade about the game-changing new St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center.
STHS announces hours for Memorial Day 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In observance of Memorial Day, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following hours of operation for Monday (May 26, 2025).
STHS again earns national recognition for patient experience
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
St. Tammany Health System has once again received Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals for patient experience and underscoring the health system’s focus on providing quality, patient-centric care.
STHS unveils groundbreaking lab upgrade from Abbott at St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Thursday, May 15, 2025
St. Tammany Health System has partnered with representatives from global healthcare company Abbott to unveil the installation of Abbott’s innovative GLP systems Track automated laboratory solution at the health system’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
'Northshore Healthbeat' S2 E8: The Family Medicine Formula
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
For this episode of ‘Northshore Healthbeat’ Dr. Lisa Casey, the director of the St. Tammany Health System/Ochsner Family Medicine Residency Program, and first-year resident Dr. Meghan Castillo join hosts Amy Bouton and Bridget Lobello for a discussion about the first year of the first-in-the-region program.
Grief and gratitude: Read our latest issue of Heart to Heart
Friday, May 9, 2025
Read the latest headlines from St. Tammany Health System, including the story of a how love helped a borkenhearted couple endure.
STHS earns 19th consecutive ‘A’ grade for patient safety
Thursday, May 1, 2025
For the 19th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety for spring 2025 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization. The recognition extends St. Tammany’s streak, which began in 2016, to nine and a half years. No other Louisiana hospital or health system has received as many consecutive A’s.
Parenting Center May 2025 schedule, at a glance
Thursday, May 1, 2025
At look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
Guild members celebrated at annual volunteer luncheon
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
St. Tammany Health System leadership paid tribute to members of the St. Tammany Hospital Guild with a “Name That Tune”-themed luncheon at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington.
STHS butterfly release honors organ donors, families
Monday, April 28, 2025
Dozens of butterflies took wing Friday from St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, part of a twin celebration both recognizing April as Organ Donation Month and expressing gratitude for the gift of life made every day by organ donors.
Happy National Volunteer Week to our St. Tammany Hospital Guild
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
In March 1955, just months after St. Tammany Parish Hospital first opened its doors, a group of like-minded local residents gathered at the Southern Hotel in Covington to discuss ideas for how they could help serve the new hospital’s healing mission. Seventy years later, the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild is still going strong.
Easter Bunny brightens season for cancer center families
Friday, April 18, 2025
The Easter Bunny got an early start on this weekend’s festivities on Thursday, hopping by St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center to lift the spirits of invited cancer patients and their families.
STHS announces holiday hours for Easter 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
In observance of Easter, the St. Tammany Health System Pharmacy at Braswell’s will be closed Sunday (April 20, 2025) in observance of Easter. It will resume normal operating hours Monday.
Save the date: STHS sets April 24 blood drive
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
St. Tammany Health System will host a blood drive on April 24, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ S2 E6: Changing the face of healthcare for patients with autism
Friday, April 11, 2025
On today’s episode of Northshore Healthbeat, we sit down with St. Tammany Health Foundation Executive Director Nichole Suhre and Board of Trustees member Sunny McDaniel to talk about their work in the autism arena and why it is so profound for patients with autism and those who love them.
STHS to open primary care clinic at Money Hill in Bush/Waldheim area
Thursday, April 3, 2025
– St. Tammany Health System has announced the addition of a primary care clinic at Money Hill to its growing stable of St. Tammany Physicians Network primary care locations.
Foundation efforts changing the face of autism care on Northshore
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April is Autism Awareness Month, and St. Tammany Health Foundation is once more putting it in the spotlight as its works to improve healthcare for patients with autism in St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.
Metairie Bank Northshore extends Monster Mash sponsorship through 2027
Thursday, March 27, 2025
With the three-year renewal, the bank’s Monster Mash sponsorship will reach 11 years, dating to 2017.
STHS New Family Center again earns Birth Ready+ designation
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The New Family Center at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has again achieved the Birth Ready+ designation from the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative, a program administered through the state Department of Health.
End of an era: COO Sharon Toups reflects on 23 years at STHS
Monday, March 17, 2025
As she prepares to retire, Chief Operating Officer Sharon Toups reflects on her two-plus-decades at the helm of St. Tammany Health System.
How to vote for STHS in inaugural Best of St. Tammany poll
Monday, March 10, 2025
Voting is now open in The Times-Picayune’s first-ever Best of St. Tammany contest, and St. Tammany Health System has been nominated in more than a dozen categories.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ S2 E3: Cancer is a Team Sport
Friday, March 7, 2025
Host Amy Bouton gathers medical oncologist Dr. Suma Reddy-Satti; surgical oncologist Dr. Brian Pettiford; radiation oncology specialist Dr. Erik Lappinen; and Nurse Practitioner Renee Christman, who focuses on hematology oncology, for a roundtable discussion on the team approach to care at St. Tammany Cancer Center -- A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital to host Ash Wednesday blood drive
Monday, March 3, 2025
With the craziness of Carnival behind us, and with local blood inventories critically short on Type O+ blood, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital will host a blood drive on Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2025).
STHS announces 2025 Mardi Gras hours
Thursday, February 27, 2025
St. Tammany Health System has announced its hours of operation for Mardi Gras 2025 at its various clinics and other locations throughout the community.
Grief and gratitude: How love helped a bereaved couple through
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
For Hunter and Sierra Smith, the compassionate care they received at St. Tammany Health System was an unexpected source of uplift during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ S2 E2: Called to give
Thursday, January 30, 2025
In our second episode of 2025, members of the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild discuss their 'why?' in this episode of 'Northshore Healthbeat,' the official podcast of St. Tammany Health System.
STHS names local healthcare veteran Jack Khashou new chief operating officer
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Jack Khashou, a Northshore healthcare leader with more than 30 years of experience, has been named chief operating officer of St. Tammany Health System.
STHS Board of Commissioners welcomes S. Dale Jenkins as newest member
Thursday, January 9, 2025
S. Dale Jenkins of Covington, a retail and consumer business expert with experience across the retail, consumer goods, technology, healthcare and financial services spheres, has been appointed to serve as a member of the St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners.
STHS art show spotlights work of Mary Helen Seago
Monday, January 6, 2025
“Celebrations in Bloom,” a solo exhibition of the works of artist Mary Helen Seago, continues through Feb. 5 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
Here's how to help in wake of New Year's terror attack
Thursday, January 2, 2025
In the wake of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, The Blood Center is urging local donors to consider giving blood at this crucial time.
Meet St. Tammany’s Baby New Year 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The first baby born in 2025 at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington hospital was a baby girl born to Trinity Carr and Derek Lounge.
STHS cuts ribbon on state-of-the-art same-day surgery center
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Northshore welcomed the next generation of local healthcare on Tuesday (Dec. 17, 2024) with the grand opening of the new St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center, a $75 million, same-day surgical facility described as the most technologically advanced of its kind in the Gulf South.
STHS announces holiday hours for Christmas 2024, New Year’s
Monday, December 16, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following hours for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
STHS maternity care named among nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The New Family Center at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has again been included on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2024-2025. It is one of only 12 Louisiana hospitals on the list and the only hospital in St. Tammany Parish to be included.
The Grinch joins Ruby’s Kids for cancer center holiday party
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Grinch joined Santa Claus and volunteers with the local nonprofit Ruby’s Kids in spreading holiday cheer to the families of patients at St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
Abita muralist leaves mark on new STHS Surgery Center
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
When it opens in January 2025, the new St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center will boast an 18-foot-by-20-foot mural by Abita Springs artist Zac Maras.
STHS lab issues year-end blood drive challenge to community
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The St. Tammany Health System lab is challenging the community to donate blood to help it surpass the 300-pint mark for 2024.
STHS celebrates 70 years of caring for the Northshore
Monday, December 2, 2024
Exactly 70 years to the day of its 1954 opening, St. Tammany Health System celebrated its history, its mission and the community it serves with a festive anniversary event Sunday night (Dec. 1) in the lobby of Covington’s St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
70 for 70: Yesterday, today and tomorrow …
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Note: This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 70: Yesterday, today and tomorrow …
70 for 70: The (new) family stone
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 69: The (new) family stone.
Parenting Center December 2024 schedule, at a glance
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
At look at the events and activities on tap in December 2024 at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ E14: Talking toys with the parenting pros
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
If you've got little ones on your list, you'll want to listen to this episode of 'Northshore Healthbeat,' because the parenting experts at our St Tammany Parenting Center have pulled together their annual toy gift guide, and we unveil it for you in this episode.
STHS announces Thanksgiving 2024 holiday hours
Thursday, November 21, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following holiday hours for Thanksgiving 2024, which is next Thursday, Nov. 28.
STHS earns 18th consecutive ‘A’ grade for patient safety
Friday, November 15, 2024
For the 18th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety for fall 2024 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.
70 for 70: When COVID came calling
Friday, November 15, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 67: When COVID came calling.
The Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll is now open
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Education, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, and Agenda for Children and Women United of Southeast Louisiana are researching childcare arrangements in Louisiana, and they need your help.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ podcast E12: In Case of Emergency
Friday, November 8, 2024
You know already that St Tammany Health System is the Northshore's premier destination for maternity care. You also know its St Tammany Pediatrics practice is the best place to go for expert pediatric care. But what happens when your little ones have an emergency?
In the Name of the Father: Read our latest issue of Heart to Heart
Thursday, November 7, 2024
It was 1979, and Rich Mauti had every reason to feel on top of the world. Then, on Nov. 16, 1979, news came that would change everything. That’s the day Mauti learned his father had lung cancer, the disease that would eventually claim his life. It would also give the young Mauti a new mission: to tackle cancer with the same passion and dedication he brought to the football field.
70 for 70: Where y’at?
Thursday, November 7, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 66: Where y’at?
Parenting Center’s ‘Letters from Santa’ program returns for 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
With Christmas just around the corner, the elves at St. Tammany Health Foundation and St. Tammany Parenting Center are once again arranging for their pal Santa Claus to write personalized letters to local children.
Parenting Center November 2024 calendar of events, at a glance
Friday, November 1, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for November 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
The STHS Parenting Center's 2024 toy guide is here
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The holidays are here – and so is the STHS Parenting Center’s annual Toy Guide for 2024.
James L. Core, a four-decade member of STHS board, dies
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
James L. Core, vice chairman of the St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners – a body on which he served with distinction for more than 41 years – died Saturday. He was 82.
STHS hosts first NICU reunion since COVID
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Care providers from St. Tammany Health System’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit reunited Sunday (Oct. 27) with some of their former patients, the first such reunion held by the Northshore’s leading provider of maternal care since the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2019.
The Great Pumpkin visits STHS's NICU babies
Monday, October 28, 2024
It’s Halloween season, and to mark the occasion the NICU team at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital dressed up the little peanuts in their care as characters from “Peanuts” the comic strip.
70 for 70: The secret ingredient
Thursday, October 24, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 64: The secret ingredient.
Power of Pearl lung cancer walk returns for second year
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s United in Lung Health Power of Pearl campaign, a monthlong observation timed to coincide with National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, is back. The second annual event includes a T-shirt sale, a special lung screening day and a one-mile community walk.
70 for 70: A grand evolution
Friday, October 18, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 63: A grand evolution.
70 for 70: Hail to the chiefs
Thursday, October 10, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 62: Hail to the chiefs.
Can you pass the #ClearTheCrib Challenge?
Thursday, October 10, 2024
October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, and to mark the occasion Mother-Baby nurses from St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center asked colleagues to take the Clear the Crib Challenge.
A story of luck, gratitude – and a life-saving STHS nurse
Friday, October 4, 2024
Paul Clifton was in the middle of a workout at the Cardiac Rehab gym at St. Tammany Health System's Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion. Then it happened.
CityBusiness names STHS among best workplaces in New Orleans area
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
For the third year running, St. Tammany Health System has been named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work in the New Orleans metro area.
Parenting Center October 2024 schedule, at a glance
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
At look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
Breast cancer T-shirt isn’t just a shirt; to these women, it’s personal
Monday, September 30, 2024
St. Tammany Health Foundation's 2024 breast cancer awareness T-shirts are a symbol of community, of compassion and of the friendships forged among the cancer patients who designed them and their care providers.
RECIPE: Chef Adam Kirzner’s healthy Shrimp Creole
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Chef Austin Kirzner of Covey Rise Farms and Lodge shares his recipe for Shrimp Creole as part of Healthier Northshore’s free Eat Well, Live Well cooking demo series.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ podcast E8: Huddling Up for Healthy Tailgating
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
In the latest episode of St. Tammany Health System’s “Northshore Healthbeat” podcast, we huddle up with Clinical Dieticians Sarah Brignac and Jessica Greer to game-plan suggestions for feeding our appetites for good football and good health all at once.
70 for 70: The shoes off her feet
Thursday, September 12, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 58: The shoes off her feet.
Hurricane Francine: STHS post-storm update, hours
Thursday, September 12, 2024
As the Northshore wakes up this morning to the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, here's the latest updates on the state of St. Tammany Health System facilities.
Francine update: STHS announces adjusted hours
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
With Tropical Storm Francine expected to make landfall Wednesday evening in central-south Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following temporary changes to its operating hours:
STQN announces 2024 third-quarter Medical Director’s Award
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) has presented its third-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Seth McVea for his outstanding performance in achieving pediatric quality goals.
70 for 70: A father’s love
Friday, September 6, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 57: A father’s love.
STHS nurses honored at 2024 Nightingale Awards
Friday, September 6, 2024
The Louisiana Nurses Foundation held its 2024 Nightingale Awards and Gala on Saturday (Aug. 31) in Baton Rouge, and St. Tammany Health System’s Nursing Department was well represented.
Who dat say they wanna be a blood donor?
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s quarterly blood drive is coming up on Friday, Sept. 13, and all successful donors will receive a black-and-gold-themed “Give Dat” T-shirt.
Mauti Cancer Fund donates $500,000 for mobile lung cancer screening unit at STHS
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
In a resounding blow against stubborn population health metrics in South Louisiana, the Rich Mauti Cancer Fund DBA Mauti Cancer Fund on Tuesday presented a $500,000 donation to St. Tammany Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of St. Tammany Health System, for the purchase of a leading-edge mobile lung screening unit for use across the Northshore.
Parenting Center schedule for September 2024, at a glance
Friday, August 30, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for September 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
70 for 70: ‘Heroes among us’
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 56: ‘Heroes among us.’
STHS announces Labor Day 2024 hours
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following special hours for Labor Day weekend 2024 for its clinics and other facilities.
Cordes Outpatient Pavilion alters hours amid renovation
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
As part of an ongoing lobby renovation, St. Tammany Health System’s Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 – an hour earlier than usual – and will remain closed through the Labor Day holiday.
Healing on the halfshell: Program taps cancer patients’ artsy side
Monday, August 26, 2024
As part of a new art therapy program at St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Cancer of Ochsner Medical Center, patients and their caregivers were recently invited to paint oyster shells that will then be sold at THE Gala to raise money for similar cancer center programs.
70 for 70: In the name of the father
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 55: In the name of the father.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ podcast E7: What’s up, Doc? Ask the Pediatrician
Friday, August 16, 2024
Dr. Seth McVea of the St. Tammany Pediatrics clinic in Mandeville answers listeners’ questions on the latest episode of ‘Northshore Healthbeat,’ a twice-monthly podcast from St. Tammany Health System.
70 for 70: Taking root
Friday, August 16, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 54: Taking root.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital among most recommended in Louisiana
Thursday, August 8, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital is among the top-recommended hospitals in Louisiana, according to a state-by-state listing published Tuesday by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Ask the expert: What’s the best sunscreen?
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
We all know we should be wearing sunscreen when we go outside, but what's the best one? We asked dermatologist Dr. Shahraam Kamalpour. Here's what he said.
So you want to work at St. Tammany Health System …
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The STHS Human Resources Department has scheduled a Career Discovery Session for local residents interested in joining the STHS family.
Newsweek names St. Tammany Parish Hospital among best in state, nation
Monday, August 5, 2024
Newsweek has named St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital one of the best hospitals in America and the fourth-best hospital in the state of Louisiana, according to its recently released 2024 rankings.
‘70 Years Later’: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Thursday, August 1, 2024
A quarterly publication from St. Tammany Health System.
Parenting Center August 2024 calendar of events, at a glance
Monday, July 29, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for August 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
70 for 70: First and foremost
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 51: First and foremost.
STHS Parenting Center reaccredited as Certified Autism Center
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center has been reaccredited as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), underscoring the health system’s commitment to providing exceptional care and support to the autism community.
STHS patient care unaffected by global tech outage
Friday, July 19, 2024
A widespread tech outage that has grounded flights and knocked businesses offline in an array of sectors around the globe Friday morning has not directly impacted St. Tammany Health System at this time, although health system leadership said they were monitoring the situation.
70 for 70: The first volunteers
Friday, July 12, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 49: The first volunteers.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ podcast E5: All In for a Healthier Community
Thursday, July 11, 2024
'Northshore Healthbeat' hosts Amy Bouton and Anne Pablovich sit down with United Way of Southeast Louisiana President and CEO Michael Williamson to discuss the triennial Community Health Needs Assessment, or CHNA – including what exactly it is and why it is important for your community that you take part.
Brahms’ ‘Lullaby’ again welcoming births at St. Tammany
Thursday, July 11, 2024
After an extended absence, nurses in the Covington hospital’s New Family Center this week reinstituted the practice of playing Brahms’ “Lullaby” throughout the hospital when a baby is born.
STHS welcomes first class of Family Medicine residents
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has welcomed its inaugural class of Family Medicine resident physicians to the newly launched St. Tammany Health System/Ochsner Family Medicine Residency program, a first-in-the-region initiative designed to train the area’s next generation of primary care physicians.
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation announces new name and logo, renewed mission
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The nonprofit St. Tammany Hospital Foundation on Monday reintroduced itself to the community with a new name, new logo and renewed mission statement.
STHS announces hours for the Fourth of July 2024
Monday, July 1, 2024
In observance of the Fourth of July, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following hours of operation for this coming Thursday (July 4, 2024).
Celebrating July 4th with fireworks? Read this first
Friday, June 28, 2024
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, which means fun, food, family, fireworks – and, for many, trips to the emergency room for fireworks-related injuries. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe.
70 for 70: Let the games begin!
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 46: Let the games begin!
Parenting Center July 2024 schedule, at a glance
Thursday, June 27, 2024
At look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
STHS's Joan Coffman named to Becker's list of 'CEOs to Know'
Monday, June 17, 2024
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of 160 Community Hospital CEOs to Know.
Free Sudden Impact program educates young motorists on dangers of distracted driving
Friday, June 14, 2024
St. Tammany Health System and Louisiana State Police are once more teaming up for Sudden Impact, a free, daylong informational session geared toward young drivers.
70 for 70: Can you dig it?
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 44: Can you dig it?
Parenting Center June 2024 calendar of events, at a glance
Thursday, May 30, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for June 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
70 for 70: ‘Community spirit’
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 43: ‘Community spirit.’
STHS announces 2024 Memorial Day hours
Friday, May 24, 2024
In observance of Memorial Day, St. Tammany Health System will be observing the following hours on Monday (May 27, 2024).
70 for 70: Big personality, big heart
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 42: Big personality, big heart.
70 for 70: Walking the walk
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 42: Walking the walk.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ podcast E2: One new mom’s story
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The newest episode of St. Tammany Health System’s “Northshore Healthbeat” podcast has dropped.
STHS’s Joan Coffman named to Louisiana’s Committee of 100
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Louisiana’s Committee of 100 for Economic Development has selected St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman to serve as a member for 2024.
70 for 70: The first family of St. Tammany
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today, as we approach Mother’s Day weekend, we offer installment No. 40: The first family of St. Tammany.
‘Northshore Healthbeat,’ a new STHS podcast, debuts
Monday, May 6, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has unveiled “Northshore Healthbeat,” a public affairs podcast dedicated to local healthcare issues and happenings, featuring interviews with local care providers, patients and community stakeholders.
Heart of a Tiger: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Friday, May 3, 2024
On the morning after Thanksgiving 2022, Covington native Jeff Schoen underwent an emergency heart procedure at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital. It saved his life. It also changed it in ways he never imagined. That's the cover story in our latest issue of Heart to Heart.
Parenting Center May 2024 calendar of events, at a glance
Thursday, May 2, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for May 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
70 for 70: A St. Tammany time capsule
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 39: A St. Tammany time capsule.
STHS earns 17th consecutive 'A' grade for patient safety
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
For the 17th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety for spring 2024 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.
St. Tammany Pediatrics opens new clinic in Mandeville
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The new St. Tammany Pediatrics clinic, with an integrated Express Care for Kids walk-in and afterhours clinic, began seeing patients Monday (April 29) at its newest facility at 3663 U.S. Highway 190.
STPH again named best hospital by readers of Sophisticated Woman
Monday, April 29, 2024
– For the 19th consecutive year, St. Tammany Health System has been named Best Hospital in West St. Tammany Parish by readers of Sophisticated Woman magazine.
STHS cuts ribbon on family medicine clinic in Covington
Friday, April 26, 2024
St. Tammany Health System cut the ribbon Friday on a new family medicine clinic in north Covington that, in addition to expanding access to medical care for local residents, will educate the region’s next generation of family medicine physicians as part of the health system’s first-in-the-region Family Medicine Residency program.
STHS again achieves Baby-Friendly designation
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has once again earned the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation following a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States.
70 for 70: Here comes the (population) boom
Friday, April 19, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024.
STHS salutes its legion of volunteers at 42nd annual luncheon
Friday, April 19, 2024
Just in time for National Volunteer Week (April 21-27, 2024) St. Tammany Health System on Wednesday celebrated the members of the St. Tammany Hospital Guild – and the decades of service they have provided to the health system – at its 42nd annual Volunteer Awards Banquet.
STHS salutes past chiefs of staff with wall of honor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
St. Tammany Health System installation honors the dozens of doctors who have served as the hospital’s chief of staff over the decades.
70 for 70: What's cookin'?
Thursday, April 11, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 36: A classic from the STHS recipe files.
Parenting Center April 2024 calendar of events, at a glance
Thursday, April 4, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for April 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
Easter Bunny pauses from pre-holiday preparations to visit cancer center
Friday, March 22, 2024
In what has become a springtime tradition, the Easter Bunny paid a visit Thursday afternoon (March 21) to patients and families at St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
70 for 70: Honor roll
Thursday, March 21, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 33: Honor roll.
So you want to work at St. Tammany Health System …
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The STHS Human Resources Department has scheduled a series of Career Discovery Sessions on tap for local residents interested in joining the STHS family.
STHS again honored by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has once again received Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient experience. This 2024 award marks the 16th consecutive year the health system has earned the honor.
STHS New Family Center earns Birth Ready+ designation
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Recognition from Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative further cements facility as the Northshore’s premier destination for maternity care.
70 for 70: Tally ho!
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 31: Tally ho!
STHS Pharmacy at Braswell's marks grand re-opening
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Five months after acquiring Braswell’s pharmacy in Covington, St. Tammany Health System leaders made it official Thursday (Feb. 29, 2024), with a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of the newly branded St. Tammany Health System Pharmacy at Braswell’s.
Parenting Center schedule for March 2024, at a glance
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for March 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
70 for 70: Meet Great Aunt Emmy
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 29: Meet Great Aunt Emmy.
STHS announces expansion of pediatrics practice in Mandeville
Thursday, February 1, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced an expansion of its pediatric practice into the heart of Mandeville, with the planned opening in March of a new St. Tammany Pediatrics clinic and an integrated Express Care for Kids afterhours and weekend clinic all under one roof at 3663 U.S. Highway 190.
70 for 70: Muses' shoeses
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 26: Muses’ shoeses.
STHS announces 2024 Mardi Gras hours
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced its hours of operation for Mardi Gras 2024 at its various clinics and other locations throughout the community.
Parenting Center February 2024 calendar of events, at a glance
Monday, January 29, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for February 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
Miracle on South Tyler Street: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Our visit with the first baby born at St. Tammany Parish Hospital is the cover story for the winter 2024 issue of Heart to Heart, which is packed with both information and inspiration as we continue our unceasing mission to increase access to quality healthcare for Northshore residents.
STHS unveils its 70th anniversary logo
Monday, January 15, 2024
Twelve months from now, on Dec. 1, St. Tammany Health System will mark the 70th anniversary of its flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
STHS recognized for higher quality, cost efficiency in maternity care
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The New Family Center at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.
Parenting Center January 2024 calendar, at a glance
Monday, January 8, 2024
A look at the events and activities on tap for January 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
STHS announces New Year’s hours
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics on both New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, 2023) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2024).
Meet the first baby born at St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
70 years and 60,000 babies later, we catch up with the one who started it all: Cathy Arnold Kemp, who holds the distinction of being the first baby born at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
STHS announces 2023 Christmas hours
Friday, December 22, 2023
With the holiday season upon us, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
STHS colleagues show holiday spirit with Adopt-A-Family program
Friday, December 15, 2023
In what has become a treasured holiday tradition, health system colleagues loaded up hundreds of wrapped Christmas presents – along with 16 bicycles – destined to warm the holidays of local families in need.
STHS named among nation’s best for maternity care by U.S. News
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2023-2024.
The STHS Parenting Center's 2023 toy guide is here
Friday, December 1, 2023
It's time for the annual gift recommendations from the Parenting Center staff for children of various ages.
STHS announces Thanksgiving 2023 holiday hours
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following holiday hours for Thanksgiving 2023, which is this Thursday, Nov. 23.
Parenting Center’s ‘Letters from Santa’ program returns for 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the elves at St. Tammany Hospital Foundation and St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center are once again arranging for their pal Santa Claus to write personalized letters to local children.
A salute to veterans: STHS’s Missing Man Memorial, explained
Friday, November 10, 2023
Saturday (Nov. 11) is Veterans Day, and St. Tammany Health System’s Spiritual Care team is marking the occasion with a “Missing Man Memorial” to honor those service members who haven’t come home.
Diabetes doesn’t have to be an inevitability
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of symptoms, promote healthy living and ensure that people are aware of the risk factors of diabetes.
Something precious this way comes: NICU shows its Halloween spirit
Monday, October 30, 2023
Proving you’re never too little to costume, St. Tammany Health System’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit recently celebrated Halloween by dressing up its little pumpkins for the holiday.
This is the way: STHS unveils interactive hospital map
Friday, October 27, 2023
The health system recently unveiled an electronic wayfinding system designed to guide visitors through the Covington hospital upon their arrival on campus
‘70 for 70’ history project: A whole new chapter
Thursday, October 26, 2023
This article is part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 12: A new chapter.
Cordes Outpatient Pavilion sets Oct. 30 blood drive
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The STHS Cordes Outpatient Pavilion will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday (Oct. 30). All successful donors will receive a shirt and a Mortuary ticket.
Parenting Center November 2023 calendar of events, at a glance
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for November 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
Vote for STHS in Edge of the Lake Reader's Choice Awards
Monday, October 16, 2023
Edge of the Lake magazine has opened up voting for its latest round of Reader’s Choice Awards, and, as always, friends of St. Tammany Health System are encouraged to vote for it in a number of categories covering western St. Tammany Parish.
Time for flu shots; here’s where you can get yours
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Flu season is once more upon us, and to help keep our community protected, the St. Tammany Physicians Network offices in Covington, Folsom, Madisonville and Mandeville have scheduled upcoming flu clinics.
Parenting Center October 2023 calendar of events, at a glance
Monday, October 2, 2023
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for October 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
Healing Arts' first exhibition in 3 years is its biggest yet
Friday, September 29, 2023
On Sept. 26, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s Healing Arts Initiative hosted its latest gallery series, the first since being forced into COVID hibernation three years ago.
Salmon bowl recipe a nutritional powerhouse
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Chef Osman Rodas of Pardo's Restaurant in Mandeville leads Healthier Northshore's latest Eat Well, Live Well cooking demonstration.
STHS, Ochsner announce family medicine residency program
Monday, September 25, 2023
St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health have announced the establishment of a first-in-the-region family medicine residency program, set to welcome its inaugural resident class at a purpose-built clinic in north Covington on July 1, 2024.
Blood Center ups the ante for Oct. 3 drive at STHS
Monday, September 25, 2023
In addition to receiving the previously announced “Rocky Horror Picture Show”-inspired T-shirt, successful donors will also get a free VIP Fast Pass Admission to the Mortuary in New Orleans.
STHS again named among region's best workplaces
Thursday, September 21, 2023
For the second consecutive year, St. Tammany Health System has been named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work in New Orleans.
Hospital parking lot to be re-striped over next several weeks
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The main parking lot at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital will be getting a little TLC over the next several weekends, which may require temporary alterations to traffic flow for visitors.
St. Tammany Health System acquires Braswell’s pharmacy in Covington
Friday, September 15, 2023
St. Tammany Health System, the premier provider of healthcare in northern and western St. Tammany, has acquired the iconic Braswell’s community pharmacy in Covington, health system leadership has announced.
STHS christens its new Obstetric Emergency Department
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has 'cut the cord' on its new Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED), a purpose-built space designed specifically for expectant mothers experiencing the unexpected in their pregnancy journey.
Be a hero; learn how to Stop the Bleed
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Stop the Bleed is a program designed to teach everyday people simple, lifesaving techniques to stabilize someone suffering from uncontrolled bleeding until medical professionals arrive.
STHS announces holiday hours for Labor Day 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
With Labor Day coming up on Monday (Sept. 4, 2023), St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
Parenting Center September 2023 calendar of events, at a glance
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for September 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
STHS earns EPA’s Energy Star Certification
Thursday, August 17, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification for superior energy performance.
Newsweek names STPH one of America's Best Cancer Hospitals
Friday, August 11, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s inaugural listing of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals. It is the highest-ranking Louisiana hospital on the list.
‘World-class cancer care, close to home’: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Friday, August 4, 2023
When we at St. Tammany Health System talk about delivering world-class healthcare close to home for our Northshore neighbors, it is not just some empty marketing slogan. It is both a promise and a guiding principle that undergirds everything we do. We think you will agree the latest issue of our quarterly Heart to Heart magazine speaks to that loudly and clearly.
STHS earns five stars from CMS for 2023
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2023, and St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital is among those institutions receiving the maximum five stars.
New to breastfeeding? New STHS program can help
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has introduced an outpatient lactation consult program designed for new moms in need of assistance or advice as they begin their breast-feeding journey with their new baby.
Home alone? Safe@Home program teaches kids how to hold down the fort
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
With the start of school just around the corner, the St. Tammany Parenting Center is offering a Safe@Home class to teach kids the do’s and don’ts of staying home alone.
Parenting Center August 2023 calendar of events, at a glance
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for August 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
STHS’s Jourdan Wactor honored as a 2023 Child Passenger Safety Hero
Monday, July 24, 2023
Speech Therapist Jourdan Wactor is named one of this year’s Child Passenger Safety Heroes at the 2023 Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Conference in Baton Rouge.
For her, cancer fundraising isn’t just a job. It’s a calling.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The new major gifts specialist at St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit veteran, having previously lent her passion – and her know-how – to Odyssey House, the American Diabetes Association and, most recently, the Al Copeland Foundation, where she served as director.
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation issues call for entries for Healing Arts exhibition
Thursday, July 20, 2023
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation has issued a call for entries for the next Rotating Gallery Series, part of its award-winning Healing Arts Initiative.
RECIPES: These healthy summertime tacos hit the spot
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center has scheduled the next of its regular cooking demonstrations, and this time it puts a healthful spin on a south-of-the-border favorite.
STHS announces July 4th holiday hours
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
With the July 4th holiday near at hand, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
Kids crash the kitchen for quarterly healthy cooking demonstration
Monday, June 26, 2023
For its latest quarterly Eat Well, Live Well cooking demonstration, the public health coalition Healthier Northshore – spearheaded by St. Tammany Health System – turned the kitchen classroom at the Bogalusa YMCA over to kids.
Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Announce Partnership to Create Fully Integrated Cancer Program in Louisiana
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Ochsner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a partnership to create Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeastern Louisiana. The fully integrated cancer program will include St. Tammany Cancer Center — A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center. Cancer patients in the region now have access to cancer treatments that are among the most advanced in the nation.
Parenting Center June 2023 schedule, at a glance
Thursday, June 1, 2023
A look at the events and activities on tap for June 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
Parenting 101: Free workshop series launched for new parents, caregivers
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
On June 5, STHS will launch a free workshop series designed to teach new parents and caregivers what they can expect during their baby’s first year.
St. Tammany again named Best Hospital by readers of Sophisticated Woman
Thursday, May 4, 2023
For the 18th year running, St. Tammany Health System has been named Best Hospital in West St. Tammany Parish by readers of Sophisticated Woman magazine. In addition, St. Tammany Health System’s Dr. Thomas Anzalone was named Best Anesthesiologist, and Dr. Ralph Millett was named Best Internist.
STHS earns 15th consecutive 'A' for patient safety
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
For the 15th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has received an “A” grade for patient safety for spring 2023 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization. It is the only Louisiana health system with 15 consecutive A’s. The next closest has 10.
Parenting Center’s May 2023 schedule, at a glance
Monday, May 1, 2023
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for May 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
'Cooking with Heart': Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Hungry? After seeing the cover of this issue, featuring Chef Gavin Jobe of Meribo in Covington, and reading the accompanying story and recipe on Page 9, we sure are.
April is autism month. Here’s why that’s a big deal
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
April is Autism Awareness Month – but what does that mean, exactly? And how can people who aren’t on the spectrum make the world a more comfortable, inclusive place for those who are?
Wear your support for World Autism Month on your sleeve
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
As part of its annual recognition of April as World Autism Month, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is selling autism awareness and acceptance T-shirts, this year with the theme “Choose to Include.”
Ask an STHS Expert: What are the New Family Center’s visiting rules?
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Part of a series in which St. Tammany Health System experts respond to health-related questions from our Northshore neighbors.
Introducing the STHS Sunflower Award, honoring non-nursing colleagues
Monday, April 3, 2023
St. Tammany Health System introduces the Sunflower Award, honoring the work of non-nursing colleagues.
On the air: Transforming the Northshore into a healthcare hub
Friday, March 31, 2023
A little less than a year ago, local healthcare leaders were working hard to launch Northshore Healthscape, an initiative to shape the Northshore region into a true healthcare destination. Now, almost year into that project, where does Northshore Healthscape stand?
Ask the experts: Is my child ready for a booster seat?
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Part of a series in which St. Tammany Health System experts respond to health-related questions from our Northshore neighbors.
Parenting Center schedule for April 2023, at a glance
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for April 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
20 mealtime tips to improve your health
Thursday, March 23, 2023
March is National Nutrition Month, and the experts at the St. Tammany Parenting Center are marking the occasion with a series of advice columns to help you and your family effectively meet your nutritional needs. Today: 20 mealtime tips to improve your health
10 tips for eating well on a budget, from the STHS Parenting Center
Thursday, March 16, 2023
March is National Nutrition Month, and the experts at the St. Tammany Parenting Center are marking the occasion with a series of advice columns to help parents most effectively meet their children’s nutritional needs.
Nominations now open for Great 100 Nurses of 2023
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Nominations are now open for the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana celebration for 2023.
Recipes: Cancer Center cooking demo gets its Irish on
Friday, March 10, 2023
With St. Patrick’s Day 2023 just a week away, the dietitians at St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, recently featured a pair of appropriately Irish-inspired recipes as part of their most recent cooking demonstration on March 10.
Smart snacking tips for kids, from the STHS Parenting Center
Thursday, March 9, 2023
March is National Nutrition Month, and the experts at the St. Tammany Parenting Center are marking the occasion with a series of advice columns to help parents most effectively meet their children’s nutritional needs. Today’s topic: snacking.
Applications being accepted for STHS 2023 Collegiate Shadowing Program
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s Summer Collegiate Shadowing Program is now accepting applications for summer 2023. The application deadline is April 17.
Why St. Tammany Health System? Let us count the ways …
Friday, February 24, 2023
STHA AVP of Workforce Development Bronwyn Doyle visits The Lake 94.7-FM studios to talk about why STHS is the employer of choice for nurses on the Northshore.
You might be done with COVID, but STHS’s frontline caregivers aren’t
Friday, February 24, 2023
The health system leaders visited frontline caregivers on the COVID unit at its flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Monday to offer thanks -- and doughnuts.
Dr. Margie Strong of St. Tammany Pediatrics retires after decades on the Northshore
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
After 43 years and, by one estimate, some 200,000 patient interactions, Dr. Margie Strong – a fixture in Northshore pediatrics for the past four decades – is hanging up her stethoscope.
STHS announces Mardi Gras 2023 hours
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
With the exception of its Emergency Departments and its Express Care walk-in clinic, all St. Tammany Health System outpatient facilities will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 21, in recognition of Mardi Gras 2023.
A Valentine’s Day history of the STHS twin-hearts logo
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means all manner of heart-shaped things, so we felt it only appropriate to trace the history of St. Tammany Health System’s heart-shaped logo.
Parenting Center February 2023 schedule, at a glance
Thursday, January 26, 2023
At at-a-glance look at at the events and activities on tap in February 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
‘The Heart of St. Tammany’: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Monday, January 23, 2023
“We are the heartbeat of our community.” Those are the first words of our St. Tammany Health System mission statement, so it’s only fitting that the cover of our first 2023 issue of Heart to Heart magazine features an image of a heart.
Stop the Bleed training now includes online option
Monday, January 23, 2023
Stop the Bleed, a program formed to teach everyday people simple, lifesaving techniques to stabilize someone suffering from uncontrolled bleeding until medical professionals arrive, has introduced a free, interactive online course available on its website.
Parenting Center January 2023 schedule, at a glance
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for January 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for January 2023
Monday, December 19, 2022
As part of its mission to treat the whole patient, St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, hosts free monthly classes on a variety of topics – from meditation to tai chi to music therapy and more – for diagnosed cancer patients.
STHS tradition brightens holidays for more than 100 local children
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
In what has become a holiday tradition, health system colleagues on Monday delivered several car loads of wrapped Christmas presents to the Department of Children and Family Services in Covington, all of which will be delivered to Northshore families in need.
Cancer center, Ruby's Kids spread holiday cheer
Friday, December 9, 2022
Santa paid an early Christmas visit Wednesday (Dec. 7) to St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center – but instead of eight tiny reindeer, he came with one big train.
Parenting Center December 2022 schedule, at a glance
Thursday, December 1, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
Parenting Center’s ‘Letters from Santa’ campaign is back for 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tthe elves at St. Tammany Hospital Foundation and St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center are once again arranging for their pal Santa Claus to write personalized letters to local children.
STHS earns 14th consecutive A-grade for safety
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
For the 14th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has received an A for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.
Gestational Diabetes: After the diagnosis
Monday, November 14, 2022
Every year, 2% to 10% of pregnant women in the United States are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, but with guidance from a dietitian or diabetes education specialist, it doesn’t have to be a scary, depressing or stressful time.
On the Air: How STHS's Virtual Care Now program changes the game
Thursday, November 10, 2022
With St. Tammany Health System’s Virtual Care Now program, you can get the same-day appointment over your smart phone or tablet – and without even leaving your house.
While you’re changing your clocks this weekend …
Friday, November 4, 2022
Get ready to “fall back” this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 a.m.
Quilters offer artful thanks to STHS for work during pandemic
Friday, November 4, 2022
On Tuesday (Nov. 1, 2022), Vizient presented St. Tammany Health System with a unique, handmade expression of gratitude: an approximately 5-foot-square quilt handcrafted by an international team of quilters
Meet Dr. Margaret Leefe, the newest pediatrician at St. Tammany
Thursday, November 3, 2022
This month, she joined St. Tammany Pediatrics, St. Tammany Health System’s growing primary care practice for children
Parenting Center November 2022 schedule, at a glance
Friday, October 28, 2022
Hed: Parenting Center November 2022 schedule, at a glance At look at the events and activities on tap at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
STHS unveils Virtual Care Now, same-day primary care from anywhere
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
In an expansion of its digital health offerings, St. Tammany Health System has announced Virtual Care Now, a healthcare innovation in which patients can schedule same-day virtual visits with a healthcare provider dedicated solely to conducting such electronic visits.
The Parenting Center’s 2022 Holiday Toy Guide is here
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Don’t look now, but Christmas is coming, which means it’s time for the St. Tammany Parenting Center's annual toy guide.
Magnolia Trace students join breast cancer awareness campaign
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Members of the Mandeville school’s K-Kids club – a Kiwanis offshoot aimed at nurturing leadership skills in youngsters – held a T-shirt sale recently that raised more than $550 to benefit St. Tammany Health System’s breast cancer awareness campaign.
COVID, flu, RSV, monkeypox: What you need to know
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Even if you manage to avoid the viruses swirling throughout our community, the nonstop worry they generate is enough to make a person sick. But just how concerned should we be about each of these current health threats?
It’s flu-shot season; here’s how you can get yours
Monday, October 3, 2022
It’s flu season, which means it’s also flu-shot season. Here are dates and times of pop-up flu-shot clinics being offered this year at our St. Tammany Physicians Network offices throughout western St. Tammany Parish.
Parenting Center October 2022 schedule, at a glance
Thursday, September 29, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
STHS Parenting Center named a Certified Autism Center
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center has been named a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
Three sets of twins leave STHS's NICU on same day
Monday, September 12, 2022
What’s cuter than a set of twins? How about THREE sets of twins, all being discharged from the St. Tammany Health System NICU on the same day today (Sept. 12, 2022).
Tales from the NICU: Celebrating STHS’s snuggliest patients
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
September is Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Awareness Month, and, since St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center has long been the Northshore’s premiere maternity unit – with 60,000 babies born since 1954, and counting – we thought we’d ask the parents of some of our snuggliest patients to share their experiences.
Sculptures add touch of undersea whimsy to hospital campus
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Nine original undersea sculptures by Covington artist Robert Post have found a home at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital.
Parenting Center September 2022 schedule, at a glance
Friday, August 26, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
On the air: The ease and convenience of virtual health
Friday, August 12, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Assistant Vice President of Strategy Kelly Rabalais visits The Lake 94.7 FM studios to discuss how technology is changing healthcare.
STHS Express Care clinic relocating today to 80 Gardenia Drive
Friday, August 5, 2022
St. Tammany Health System’s Express Care walk-in clinic will be closed today (Friday, Aug. 5, 2022) ahead of its reopening Saturday (Aug. 6) at the St. Tammany Physician’s Network Covington office at 80 Gardenia Drive, Suite B.
Parenting Center August 2022 schedule, at a glance
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
U.S. News & World Report ranks STHS among best in state
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
St. Tammany Parish Hospital, the flagship facility of St. Tammany Health System, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the best regional hospitals in Louisiana, ranking second-best in the New Orleans metropolitan area and fourth-best statewide.
STHS Parenting Center to close ahead of relocation
Friday, July 22, 2022
In early August 2022, the Parenting Center at St. Tammany Health System will relocate to 71338 Highway 21 in Covington, adjacent to the health system’s Express Care clinic.
‘Riding High’: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Friday, July 22, 2022
See the latest edition of our quarterly magazine highlighting good news and updates from St. Tammany’s hometown hospital
On the air: Talking with pediatrician Dr. Seth McVea
Friday, July 22, 2022
On Monday (July 18), Dr. Seth McVea joined St. Tammany Health System’s pediatrics practice, operating alongside Dr. Jennifer Miles at the practice’s Mandeville location (201 St. Ann Drive).
Meet Dr. Seth McVea, St. Tammany’s newest (and maybe happiest) pediatrician
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Dr. Seth McVea, a native of Franklinton and an LSU graduate, is the newest pediatrician at St. Tammany Pediatrics. Dr. McVea, who is accepting new patients, works out of the practice’s Mandeville clinic at 201 St. Ann Drive in Mandeville.
Free program educates young motorists on dangers of distracted driving
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
St. Tammany Health System and Louisiana State Police are teaming up for Sudden Impact, a free, daylong informational session open to the public and geared toward young drivers.
Parenting Center July 2022 schedule, at a glance
Monday, June 27, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
STHS again honored for Outstanding Patient Experience
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The 2022 recognition from Healthgrades places the health system in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals for patient experience.
Nominations now open for Great 100 Nurses of 2022
Monday, June 20, 2022
Nominations, which can be made online at g100nurses.awardsplatform.com, are open through July 21.
Teen health to be focus of free Youth Empowerment Summit
Monday, June 20, 2022
St. Tammany Health System is teaming with the West St. Tammany YMCA to host a free Youth Empowerment Summit at which healthcare professionals will provide local kids with tips and guidance.
STHS New Family Center now a breast milk donor depot
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Northshore donors will now be able to drop off their milk at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital rather than shipping it or driving it to the south shore for processing.
STHS again named an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence
Monday, June 13, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has again been named an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence by the Infectious Disease Society of America, an honor conferred upon institutions that demonstrate excellence by integrating best practices in the challenging areas related to antimicrobial stewardship.
How LDH's ‘Pink Letter Campaign’ could save your Medicaid
Monday, June 13, 2022
To help inform Louisiana residents of the changes – and, more importantly, to ensure they don’t lose coverage – LDH has launched a “Pink Letter Campaign,” a one-time, direct-to-member initiative that includes a pink-colored mailer sent to every Medicaid household.
STHS marks Memorial Day 2022 with tribute to veterans
Monday, May 30, 2022
In a show of respect and gratitude to the nation’s veterans, members of St. Tammany Health System’s Security Department and its Spiritual Care Team on Monday held a solemn flag ceremony in the cafeteria of the health system’s Covington hospital, where a Missing Man Memorial was also set up.
STHS invites community to free Stop the Bleed classes
Monday, May 30, 2022
The Stop the Bleed program is part of a national initiative to train members of the community to stabilize a wound until EMTs arrive.
Parenting Center June 2022 schedule, at a glance
Monday, May 30, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap over the next month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
Impacted by the baby formula shortage? Here’s what you need to know …
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued the following guidance, which St. Tammany Health System is sharing in the interests of keeping our community informed and safe.
Critical blood shortage prompts call for local donations
Friday, May 13, 2022
The nationwide blood shortage afflicting U.S. hospitals and health systems since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Northshore blood supplies, with Rh negative in particular short supply locally.
10 tips for getting your child to eat healthily
Monday, May 9, 2022
You are the most important influence on your child. Consequently, there are many things you can do to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life.
Here’s your Safe Kids Week 2022 safety checklist
Monday, May 9, 2022
This week (May 8-14, 2022) is Safe Kids Week, and the Parenting Center at St. Tammany Health System is marking the occasion by providing local parents with a list of simple actions that can make a big difference for the safety of their children.
Support children with disabilities this GiveNOLA Day
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
GiveNOLA Day is a local day of giving in the Greater New Orleans area, including the Northshore. Generous donors pour out their support to their favorite nonprofits, and this year, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is asking for your support for a special initiative through our hospital's Parenting Center.
Parenting Center May 2022 calendar, at a glance
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
A look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
On the air: Why autism acceptance matters
Monday, April 11, 2022
April is World Autism Month, and St. Tammany Hospital Foundation Board Member Sunny McDaniel joined St. Tammany Health System’s Cindy Ingram to talk about both organizations’ ongoing initiative to promote not just autism awareness but autism acceptance in our community.
Parenting Center April 2022 calendar, at a glance
Sunday, March 27, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
While you’re changing those clocks this weekend …
Friday, March 11, 2022
Changing the clock isn’t the only thing you should do this weekend. It’s also a perfect time to conduct a whole-home safety check.
STHS earns newest birthing accolade
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has achieved the 2022 Louisiana Birth Ready Designation from the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC).
So you’re pregnant. Now what?
Friday, February 25, 2022
Here are five things you can do to prepare your heart and home for your precious addition, from the childcare experts at St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center.
Guild makes $41,000 donation to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
On Monday (Feb. 21), members of the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild presented St. Tammany Health System and St. Tammany Hospital Foundation leadership with their annual donation, this year in the amount of $41,000.
Parenting Center February 2022 schedule, at a glance
Friday, January 28, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
Tips to protect a child from choking -- and what to do if they are
Monday, January 10, 2022
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, one child dies every five days from choking on food, making it the leading cause of death in children ages 14 and under – but there are things parents and caregivers can do to keep their children safe.
Parenting Center January 2022 schedule, at a glance
Friday, January 7, 2022
At look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center.
STHS and Ochsner Urgent Care holiday hours announced
Thursday, December 23, 2021
St. Tammany Health System and its partner Ochsner Health have announced holiday hours for their local Urgent Care and Express Care locations.
Cancer Center patients get an early taste of Christmas
Thursday, December 23, 2021
On Wednesday, Dec. 15, employees of St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health System went into elf mode, distributing bundles of Christmas cheer to families of cancer patients, all donated by the nonprofit Ruby’s Kids.
STHS colleagues again give Santa a helping hand
Monday, December 13, 2021
Santa’s little helpers were hard at work Monday morning (Dec. 13) at St. Tammany Health System, loading up sleigh-loads of gifts donated by health system colleagues to 40 local families through the Office of Children and Family Services in Covington.
On the air: Looking back at 2021 and forward to 2022
Friday, December 10, 2021
As we nudge nearer to the cusp of a new year, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman recently visited The Lake 98.7 FM studios to look back at 2021 and ahead to 2022.
The Parenting Center’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide is here!
Thursday, December 9, 2021
To help you while you hunt for the perfect present, here are some quick tips for buying toys that kids will love.
Parenting Center’s ‘Letters from Santa’ campaign returns
Thursday, December 2, 2021
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation and St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center are once again arranging for their pal Santa Claus to write personalized letters to local children.
STHS announces 2021 holiday hours
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
With the holiday season upon us, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
‘Cajun Christmas’ blood drive set for Dec. 1 at STHS
Monday, November 22, 2021
, St. Tammany Health System will host a blood drive on Dec. 1 in the Mandeville/Covington room of its Covington hospital campus (1202 S. Tyler St.) from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
STHS now administering pediatric COVID vaccines
Friday, November 12, 2021
Following its approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, St. Tammany Health System is now administering Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 pediatric vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old.
Seven STHS physicians named to statewide Top Doctors list
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Louisiana Life magazine has released its list of the top local doctors for 2021, and seven St. Tammany Health System physicians are in that number.
Oh, baby! STHS opens new neonatal ICU with a second-line
Friday, October 22, 2021
Wednesday (Oct. 20) was moving day for St. Tammany Health System’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the health system’s doctors and nurses relocated to their roomier new digs in true South Louisiana style: with a second-line.
It’s flu vaccine time. Here’s where you can get yours …
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
COVID-19 might be getting all the headlines, but flu season 2021 is upon us, and to help keep our community protected, the St. Tammany Physicians Network offices in Madisonville, Folsom and Covington have scheduled upcoming flu clinics.
National Seat Check Saturday set for this weekend
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
This Saturday (Sept. 25) is National Seat Check Saturday, and the STHS Parenting Center is encouraging local parents to mark the occasion by making sure their child’s car seat is properly installed.
STHS pediatrics practices, Express Care temporary relocate due to Ida damage
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Covington complex housing our St. Tammany Pediatrics clinic, our Pediatrics Therapy department and our walk-in Express Care clinic suffered roof damage significant enough to warrant the temporary relocation of all three practices until more long-term solutions are reached.
The doctors are in at STPN primary care clinics post-Ida
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
St. Tammany Physicians Network’s primary care clinics in Covington, Folsom, Mandeville and Madisonville – including St. Tammany Pediatrics and our Express Care clinic – are all now seeing patients, although some have been temporarily relocated due to Hurricane Ida damage.
STHS doctors conducting virtual visits post-Ida
Thursday, September 2, 2021
St. Tammany Health System is still operating under emergency operations in the wake of Hurricane Ida, but doctors from our primary care, pediatrics and orthopedics clinics are conducting virtual visits to serve the community in this time of need.
Just the Facts: Keeping kids safe from COVID while in school
Thursday, August 26, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19 and the COVID vaccines.
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine wins FDA’s full approval
Monday, August 23, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday morning gave its full approval to Pfizer|BioNTech’s two-shot COVID-19 vaccine, a regulatory move health experts hope will mark a turning point in the pandemic.
Parenting tips: Creating afterschool routines that work
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
While we rejoice that our children have returned to the excitement of learning, many parents also cringe at the thought of afterschool meltdowns, homework struggles and bedtime tantrums.
VIDEO | Welcome to St. Tammany Health System
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
At St. Tammany Health System, we’ve been caring for our Northshore neighbors since our founding in December 1954 as St. Tammany Parish Hospital. A lot has changed in that time, and we’re proud of the technologically advanced regional medical center we’ve grown to become. Join us for a video tour of our Covington hospital – and we look forward to caring for your family’s healthcare needs for years to come.
New Family Center again earns breastfeeding designation
Thursday, July 29, 2021
– St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center has for the second time earned the Gift Shining Star designation, the highest designation within The Gift program.
On the air: Talking the Parenting Center, which is free for a limited time
Monday, July 19, 2021
Lori Cage recently visited The Lake 94.7-FM to talk about the STHParenting Center and the classes and events they have coming up, including the always-popular Monster Mash Halloween event.
Girls summit to focus on preteen health opportunities
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Community health outreach for 10-to-13-year-olds to address health, nutrition and development
Parenting tips: Breaking bad news to kids
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
When a serious illness strikes a loved one, it can feel overwhelming to imagine telling your child. That’s only natural. We all want to shield our children from pain. But hiding the truth can do more harm than good. Here are some key things to remember when talking to children about serious illness.
5 tips to make trips to the pediatrician a breeze
Monday, May 17, 2021
Soothing young children's nerves before a trip to the doctor isn’t easy, but there are strategies that can work better than others.
COVID vaccine now available to patients as young as 12
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Following new guidance from the CDC, FDA the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Louisiana Department of Health, St. Tammany Health System is now accepting COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children as young as 12 years old.
How luck, training helped an STHS nurse save a school bus driver
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Quick thinking by a St. Tammany Health System nurse anesthetist, along with a lot of luck and perhaps a little divine intervention, helped save the life of a beloved Madisonville school bus driver who suffered a medical emergency earlier this week while driving a bus full of elementary school children.
A special thank you for National Nurses Week 2021
Monday, May 10, 2021
With National Nurses Week continuing through Wednesday (May 12), we at STHS want to thank our nurses for their daily displays of dedication, professionalism and compassion.
STHS ranked among Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience
Monday, April 26, 2021
Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among its list of Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience in its size category, medium hospitals and health systems.
STHS cuts ribbon on new four-story patient tower
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
St. Tammany Health System leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday (April 13) on one of the biggest expansions in the organization’s 67-year history, a four-story, $56 million new patient tower blending state-of-the-art medical technology with the health system’s long-standing Healing Arts philosophy.
Bone and Joint Clinic becomes STHS’s fourth Certified Autism Center
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s Bone and Joint Clinic in Covington has joined the health system’s pediatric inpatient units, pediatric emergency department and pediatric clinic in earning the Certified Autism Center designation.
Is your teen getting enough sleep?
Monday, April 12, 2021
Data from four national surveys conducted from 2007 to 2013 found that nearly 69% of American high school students don't get enough sleep each night.
An Easter milestone: COVID count hits zero at STHS
Monday, April 5, 2021
Easter was a particularly joyous day at St. Tammany Health System this year. On Sunday morning (April 4), for the first time in 13 months, the health system had zero patients in COVID care at its Covington hospital.
STHS to ‘Light It Up Blue’ in April for Autism Awareness Month
Monday, March 29, 2021
St. Tammany Health System will “Light It Up Blue” for the month of April, illuminating a handful of its Covington facilities in blue light as part of an international campaign to raise autism awareness.
Parenting tips: Feeding your toddler or preschooler
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Helpful tips when it comes to feeding toddlers and preschoolers, from the experts at St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center
State expands COVID vaccine eligibility to 16+ with qualifying conditions
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
A year to the day after the Louisiana’s first confirmed case of COVID-19, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday (March 9) that the state is expanding vaccine eligibility effective immediately.
Parenting tips: Is it potty time for your child?
Monday, March 1, 2021
Pooped out by the mere idea of trying to potty train your toddler? You’re not alone. Potty training can be a difficult time for any parent or caregiver.
Another STHS pediatric department earns autism certification
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
St. Tammany Pediatrics, the primary care pediatric practice of St. Tammany Health System, has been named a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Education Standards (IBCCES).
Parenting tips: When naptime is a nightmare
Friday, February 19, 2021
Sometimes, a lullaby isn’t enough – which can make bedtime and naptime more of a nightmare than a sweet dream for parents and caregivers of small children.
STHS announces Mardi Gras 2021 hours
Friday, February 12, 2021
With the exception of its Emergency Departments and its Express Care walk-in clinic, all St. Tammany Health System facilities will be closed Feb. 16 in recognition of Mardi Gras 2021.
Krewe of Muses brings Mardi Gras spirit to STHS
Friday, February 12, 2021
There won’t be any Mardi Gras parades this year, thanks to COVID-19, but members of one New Orleans superkrewe are making sure the healthcare heroes at St. Tammany Health System get at least a taste of Carnival anyway.
Parenting tips: Rolling out the red carpet for your little VIP
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Making a child feel welcome starts with making sure they’ve got a comfortable space in which to play or work
Teaching children respect starts with showing them respect
Friday, January 29, 2021
The key to healthy communication is to communicate your thoughts and feelings to your children in a manner that does not purposefully hurt them or encourage them to think less of themselves.
Hospital Guild makes $18K donation to STH Foundation
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Annual gift to be earmarked largely for the health system's pediatric offerings.
A New Hope: Read the latest edition of Heart to Heart
Monday, January 25, 2021
As bad as 2020 was, the new year dawns with no shortage of hope. That’s the theme of the January 2021 edition of Heart to Heart, St. Tammany Health System’s quarterly magazine.
Welcome to the house that nurses built
Friday, January 22, 2021
It’s not as if they were out there with hammers and drywall knives, but St. Tammany Health System’s nursing team played a nonetheless crucial role in the design of STHS’s new patient tower.
Parenting tips: Teaching children to follow directions
Monday, January 18, 2021
Following directions sounds easy enough, but adults often give children directions that they do not understand and don’t know how to follow.
STHS is now hiring healthcare heroes
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
To help fill a number of new and open positions, STHS has scheduled an open house to be hosted by Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton and other members of our dynamic nursing leadership team from 4 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 2.
Governor extends coronavirus restrictions until Feb. 10
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The extension will maintain 50% occupancy limits for most businesses. Additionally, bars can open to indoor service at 25% capacity but only if their parish has seen two straight weeks of 5% or less positivity.
Parenting tips: How safe is your child online?
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
In our COVID-19 world, it is important now more than ever for parents to have conversations with our children about internet safety.
Playing by the rules: Tips for a happier household
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The purpose of family rules is for parents and children to establish consistent guidelines that will help everyone know what is and what isn’t expected of them.
STQN announces 2020 Q4 Medical Director’s Award
Monday, January 4, 2021
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2020 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Jill Gibson for achieving the lowest C-section rate and the highest deliveries in November.
Meet St. Tammany’s Baby New Year 2021
Monday, January 4, 2021
The first baby born at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital in 2021 was Levi Jacob Thomas, who arrived at 10:14 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Retired nurses sought to help administer COVID vaccines
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues to ramp up, St. Tammany Health System is seeking retired nurses willing to volunteer to help administer them.
Encouragement is key to building your child’s confidence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Tips from the experts at St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center to help with encouraging your children:
STHS publishes 2020 holiday hours
Thursday, December 24, 2020
For the convenience of our patients and community as the holiday season arrives, below find St. Tammany Health System’s 2020 holidays hours below, from Thanksgiving through Jan. 1.
Governor extends Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
With coronavirus infections still raging statewide, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday (Dec. 22) that Louisiana will remain under Phase 2 of its COVID-19 restrictions for at least another three weeks, until Jan. 13.
Sign of the times: New STHS logo installed on hospital
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Crews with Sign Lite installed an illuminated, 9-foot version of St. Tammany Health System’s new double-hearts logo – unveiled a year ago this month – outside its Covington hospital on Monday (Dec. 21).
COVID-19 vaccine myths, debunked
Monday, December 21, 2020
With shipments of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sunday (Dec. 20), just a week after Pfizer-BioNTech’s began distribution, the coronavirus news has been coming fast and furious – but so have the COVID vaccine myths.
St. Tammany Health System named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group in an announcement released Tuesday (Dec. 8).
Santa teams with Parenting Center for ‘Letters from Santa’ campaign
Monday, December 7, 2020
Before Santa loads up his sleigh and hits the skies, he’s teaming up with the STHS Parenting Center to send personalized letters to all of his biggest little fans.
The future of COVID: Vaccines are coming, but then what?
Thursday, December 3, 2020
As the saying goes, it’s always darkest before the dawn – but there’s a glimmer of light not too far in the distance regarding COVID.
Northshore hospitals team for #MaskUp campaign
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Northshore hospital leaders are coming together to urge residents to mask up in response to the recent local surge in COVID-19 cases.
St. Tammany Health System CEO Joan Coffman gives thanks in Healthcare Journal of New Orleans Q-and-A
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
We all know that 2020 has been a difficult year, particularly for healthcare workers. But, as St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman points out in the December 2020 issue of the Healthcare Journal of New Orleans, there are, indeed, plenty of reason to be thankful.
Chest pain? Here’s what you should do
Friday, October 9, 2020
Ever since March, when it first reared its head locally, COVID-19 – and how to avoid catching it – has dominated the thoughts of nearly everyone everywhere every day. In many cases, though, that’s been to the detriment of their health from a non-COVID standpoint.
Chest pain? Here’s what you should do
Friday, October 9, 2020
Ever since March, when it first reared its head locally, COVID-19 – and how to avoid catching it – has dominated the thoughts of nearly everyone everywhere every day. In many cases, though, that’s been to the detriment of their health from a non-COVID standpoint.
STQN announces 2020 Q3 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its third-quarter 2020 Medical Director’s Award to Dr. David Toups for his leadership and tireless work in developing processes that improve patient throughput and enhance the patient experience in St. Tammany Health System’s Emergency Department.
Taming the tantrums: Tips for exasperated parents
Monday, October 5, 2020
Advice from the family experts at St. Tammany Health System's Parenting Center to help you deal with your child's temper tantrums.
Taming the tantrums: Tips for exasperated parents
Monday, October 5, 2020
Tips from St. Tammany Health System's Parenting Center to help you deal with your child's temper tantrums.
Four STHS Security officers promoted to sergeant
Friday, September 11, 2020
When the sun rose Friday, they were rank-and-file security officers. By the time they left for the day, however, Anthony Fortier, David Reed, Tirrell Washington and Eric Wiggins of the St. Tammany Health System Security Department all had new titles – and new stripes on their uniform shirts.
Visitation policy revised amid COVID-19 surge
Friday, September 11, 2020
Amid a continued spike of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our hospital, St. Tammany Health System is limiting visitation to one adult caregiver (18 years or older) per patient per day.
STHS earns international autism certification
Friday, September 11, 2020
Two St. Tammany Health System Pediatric Departments are now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The designation means that physicians and staff in the inpatient pediatric unit and pediatric emergency department completed an additional autism-specific training and certification program to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
Meet Dr. Catherine Pechon, Madisonville’s newest family physician
Friday, September 11, 2020
Board-certified in family medicine and with interests in preventative healthcare and wellness, women’s health, and weight management, Dr. Catherine Pechon in July joined St. Tammany Health System’s new family medicine practice in Madisonville, at 1520 Highway 22.
STHS Madisonville clinic transitions to full-family primary care practice
Friday, September 11, 2020
After three years of functioning as a pediatrics practice, St. Tammany Health System’s Madisonville clinic at 1520 Highway 22 is transitioning back to a full-family primary care practice.
When teaching kids discipline, it’s all about positivity
Friday, September 11, 2020
The word “discipline” comes from the root word “disciple,” meaning to “follow in love.” That makes sense, since our role as parents is to be our child’s first teacher and disciplinarian. It’s also an enormous responsibility. After all, as parents, we lay down the foundation for our children, giving them the tools they will need to flourish in society.
Back-to-school tips to help get the year off to a smart start
Thursday, September 10, 2020
From organization to homework, getting back into a regular school schedule can be a challenging task for children and caregivers alike. A little advance planning, however, can make the experience easier for everyone involved.
Back-to-school tips to help get the year off to a smart start
Friday, September 4, 2020
From organization to homework, getting back into a regular school schedule can be a challenging task for children and caregivers alike. A little advance planning, however, can make the experience easier for everyone involved.
STHS earns international autism certification
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Two St. Tammany Health System Pediatric Departments are now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
STHS Madisonville clinic transitions to full-family primary care practice
Thursday, August 20, 2020
After three years of functioning as a pediatrics practice, St. Tammany Health System’s Madisonville clinic at 1520 Highway 22 is transitioning back to a full-family primary care practice.
When teaching kids discipline, it’s all about positivity
Friday, August 7, 2020
The word “discipline” comes from the root word “disciple,” meaning to “follow in love.” That makes sense, since our role as parents is to be our child’s first teacher and disciplinarian.
Meet Dr. Catherine Pechon, Madisonville’s newest family physician
Monday, August 3, 2020
Board-certified in family medicine and with interests in preventative healthcare and wellness, women’s health, and weight management, Pechon in July joined St. Tammany Health System’s new family medicine practice in Madisonville, at 1520 Highway 22.
Visitation policy revised amid COVID-19 surge
Monday, August 3, 2020
Amid a continued spike of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our hospital, St. Tammany Health System is limiting visitation to one adult caregiver (18 years or older) per patient per day.
Four STHS Security officers promoted to sergeant
Friday, July 31, 2020
When the sun rose Friday, they were rank-and-file security officers. By the time they left for the day, however, Anthony Fortier, David Reed, Tirrell Washington and Eric Wiggins of the St. Tammany Health System Security Department all had new titles – and new stripes on their uniform shirts.
Do hot or cold temperatures affect COVID-19 coronavirus?
Thursday, March 26, 2020
A closer look at the virus behind the pandemic.
STHS Baby New Year 2020
Thursday, January 2, 2020
First Children's Hospital On Northshore
Monday, July 8, 2019
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