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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.
'The sky is the limit' as cancer center partnership brings innovation to local patients
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center was built in 2021 in Covington as a partnership between St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner. In June 2023, a partnership between Ochsner and MD Anderson Cancer Center brought the world-renowned expertise of MD Anderson to the center.
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.
Heart of a Tiger: After health scare, lawyer Jeff Schoen is a new man
Tuesday, April 30, 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.
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 Respiratory team again wins Hospital of the Year honors
Monday, April 29, 2024
The Louisiana Society for Respiratory Care has named St. Tammany Health System 2023 Hospital of the Year for Respiratory Care among hospitals with more than 200 beds.
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.
70 for 70: A tradition is born
Thursday, April 25, 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. 38: A tradition is born.
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.
Hospital Guild celebrated for milestone gift
Monday, April 8, 2024
Its 2024 donation pushes the cumulative amount the all-volunteer group has given to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation past the half-million-dollar mark.
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.
STQN announces 2024 first-quarter Medical Director’s Award
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) has presented its first-quarter Medical Director’s Award to two member physicians, Dr. Joseph Bobrowski and Dr. Ralph Millet, for attaining a perfect score on the St. Tammany Health System ambulatory dashboard for 2023.
RECIPE | Pecans, chickpea pasta are stars of latest cooking demo
Monday, April 1, 2024
Chef Osman Rodas of Pardo's Restaurant in Mandeville recently shared his receipe for Pecan Pesto Chicken during Healthier Northshore's latest Eat Well, Live Well cooking demonstration.
70 for 70: The dawn of a new era
Thursday, March 28, 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. 34: The dawn of a new era.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for April 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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 reaccredited as Chest Pain Center by American College of Cardiology
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.
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.
70 for 70: ‘Our heart and soul’
Thursday, March 14, 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, installment No. 32: ‘Our heart and soul.’
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 colleagues recognized for support of service members
Monday, March 4, 2024
The National Guard recently presented two health system colleagues with its Patriot Award, bestowed upon individuals who are especially supportive of team members who are also service members.
STHS Med Staff announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients
Friday, March 1, 2024
The St. Tammany Health System Medical Staff on Thursday announced the names of the two health system colleagues selected to receive its spring 2024 scholarships.
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.
70 for 70: ‘Spoke only a little and smiled a lot’
Thursday, February 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.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for March 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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.
Free Ladies Night Out screening event set for March 8 at Covington Beer Garden
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Event will include a glitter bar, boutique shopping with Broad Magnolia, mammograms aboard the health system’s Be Well Bus, and a full line-up of health education and screening opportunities with local physicians.
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.
Retired STHS docs among Franklinton’s Citizens of the Year
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Retired STHS family medicine physicians Dr. Libeau Berthelot, Dr. Gerald Foret and Dr. Mark James were named Citizens of the Year for 2023 by Franklinton Mayor Gregory Route.
70 for 70: ‘First place’
Thursday, February 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. 28: “First place.”
STHS ranked among nation’s best in 10 areas, including patient safety
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among the Best Hospitals in America, placing it in the top 10% in 10 distinct specialty areas for 2024, including in the top 6% for patient safety.
70 for 70: ‘Eat to Your Heart’s Content’
Thursday, February 8, 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. 27: “Eat to Your Heart’s Content.”
Cancer Center’s therapeutic food pantry a community effort
Thursday, February 8, 2024
In place nearly four years, the therapeutic food pantry at St. Tammany Cancer Center is stocked through twice-weekly deliveries from the Food Bank, as well as through additional support from donors to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation.
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.
Bone & Joint Clinic expansion nearly doubles facility's size
Monday, January 29, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s Bone & Joint Clinic recently unveiled an expansion of its facility on Louisiana 21, nearly doubling its physical footprint from 7,700 square feet to 12,900 square feet.
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.
70 for 70: Beaming with pride
Friday, January 26, 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, installment No. 25: Beaming with pride.
STHS cuts ribbon on St. Tammany Academic Center for Northshore healthcare students
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
In what is being hailed as a watershed moment for healthcare education on the Northshore, St. Tammany Health System leaders were joined Monday (Jan. 21) by local education stakeholders and government officials to cut the ribbon on the St. Tammany Academic Center, a free-standing education facility in Covington designed to train the region’s next generation of healthcare professionals.
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.
70 for 70: Prescription for progress
Thursday, January 18, 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. 24: Prescription for progress.
Free Advance Care Planning workshops announced
Thursday, January 18, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s Palliative Medicine and Advance Care Planning Steering Committee has announced the continuation of their Advance Care Planning and Education Walk-Up Workshop series in 2024.
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.
70 for 70: A pillar of the community
Friday, January 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. 23: A pillar of the community.
STQN Announces 2023 Fourth-Quarter Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, January 11, 2024
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its fourth-quarter Medical Director’s award to three member physicians – Drs. Angela Buonagura, Jennifer Daly and Natalie Fitton – in recognition of their leadership in creating a center of excellence at the St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion.
RECIPE | These Pyre pork chops will get you fired up about flavor
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Chef Jeff Mattia of Pyre BBQ in Mandeville shares his recipe for Grilled Pork Chops and Bourbon Roasted Carrots as part of Healthier Northshore’s free Eat Well, Live Well cooking demonstration series.
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.
Healthier Northshore partnership serves up fresh produce to Bogalusa food bank
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
– Healthier Northshore, a community health initiative spearheaded by St. Tammany Health System, recently completed its first harvest and distribution of fresh produce for food bank clients at the Bogalusa Help Center.
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.
70 for 70 | The first nurses
Thursday, January 4, 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. 22: The first nurses.
70 for 70 | A team of champions
Thursday, December 28, 2023
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. 21: A team of champions.
New program meets heart patients where they live. Literally.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
A pilot program launched this past spring by the health system’s Home Health Services team is designed to help congestive heart failure patients more effectively manage their condition.
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.
70 for 70 | Honoring a life of service
Thursday, December 21, 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. 20: Honoring a life of service.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for January 2024
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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 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.
70 for 70 | A generous heart
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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. 19: A generous heart.
Dr. Mike Carpenter, a Northshore fixture for decades, retiring from STHS
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr. Michael Carpenter, a general surgeon on the Northshore for more than 30 years – the past nine with St. Tammany Health System’s Northlake Surgical Associates – is retiring.
Ruby's Kids conjures holiday magic for cancer center patients, families
Friday, December 8, 2023
On Wednesday, St. Tammany Cancer Center was ground zero for a holiday celebration featuring crafts, reindeer games and a visit from Santa, who brought with him gifts for the children of cancer center patients.
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.
70 for 70: A touchstone to the past
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Part of a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024.
70 for 70 history project: Telegram!
Thursday, November 23, 2023
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. 16: Telegram!
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.
70 for 70: Let us begin
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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. 15: Let us begin.
Cancer Center patients get an early taste of Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The weather was damp and chilly but the mood was heartwarming as team members at St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center conducted their annual Thanksgiving food box giveaway to invited patients this week.
STHS Medical Staff, guild award eight fall 2023 scholarships
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Eight St. Tammany Health System employees received a total of $13,000 in scholarships this month from the St. Tammany Hospital Guild and the Health System’s Medical Staff Committee.
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.
‘70 for 70’ history project: The doctors are in
Thursday, November 9, 2023
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. 14: The doctors are in.
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.
Dr. Lucia Sicinschi joins primary care team at STPN-Covington clinic
Monday, November 6, 2023
Dr. Lucia Sicinschi, a specialist in adult internal medicine, has joined the team at the St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Covington.
‘70 for 70’ history project: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! …
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Part of 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. 13: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! ...
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.
Braswell’s joins the STHS family: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Thursday, October 19, 2023
St. Tammany Health System's acquisition of Braswell's pharmacy is the cover story for the fall 2023 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.
‘70 for 70’ history project: Putting the ‘T’ in Tammany
Thursday, October 19, 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. 11: Putting the ‘T’ in Tammany.
STHS introduces Aquablation therapy for enlarged prostate
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has become the second in the region and the first on the Northshore to offer robotic-assisted Aquablation therapy, a minimally invasive treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
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.
‘70 for 70’ history project: The keys to a healthier Northshore
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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. 10: The keys to a healthier Northshore.
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.
VIDEO | United in Pink campaign featured on WWL-TV
Friday, October 6, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s United in Pink campaign and its partnership with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office during breast cancer awareness month is making headlines.
STHS’s orthopedics program named to Becker’s top 100 list
Thursday, October 5, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s award-winning orthopedics program has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review with a spot on its 2023 list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs.
‘70 for 70’ history project: A cut above
Thursday, October 5, 2023
A weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024.
United in Pink campaign is back, and it's bigger than ever
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
For the third consecutive year, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s United in Pink campaign is hitting the streets to raise awareness of the importance of breast screenings and to raise money for Northshore cancer care – but with a notable addition this year.
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.
STQN announces Q3 2023 Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, September 28, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its Medical Director’s Award for the third quarter of 2023 to Dr. Farah Ali for her work in growing the health system’s Palliative Medicine program and further raising the bar on the quality of the services it offers to the community.
'70 for 70' history project: The evolution of an OR
Thursday, September 28, 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. 8: The evolution of an OR.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for October 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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.
Survivors Day: ‘They’re not just surviving. They’re thriving’
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Cancer patients and care providers celebrate the good fight on Survivors Day at St. Tammany Cancer Center -- A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
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.
‘70 for 70’ history project: Read all about it!
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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. 7: Read all about it!
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.
‘70 for 70’ history project: The scrapbooking historian
Thursday, September 14, 2023
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. 6: The scrapbooking historian.
STQN physician shares experience in historic quake
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
For Dr. Christopher Foret, it was the vacation of a lifetime, a visit to far-off Morocco and its innumerable charms with family and some of his closest friends. Then, last weekend’s historic 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit
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.
‘70 for 70’ history project: A cause is born
Thursday, September 7, 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. 5: A cause is born.
Cancer diagnosis redoubles STHS nurse’s love for palliative medicine
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Unlike most people, Kathy Ann Howard knew well what palliative medicine was. At least, she thought she did.
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 adds Ion robotic system to its surgical arsenal
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
As of this writing, St. Tammany Health System is one of only four Louisiana care providers using the Ion robotic surgical assistant and one of only two using it in tandem with cone beam CT.
‘70 for 70’: The face(s) of St. Tammany Health System
Thursday, August 31, 2023
A weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 1954, by highlighting 70 artifacts from its first seven decades.
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.
‘70 for 70’ history project: A groundbreaking moment, annotated
Thursday, August 24, 2023
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. 3: A groundbreaking moment, annotated.
Fitch affirms St. Tammany Health System’s ‘AA-’ credit rating
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘AA-’ long-term rating on the series 2018A and 21018B bonds issued by St. Tammany Health System. In addition, Fitch affirmed the health system’s ‘AA-’ Issuer Default Rating, declaring the rating outlook to be stable.
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.
‘70 for 70' history project: Blueprints for success
Thursday, August 17, 2023
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. 2: A blueprint for success.
STHS earns highest distinction in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals ranking, as a High Performing hospital for treatment of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.
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.
Introducing '70 for 70,’ a weekly stroll through STHS history
Thursday, August 10, 2023
A weekly series of history-based articles highlighting 70 artifacts from the health system’s archives that help tell our story.
‘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.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital named one of region’s best by readers of CityBusiness
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named one of the region’s best acute-care hospitals in New Orleans CityBusiness’ seventh annual Reader Rankings.
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.
How compassion (and STHS rehab therapy) gave one woman her life back
Friday, July 14, 2023
‘My life would not ne what it is today’ without cardiopulmonary rehab program at STHS, patient says.
STHS’s Terri Johnston named to Great 100 Nurses list for 2023
Friday, July 14, 2023
The 16-year St. Tammany Health System veteran Terri Johnston, a registered nurse currently serving as director of the health system’s Education Department, has been named one of the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana for 2023.
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.
DAISY Award honoree wall unveiled on STHS main campus
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
St. Tammany Health System colleagues gathered Thursday (July 6, 2023) for a dedication ceremony of a DAISY Award honoree wall featuring the names of each of STHS’s 2022 DAISY recipients.
STHS’s Joan Coffman appointed board chair for Vizient Southern States
Thursday, July 6, 2023
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan M. Coffman, FACHE, has been appointed to serve as chair of the Board of Directors of Vizient Southern States, an alliance of not-for-profit healthcare providers.
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.
STHS, SLU team to offer accelerated nursing degree program in Covington
Monday, June 19, 2023
As part of the partnership, St. Tammany Health System will offer nursing students critical clinical training at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, eliminating a common barrier nursing programs encounter when seeking experience for students.
STQN announces Q2 2023 Medical Director’s Award
Friday, June 16, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its Medical Director’s Award for the second quarter of 2023 to cardiologist Dr. Russell Reed, for his leadership in improving cardiac care coordination and reducing congestive heart failure readmission rates at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
STHS leading the way in ‘game-changing’ diagnostic tool
Thursday, June 15, 2023
As an outgrowth of an award-winning 2016 initiative to explore non-pharmaceutical methods of treating pain, St. Tammany Health System has championed Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, or MSKUS, which can help diagnose soft-tissue injuries quickly, inexpensively and noninvasively.
Meet the first winners of STHS’s new Sunflower Award
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Health system unveils inaugural winners of its new Sunflower Award, bestowed upon non-nursing colleagues for their contributions to the health system's healing mission.
And STHS’s Daisy Award winners for Q1 2023 are …
Thursday, June 8, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has a new batch of Daisy Award-winning nurses, and – in an STHS first – two of them are on the same unit and were nominated for the honor by the same patient.
MRI upgrade set to begin at Cordes Outpatient Pavilion
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Starting Monday (June 12, 2023), St. Tammany Health System's award-winning Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion will be without MRI capabilities for 90 days as it begins an MRI replacement project.
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.
STHS recognized as among nation’s top hospitals for heart attack treatment
Thursday, June 1, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s 2023 Platinum Performance Achievement Award for sustained high-level performance in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry Chest Pain-MI Registry. It is one of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
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.
Buddies for Life program plants seeds for beautiful friendships
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation joined recently with Christwood retirement community, STARC of Louisiana and LOPA for a gardening day as part of a new program called ‘Buddies for Life,' envisioned as a way to combat social isolation in at-risk groups.
Jim Bradford, Mark Grayson, Kevin Mashburn join STHF board
Thursday, May 11, 2023
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation recently welcomed three new faces to its 17-member Board of Trustees. We thought you'd like to meet them.
Feds change course, urge regular mammos for women 40+
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
In an effort to combat what is described as alarmingly high breast cancer diagnoses among certain populations, American women are being advised to begin regular mammograms at age 40, according to guidance released Tuesday (May 9, 2023) by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
STHS’s compassion, quality earn it national recognition
Friday, May 5, 2023
On Friday (May 5), Women’s Choice took out a full-page ad in USA Today to trumpet its Best Hospital honorees. Included in that number: St. Tammany Health System.
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.
Meet Kevin Gardner, the man behind THE Gala
Friday, April 28, 2023
In the beginning, it was personal for Kevin Gardner. It still is, but the small cancer fundraiser he and business partner Mike Ford started almost a decade and a half ago to honor their mothers has grown to become much more.
'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.
STHS Women’s Pavilion unveils new leading-edge breast biopsy system
Monday, April 24, 2023
In an effort to increase procedural precision and efficiency while decreasing patient anxiety, St. Tammany Health System’s Women’s Pavilion recently introduced to the Northshore a Hologic prone stereotactic breast biopsy system, its newest piece of leading-edge hardware.
Guild donates $44,500 to support STHS's healing mission
Friday, April 21, 2023
Members of the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild this week presented their annual gift to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, this year in the amount of $44,500.
STHS celebrates, thanks its legion of volunteers
Thursday, April 20, 2023
To mark National Volunteer Week 2023, St. Tammany Health System leadership pulled out the stops to celebrate the legion of local residents serving as part of the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild.
STHS Human Resources team crushes recruitment challenge
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
St. Tammany Health System leadership is celebrating its Talent Acquisition team this month after it met and exceeded a departmental challenge to recruit and hire 31 nurses in the 31 days of March.
Prepare for the unexpected at free Advance Care Planning workshop
Thursday, April 13, 2023
On Tuesday (April 18, 2023), the health system will host a free, walk-in workshop at which attendees will learn the steps necessary to communicate and codify their medical preferences, including with regard to end-of-life decisions, should they be unable to voice their desires when the time arises.
How electrophysiology is changing heart care
Monday, April 10, 2023
So what is electrophysiology, exactly? We recently sat down with STHS cardiologist Dr. Paul Stahls to find out.
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?
Express Care walk-in clinic to observe reduced Easter hours
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
In observance of Easter, St. Tammany Health System’s Express Care walk-in clinic in Covington will observe reduced hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday (April 9, 2023).
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?
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for April 2023
Thursday, March 30, 2023
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.
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
STQN announces 2023 Q1 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
– St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its Medical Director’s Award for the first quarter of 2023 to Dr. Victoria Blossman, a family medicine practitioner based out of the St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Folsom, for excellent patient care and achieving outstanding population health outcomes.
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.
STHS courier vans get extreme makeovers, in the name of recruitment
Friday, March 10, 2023
Recently, the Covington-based health system had its courier vans wrapped with its “Called to Care” slogan and a message inviting anyone in the community to apply for any number of open positions.
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.
For Dr. Farah Ali, palliative medicine is ‘a privilege and an honor’
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Dr. Farah Ali doesn't see her new posting as director of St. Tammany Health System's Palliative Care program as merely a job. It’s a calling.
Happy Hospitalist Day! Here’s to STHS’s ‘unsung heroes’
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Today (Thursday, March 2, 2023) is National Hospitalist Day, a time set aside to recognize the contributions of the thousands of hospitalists nationwide – and the 40-plus hospitalists at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
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.
Eat Well, Live Well: Chef Gavin Jobe of Meribo shares roasted chicken recipe
Friday, February 3, 2023
Chef Gavin Jobe of Meribo in Covington demonstrates how to cook roasted chicken thighs with a variety of fresh, roasted vegetables, all part of Healthier Northshore's Eat Well, Live Well cooking demonstration series.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for February 2023
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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.
Moving on up: STHS Sterile Processing gets state-of-the-art new digs
Friday, January 27, 2023
In addition to more than tripling the size of the central workspace for the 18-person team, the move enhances its capabilities, thanks to the addition of new equipment, as well as providing room for a more efficient workflow.
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.
9 tips for managing diabetes during Mardi Gras
Thursday, January 26, 2023
When shifting your lifestyle after a diabetes diagnosis, always being prepared is key. Having a plan helps prevent situations in which the only foods around will cause a major spike in your blood sugar.
‘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.
STHS’s cardiology practice starts 2023 in growth mode
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s cardiovascular practice – one of the oldest and most respected heart and vascular clinics in western St. Tammany Parish – is starting 2023 with a new name, a number of new faces and the addition of a new clinic for the convenience of Mandeville patients.
On the air: Looking back on 2022 at STHS – and ahead to 2023
Friday, January 13, 2023
, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman recently paid a visit to The Lake 94.7-FM studios in Covington to reflect on the year that was – but only briefly. There’s too much coming up in 2023 to spend too much time looking back.
St. Tammany Cancer Center reaccredited by Commission on Cancer
Friday, January 13, 2023
St. Tammany Health System, in collaboration with St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, has been re-accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. This voluntary re-accreditation, which requires adherence to 34 quality care standards, is valid for three years.
STQN announces 2022 Q4 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2022 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award to the Gastroenterology Co-Management Team (GI-CMT) for their outstanding performance in GI quality measures.
Latest class of STHS nurse residents are already giving back
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s latest class of nurse residents graduated only last Monday, but they’re already making a difference.
On the air: Meet new STHS cardiologist Dr. Stefan Sicinschi
Monday, January 9, 2023
Technically, American Heart Month isn’t until February, but since some people are still making their New Year’s resolutions – and you know who you are -- St. Tammany Health System cardiologist Dr. Stefan Sicinschi recently visited to The Lake 94.7-FM in Covington to discuss the importance of preventive heart health.
Nearly three years later, this is what ‘living with COVID’ looks like
Friday, January 6, 2023
Two years and 10 months after the pandemic started, this is what “living with COVID” looks like: the steady drumbeat of new variants, continued vaccine hesitancy, the ever-present specter of the arrival of yet another surge.
STHS Women's Pavilion recognized for patient experience
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion has earned Press Ganey’s 2022 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award, putting it in the top 5% of healthcare providers for patient experience in the past year.
Cardiologist Dr. Stefan Sicinschi comes home to STHS
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Newest member of St. Tammany Health System’s cardiology team is no stranger to the Northshore.
Former NFL players, STHS team up for cancer benefit
Thursday, December 29, 2022
After teaming with St. Tammany Hospital Foundation last October for a celebrity waiter event benefiting St. Tammany Cancer Center, a team of former NFL players are already game-planning for a repeat event to coincide with this year’s NFL Draft in April.
STHS introduces innovative new knee replacement system
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
St. Tammany Health System in October became the first in South Louisiana to conduct Velys robotic-assisted knee replacement, an innovative, second-generation procedure designed to get patients back on their feet sooner, with less discomfort and more mobility.
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.
Cancer Center hosts annual Christmas food box distribution
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
In all, 90 local families wee expected to pass through over the course of the three-day event, which was sponsored by Winn-Dixie, St. Tammany Health Foundation, Northshore Food Bank and St. Joseph Abbey.
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.
8 graduate unique STHS program to become certified nursing assistants
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
“Opportunity” was the word of the day Monday (Nov. 28) as eight new certified nursing assistants graduated from a unique program combining on-the-job training at St. Tammany Health System with classroom work at Northshore Technical Community College.
Diabetes management: It takes a team
Monday, November 21, 2022
Tips to help reduce your risk of diabetes or, if you’ve already been diagnosed as diabetic, reducing your risk of complications.
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.
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation earns President’s Arts Award
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s Healing Arts Initiative has been named the 2022 recipient of the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs’ President’s Award.
Gestational diabetes 101: Know the basics
Monday, November 7, 2022
Getting tested for gestational diabetes, or GDM, is an important part of prenatal care. All pregnant women should be tested at least once during pregnancy. Your OB/GYN will consider your risk factors to determine when you should have this test and how often you should have it.
On the air: Taking on the No. 1 cancer killer in the U.S.
Friday, November 4, 2022
St. Tammany Health System’s Meagan Broussard visits with The Lake 94.7-FM host Charles Dowdy to talk about lung cancer and the health system’s lung screening program, which is offering a screening special all month long.
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
STHS Medical Staff, guild award seven fall 2022 scholarships
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Seven St. Tammany Health System employees received a total of $11,500 in scholarships this month from the St. Tammany Hospital Guild and the Health System’s Medical Staff Committee.
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
STHS breaks ground on $75 million surgery center
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The $75 million same-day surgical center will be built adjacent to the existing Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion on Bootlegger Road) south of Covington.
Meet Dr. Marissa Moore, one of STHS's newest family physicians
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Dr. Marissa Moore, a family medicine practitioner, has joined the St. Tammany Health System family as a member of its St. Tammany Physicians Network primary care clinic in Mandeville.
What is gestational diabetes, and why should I be concerned about it?
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, an observance intended to raise awareness of symptoms, promote healthy living and ensure that people are aware of the risk factors of diabetes. The focus this year: gestational diabetes.
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.
Coming home: Dr. Victoria Blossman is right back where she belongs
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Family medicine specialist Dr. Victoria Blossman might be new to St. Tammany Health System, but she’s by no means new to the Northshore.
STHS names Christopher Ford new SVP of Human Resources
Friday, October 21, 2022
Ford, a 16-year veteran of human resources in the healthcare sphere, comes to St. Tammany from Ascension DePaul Services in New Orleans, where he served since August 2019 as its vice president of Human Resources and Organizational Development.
STHS’s Midge Collett named to CityBusiness’ ‘Leadership in Law’ list
Friday, October 21, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Midge Collett has been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness as a member of its 18th Leadership in Law list, which was unveiled Thursday (Oct. 20).
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.
STHS’s Bethany Monistere named to Great 100 Nurses list
Monday, October 17, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Trauma Services Manager Bethany Monistere, RN, has been named one of the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana for 2022. She was chosen for the honor by a confidential panel of judges tasked with reviewing hundreds of nominations submitted.
Crumbl Cookies goes pink in support of breast cancer awareness
Friday, October 14, 2022
On Friday (Oct. 14), local Crumbl Cookies franchise operator Kelsi Cahoon delivered 100 cookies to brighten the day of patients at the St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion.
STQN announces 2022 Q3 Medical Director's Award
Thursday, October 13, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2022 third-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Chris Foret for his leadership in advancing population health efforts in the tri-parish area encompassing St. Tammany, Washington and Tangipahoa parishes.
Dr. Victoria Blossman joins Folsom family medicine clinic
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Dr. Victoria Blossman, a primary care physician specializing in family medicine, has joined the medical staff at the St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Folsom.
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 United in Pink movement
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 United in Pink breast cancer awareness campaign.
STHS’s heart valve replacement team logs another ‘first’
Monday, October 10, 2022
On Oct. 5, St. Tammany Health System TAVR team became the first in Louisiana to successfully implant in a patient the newest Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve.
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.
STHS names Kelly Rabalais new AVP of Communication
Monday, September 26, 2022
– St. Tammany Health System has announced the appointment of Kelly Rabalais, FACHE, as assistant vice president of communication. Rabalais is a member of the College of Healthcare Executives and was previously the chief administrative officer for former St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister.
Inaugural cooking demo serves up ratatouille, St. Tammany-style
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Healthier Northshore, St. Tammany Health System team up with Chef Dave Salazzo of Del Porto Ristorante in Covington to launch Eat Well, Live Well series.
STHS named among best workplaces in New Orleans area
Friday, September 16, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has been named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work in New Orleans for 2022.
Latest STHS nursing innovation gives patients a ‘guardian angel’
Friday, September 16, 2022
St. Tammany Health System is currently piloting a 'virtual nurse' program, leveraging in-room technology to enhance patient care at its flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
6 things to know about monkeypox
Thursday, September 15, 2022
To better understand the monkeypox outbreak, we visited recently with St. Tammany Health System infectious disease expert Dr. Mike Hill. Here’s what he had to tell us.
STHS, Healthier Northshore launch free cooking demonstration series
Monday, September 12, 2022
St. Tammany Health System, in partnership with Healthier Northshore, has announced “Eat Well, Live Well,” a series of free cooking demonstrations from local chefs designed to showcase healthy and delicious dishes incorporating locally grown produce.
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.
(Re)United in Pink: STHS rallies community for breast cancer month
Friday, September 2, 2022
St. Tammany Health System teams with St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, sheriff, local businesses and others for monthlong campaign to run through October.
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.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for September 2022
Tuesday, August 30, 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.
Free therapy offered for storm-weary Northshore residents
Monday, August 29, 2022
The Northshore Community Foundation, working with the St. Tammany Parish chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering free therapy to Northshore residents, who can connect with a licensed online therapist from anywhere, at any time, at no cost.
Monkeypox vaccination event set for Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022
Monday, August 29, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health is teaming with Pafford EMS to host Vax Up Northshore!, a community vaccination event set for this Tuesday (Aug. 30) to distribute monkeypox vaccines to local residents.
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.
Fitch affirms St. Tammany Health System’s ‘AA-’ credit rating
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘AA-’ long-term rating on the series 2018A and 21018B bonds issued by St. Tammany Health System.
Dr. George Isa joins cardiology team at St. Tammany Health System
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Dr. George Isa, a cardiology specialist with nearly three decades of experience in medicine, has joined the care team at St. Tammany Health System’s cardiovascular care clinic, 1006 S. Harrison St. in Covington.
What do Willy Wonka and Northshore cancer care have in common?
Thursday, August 18, 2022
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s signature annual event, THE Gala, is about food, drinks, music and just having a good time. But that’s not all it’s about.
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 care providers use team approach for patient rounds
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Earlier this month, doctors and nurses at the hospital returned to Structured Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounding – or SIBR rounding – which is the fancy name for a process in which an inpatient’s entire care team visits them in their room daily to discuss and coordinate their care.
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.
STHS's Joan Coffman appointed to Louisiana Hospital Association board
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Health System’s president and CEO will represent LHA’s Northshore District for a two-year term.
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).
National Suicide Prevention Hotline has a new, shorter number
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The new three-digit 988 suicide lifeline is designed to be a memorable and quick number to connect people in a mental health crisis to a trained mental health professional.
Be Well Bus bringing mammograms to communities across Northshore
Monday, July 18, 2022
STHS's mobile health unit to visit Bush, Folsom, Madisonville and Covington over next several weeks.
On the air: St. Tammany Health System is in hiring mode
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Just take a drive around western St. Tammany Parish, and it’s evident that St. Tammany Health System – with some two dozen facilities and counting – is in growth mode. The thing is, people are needed to staff those buildings
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.
On the air: The secrets to maintaining healthy weight loss
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Rachel Posner, a clinical dietitian with St. Tammany Health System’s medically designed weight-loss program recently visited The Lake 94.7-FM to share her insights on sustainable weight loss.
Vigilance is key as COVID-19 infections rise, expert says
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
With variants of the omicron strain fueling higher COVID infection rates across Louisiana, experts are warning of what could become a long, hot summer – and we’re not just talking about the temperature.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for July 2022
Thursday, June 30, 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.
On the air: How to keep your July 4th safe as well as fun
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Independence Day weekend is here, and that means fireworks, cookouts, boating excursions – and all the hazards that come with them.
STHS adds equine therapy to its stable of services
Thursday, June 30, 2022
On June 29, St. Tammany Health System cut the ribbon on a new clinic in Folsom that, in addition to physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, will include hippotherapy.
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 named an Anticoagulation Center of Excellence
Monday, June 27, 2022
The Anticoagulation Forum has conferred “Anticoagulation Center of Excellence” recognition on St. Tammany Health System, illustrating the highest level of care to patients taking antithrombotic medications.
American Heart Association recognizes STHS for quality stroke care
Thursday, June 23, 2022
In recognition of the high quality of its stroke care and dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care, St. Tammany Health System has been recognized by the American Heart Association with a 2022 Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award.
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.
STQN announces 2022 Q2 Medical Director’s Award
Monday, June 20, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2022 second-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. McCall McDaniel for her guidance in achieving Certified Autism Center certifications for targeted programs at St. Tammany Health System.
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.
Cancer Center celebrates Survivors Day 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Thursday was Survivors Day at St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, a day of celebration, gratitude -- and free food.
STHS earns Hospital of the Year honors for respiratory care
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Louisiana Society for Respiratory Care has named St. Tammany Health System 2021 Hospital of the Year for Respiratory Care among hospitals with more than 200 beds.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for June 2022
Tuesday, May 31, 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 named among nation’s top hospitals for heart attack treatment
Monday, May 30, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022.
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.
Crawfish-themed blood drive set for June 3 at STHS
Monday, May 23, 2022
Set for next Friday, June 3, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., it’ll be held in the Mandeville/Covington conference room on the health system’s main hospital campus (1202 S. Tyler St., Covington).
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.
12 good reasons to donate blood
Monday, May 16, 2022
Donating blood saves lives, simple as that. In fact, one whole blood donation can save as many as three lives. But that’s just one of myriad benefits blood donors get when they roll up their sleeve.
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.
STHS cancer care champion Chryl Corizzo to retire
Friday, May 13, 2022
After 28 years at St. Tammany Health System, during which time she was central to the founding and subsequent growth of the health system’s cancer care program, Chryl Corizzo is retiring.
STHS monitoring contrast dye levels amid global shortage
Friday, May 13, 2022
With a global shortage of the contrast dye used in CT scans and other procedures impacting hospitals around the world, St. Tammany Health System is closely monitoring its inventory but at the moment is not cancelling or rescheduling any procedures that require the dye.
On the air: The newest tool in fighting the opioid epidemic
Thursday, May 12, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Director of Outpatient Operations Jay Morange, on the health system's use of musculoskeletal ultrasound as a way to fight back against the opioid epidemic.
STHS recognized for opioid reduction in emergency room
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The continued efforts of St. Tammany Health System’s Emergency Department to reduce the use of opioids in treating emergency room patients have landed it on the American College of Emergency Room Physicians’ 2021 Emergency Quality Network Honor Roll.
STHS earns 13th straight ‘A’ for patient safety
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
For the 13th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has once again received an A for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare consumer protection organization.
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.
The future of COVID to be topic of free luncheon discussion
Monday, May 9, 2022
St. Tammany Health System and Council on Aging St. Tammany announce “Living Life to the Fullest in a Post-Pandemic Reality,” a free, all-ages community luncheon and conversation with infectious disease expert Dr. Michael K. Hill.
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.
STHS joins alliance to promote Northshore as healthcare destination
Friday, May 6, 2022
Northshore Healthscape is a three-year strategy pilot program designed both to promote the Northshore as a healthcare destination and bolster the local healthcare workforce.
On the air: What does an occupational therapist do, exactly?
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Longtime STHS occupational therapist Tricia Doell pays a visit to The Lake 94.7-FM studios in Covington.
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.
STHS is hiring; career fair and hiring event set for May 18
Monday, May 2, 2022
The Covington-based health system is hiring to fill a number of nursing positions, and it’s inviting interested candidates to an open house and hiring event.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for May 2022
Monday, May 2, 2022
A rundown of classes and events on tap at St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, in May 2022.
MS knocked her down; Northshore Rehab Hospital picked her up
Friday, April 29, 2022
30-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lacombe is operated in partnership with St. Tammany Health System, Ochsner, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Select Medical
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.
St. Tammany Quality Network honors local doctors for 2021 achievements
Thursday, April 21, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network recently held its annual membership and awards banquet, at which more than two dozen local care providers were singled for achievements in 2021.
Doctor’s orders: ‘Don’t ghost me’
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Dr. Christine Thurston visits The Lake 94.7-FM studios to explain why it’s important to see your primary care physician every year.
STHS Med Staff awards a record $14,000 in spring scholarships
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
In a nod to the challenges faced by healthcare workers over the past two years, and in a show of support for nurses in particular, the St. Tammany Health System Medical Staff on Wednesday awarded its annual spring nursing scholarships to seven STHS nurses, five more than usual.
STHS to mark Lab Week with local blood drives
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Next week is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, and you can show your appreciation for our STHS lab team by rolling up your sleeves – and maybe helping them win a free meal in the process.
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.
Northshore takes on south shore in blood drive competition
Friday, April 8, 2022
It’s the Northshore vs. the south shore this April in a friendly competition to see which side of the lake is more generous when it comes to blood donations.
Easter Bunny pays visit to cancer center
Friday, April 8, 2022
The Easter Bunny took a break from preparing for his big day to spread a little pre-holiday cheer this week to Northshore cancer patients and their families at St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
STHS adjusts availability of COVID vaccines, boosters
Thursday, April 7, 2022
As St. Tammany Health System transitions to the next phase of its COVID response, it’s also transitioning to a new procedure for delivering COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
Cancer Society grant aids Northshore cancer patients
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Bolstering St. Tammany Health System’s ongoing efforts to remove barriers to quality care on the Northshore, the American Cancer Society has awarded St. Tammany Hospital Foundation a $10,000 grant to address transportation needs of local cancer patients.
STHS helps plant the seeds for a Healthier Northshore
Friday, April 1, 2022
Trading their surgical gloves for garden gloves, a group of STHS doctors, nurses and administrators were among the 40 or so volunteers pitching in to install a community garden on the Safe Haven behavioral health campus in Mandeville.
STHS earns 2021 Brilliance Award from Vizient Southern States
Friday, April 1, 2022
Vizient Southern States has recognized St. Tammany Health System with a 2021 Brilliance Award in recognition of an innovative patient navigation initiative designed to reduce avoidable admissions and readmissions through the Emergency Department.
STHS clinics to close early ahead of potentially severe weather
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Due to expected severe weather in our area this afternoon and evening (Wednesday, March 30, 2022), all St. Tammany Health System clinics will close at 3 p.m. today.
STQN announces 2022 Q1 Medical Director’s Award
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2022 first-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. John d’Hemecourt, Chris Connell and Brian Grissom for initiating the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program at St. Tammany Health System.
Outgoing STHF Board member Rock Kendrick is a man on a mission
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The nine-year member of the St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s Board of Trustees left the board at the end of 2021, having served his limit of three three-year terms, including as board chairman from 2016 and ’17. But he’s not done yet. Not by a long shot.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for April 2022
Tuesday, March 29, 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.
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.
STHS Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton honored for lifetime achievement
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Two weeks after the health system officially introduced the Daisy Award recognition program for nurses, STHS Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton – a 40-year employee of STHS – received a special Lifetime Achievement Daisy Award in a surprise ceremony on Tuesday (March 22).
WATCH | STHS's newest TV commercials make their debut
Friday, March 18, 2022
The health system’s newest commercial spots – one focusing on women’s health and the other on cardiology – are in the can, and you can get an early peek at them here.
Meet Dr. Vernon Palmisano, Mandeville's newest family physician
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Dr. Vernon Palmisano, a board-certified family medicine practitioner specializing in vertigo treatment, has joined the St. Tammany Physicians Network primary care clinic in Mandeville. He is the ninth physician associated with the Mandeville practice.
Are we done with COVID-19?
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Mask mandates are being lifted, at-home tests are more available, infection rates are going down. Which brings up a cautious question: Are we done with COVID-19?
Getting to the heart of coronary artery disease
Monday, March 14, 2022
Dr. Russell Reed of St. Tammany Health System's Covington Cardiovascular Services details the warning signs and risk factors associated with coronary artery disease.
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.
TAVR 101: A closer look at the groundbreaking heart surgery
Thursday, March 10, 2022
STHS's Dr. Georges Antoun explains how the minimally invasive TAVR procedure works, as well as its benefits.
STHS adds ExcelsiusGPS to surgical robotics resources
Thursday, March 10, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has announced the purchase of ExcelsiusGPS®, adding to the robotic surgical technology at the health system’s main campus and elevating the level of neurosurgery expertise available close to home for Northshore residents.
STHS Be Well Bus earns federal funding
Thursday, March 10, 2022
In recognition of the population health improvement that a mobile health screening unit can bring to a community, U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise has secured $1 million in federal funding to support St. Tammany Health System’s mobile screening programs including its mobile health unit, the Be Well Bus.
STHS first in state to offer groundbreaking cancer diagnostic
Monday, March 7, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has become the first in Louisiana to offer Body Vision Medical's C-Arm Based Tomography (CABT) that produces intraoperative CT imaging for earlier and more accurate lung cancer diagnosis.
Applications being accepted for STHS 2022 Collegiate Shadowing Program
Thursday, March 3, 2022
St. Tammany Health System’s Summer Collegiate Shadowing Program is now accepting applications for summer 2022. The application deadline is April 15.
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).
On the air: A new day for sports medicine
Monday, February 28, 2022
STHS's Bert Lindsey recently visited The Lake 94.7-FM to discuss the health system’s new musculoskeletal ultrasound program, a game-changing technique that allows care providers to more quickly and easily diagnose soft-tissue injuries.
Cancer Center re-introduces in-person support services, classes
Monday, February 28, 2022
With COVID-19 numbers on the decline on the Northshore, in-person support services – including yoga classes, meditation classes, music therapy and more – are returning in March 2022 to the new St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
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.
Parenting Center March 2022 calendar, at a glance
Friday, February 25, 2022
A quick look at the events and activities on tap this month at the St. Tammany Health System 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.
On the air: How TAVR has forever changed heart surgery
Friday, February 18, 2022
In recognition of American Heart Month, interventional cardiologist Dr. George Isa paid a visit to The Lake 94.7-FM studios in Covington to talk with host Charles Dowdy about St. Tammany Health System’s first-on-the-Northshore TAVR program and why it’s such a game-changer for local heart patients.
STHS healthcare hero to be grand marshal of Covington parade
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Representatives from all four of the hospitals in St. Tammany Parish – including from St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital – have been invited to ride as honorary grand marshals in the Carnival in Covington parade, which rolls on the traditional Covington route on Fat Tuesday.
5 warning signs of heart attacks in women
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Many people imagine a heart attack like they’ve seen in the movies. But that dramatic grasping of the chest is not necessarily an accurate picture of what warning signs you should be aware of.
Mardi Gras hours announced for all STHS clinics
Thursday, February 17, 2022
With Carnival 2022 culminating on March 1, St. Tammany Health System has announced operating hours for its clinics on Fat Tuesday.
On the air: Got chest pain?
Friday, February 11, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Chest Pain Coordination Jeff Meyers – the man behind the health system’s designation as an Accredited Chest Pain Center – paid a visit to The Lake 94.7-FM studios recently to talk all about tickers.
Dr. McCall McDaniel among winners at 2022 Women’s Choice Awards
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Dr. McCall McDaniel of St. Tammany Health System’s Bone and Joint Clinic has been named one of four winners of the Professional Women of St. Tammany’s 5th annual Women’s Choice Awards.
Three common heart health myths, explained
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Dr. Paul Stahls helps set the record straight during the kickoff of the health system's 2022 Red Sofa Campaign.
STHS named best hospital in Edge of the Lake reader's poll
Friday, February 4, 2022
The votes are in, and St. Tammany Health System has earned three awards in Edge of the Lake magazine’s 2022 Reader’s Choice awards.
On the air: Hitting the post-Mardi Gras reset button
Thursday, February 3, 2022
STHS's Anne Pablovich and Kelly Rabalais recently visited The Lake 94.7FM studios to talk about the health system's new Be Well, Stay Well experience.
He did it on a whim. It may have saved his life.
Thursday, February 3, 2022
February is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, and Al Templet’s story is a timely illustration of how skin cancer screenings save lives.
On the air: ‘It is a great time to be a nurse at St. Tammany Health System’
Friday, January 28, 2022
STHS Nursing Workforce Director Bronwyn Doyle recently visited the Lake 94.7-FM studios to discuss some of the things that make the health system is such a great place to work – and about new initiatives to make it even better.
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.
STHS is first in region to offer pioneering breast surgery technique
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Already established as the premiere location for comprehensive breast care on the Northshore, the St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion in Covington has added to its services a pioneering new procedure designed to spare some breast cancer patients an unnecessary underarm surgery.
STHS ranked among top in nation for patient safety, experience
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among its list of best hospitals, singling out the Covington health system for its quality, safety and patient experience in a broad range of specialties.
Here’s how to order your free federal COVID testing kits
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The federal government promised Americans free COVID-19 at-home tests, and this week they’re making good on that promise.
STHS to host pop-up COVID vaccine clinic in Mandeville
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
St. Tammany Health System will host a pop-up Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic this Friday (Jan. 21) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at its St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Mandeville, 201 St. Ann Drive.
Parish announces at-home COVID test giveaway
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
St. Tammany Parish government has announced it will be distributing free at-home COVID-19 tests today (Tuesday, Jan. 18) at the government complex on Koop Drive.
Periop 101 program offers RNs training AND a $5K incentive
Friday, January 14, 2022
Are you a registered nurse interested in making the move into surgery? Applications are now being accepted for St. Tammany Health System’s next AORN Perioperative 101 program, with successful applicants in line for a $5,000 recruitment incentive.
Just 6 months in, new cancer center transforming Northshore cancer care
Thursday, January 13, 2022
A joint venture of St. Tammany Health System and its partner Ochsner, it was envisioned as a one-stop-shop for cancer care. Even just six months in, it’s delivering on that promise.
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.
STHS leader elected to American Hospital Association regional post
Monday, January 10, 2022
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman, FACHE, has been elected as an at-large delegate to the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board 7 for a two-year term ending Dec. 31, 2024.
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.
Should I get a COVID test? Here’s what the experts say
Thursday, January 6, 2022
With a national shortage of COVID-19 home testing kits putting a strain on medical facilities, St. Tammany Health System is asking local residents to adhere to the following guidance when considering whether or not they should get tested.
STH Foundation board gets five new members
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Joining the St. Tammany Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees for 2022 are Tim Lentz, Laura Brown, Sunny McDaniel, Penny Dastugue and Chip Lavigne.
STQN announces 2021 Q4 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2021 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Mark Jones for his role in establishing the trauma program at St. Tammany Health System.
In the news: STHS experts talk omicron on local airwaves
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 driving a surge in infections in South Louisiana, members of the local media have been looking for expert advice to help explain it to viewers. They’ve been finding it at St. Tammany Health System.
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.
COVID testing policy adjusted amid omicron spike
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
With the omicron variant driving a spike in COVID-19 cases in our community, including a rise in breakthrough cases among the vaccinated, St. Tammany health System has updated its COVID patient testing requirements.
STHS has to suspend monoclonal antibody infusions for COVID patients
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Effective immediately, and until further notice, St. Tammany Health System can no longer accept new appointments for monoclonal antibody infusion therapy for COVID-positive patients. This is due to the depletion of current supplies; it is unclear when they will be replenished by the state.
Free Stop the Bleed classes announced for 2022
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has released the schedule for its free monthly Stop the Bleed classes for 2022.
STHS sets emergency blood drives
Monday, December 13, 2021
With blood inventories remaining at critically low levels, St. Tammany Health System is teaming with the Blood Center for three upcoming emergency blood drives.
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.
Meet Ashia Rogers, STHS’s queen of cool
Monday, December 13, 2021
One in a series of stories spotlighting unsung heroes in St. Tammany Health System ranks who quietly make a difference every day.
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.
St. Tammany Health System earns national TAVR certification
Thursday, December 9, 2021
American College of Cardiology certifies STHS for TAVR patient care, quality and safety.
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.
On the air: Talking Angels of Light, a northshore holiday tradition
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
With the holidays already upon, St. Tammany Foundation’s Melanie Rudolph and St. Tammany Hospice’s Paula Toups recently visited the Lake 94.7 FM studios to talk with host Charles Dowdy about Angels of Light, the foundation’s annual event to honor and memorialize special people throughout the northshore community.
STHS earns Platinum award for organ donation efforts
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency awarded St. Tammany Health System with its Platinum Recognition award for 2021, the agency’s highest-level recognition in its Workplace for Life campaign, which spotlights hospitals for their promotion of organ donor registration.
Longtime local physicians Mark James, Libeau Berthelot to retire
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
For 37 years, Dr. Mark James and Dr. Libeau Berthelot have worked together. At the end of December 2021, the two Folsom physicians will both retire.
Foundation initiative aims to enhance workplace safety
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
As part of a broad emphasis on workplace safety amid an industrywide rise in violence against healthcare workers, St. Tammany Health System is equipping some colleagues with personal panic buttons designed to alert security in the event of a threatening situation.
Meet Miranda Ard, STHS’s ‘clean machine’
Monday, December 6, 2021
One in a series of stories spotlighting unsung heroes in St. Tammany Health System ranks who quietly make a difference every day.
COVID-19 update: What you need to know about omicron
Friday, December 3, 2021
Answers to frequently asked questions about the omicron variant of COVID-19, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vote for STHS in 16th annual Northshore’s Best contest; here’s how
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Sophisticated Woman magazine has opened up voting for its 16th annual Northshore’s Best issue, and St. Tammany Health System qualifies in a number of categories.
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.
Tech grant aims to help STHS heart patients amid pandemic
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
A St. Tammany Health System program to monitor the vital signs of heart patients remotely from the patients’ home is about to double, thanks to a grant from the LWCC Foundation.
STHS announces $6 million workforce investment strategy
Monday, November 29, 2021
St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners approved a $6 million workforce strategy, called Invested in You, aimed at retaining the exceptional workforce for which the community health system is known.
Meet Linh Schmelling, STHS’s room service superstar
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
One in a series of stories spotlighting unsung heroes in St. Tammany Health System ranks who quietly make a difference every day.
Cancer Center fills bellies, hearts at Thanksgiving food giveaway
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
In all, 80 boxes of food curated by the dietitians at St. Tammany Cancer Center in Covington – and 80 turkeys, of course – were distributed as part of a Thanksgiving good giveaway.
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.
Finding diabetes support is just a few clicks away
Monday, November 22, 2021
The emotional well-being of a person with diabetes directly impacts their own self-care, and studies have shown that improved support of any kind can lead to positive outcomes.
10th Get Lucky! Golf Tournament sets fundraising record
Monday, November 22, 2021
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation celebrated its 10th annual Get Lucky! Golf Tournament recently, and despite a few late-in-the-day rain showers, they’re feeling very lucky indeed about it.
‘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.
United in Pink campaign raises more than $35K for cancer care
Friday, November 19, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s inaugural United in Pink breast cancer awareness campaign is in the books, and health system leadership is, to put it mildly, tickled pink with the results.
STHS's new tower to be illuminated in green; here's why
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Tonight (Thursday, Nov. 18), the tower stairwell will be illuminated in green in recognition of the second annual National Injury Prevention Day, organized by the Injury Free Coalition for Kids to raise awareness for injury and violence prevention.
5 simple tips for keeping diabetes in check
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Managing diabetes can sometimes feel like a full-time job, but it’s important to manage diabetes to decrease damage to your body.
On the air: Things just got easier for St. Tammany cancer patients
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s Chryl Corizzo recently paid a visit to the Lake 94.7 FM studios to speak with host Charles Dowdy about what sets the new cancer center apart – and why local residents should be excited about it.
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.
THE Gala 2021 raises a record $203,000 for cancer center
Friday, November 12, 2021
THE Gala 2021, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s signature annual fundraiser, is in the books – and it was, in a word, groovy.
St. Tammany Health System earns 12th consecutive A-grade for safety
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
For the 12th 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.
STHS’s Mandeville Emergency Department honored nationally
Monday, November 8, 2021
Press Ganey, the national leader in healthcare consumer and workforce engagement, today recognized St. Tammany Health System as a top-performing healthcare organization achieving the 95th percentile or above for patient experience in the Mandeville Emergency Department.
Diagnosing diabetes: What all those numbers mean
Monday, November 8, 2021
Type 2 diabetes can be detected easily during a routine screening exam and blood test. However, it can go undiagnosed for years unless a physician draws a blood sample to check blood glucose.
On the air: Turns out, what you don’t know CAN hurt you
Friday, November 5, 2021
St. Tammany Health System Diabetes Educator Kelli Braud paid a visit Thursday (Nov. 4) to The Lake 94.7 FM studios to speak with host Charles Dowdy about diabetes symptoms, treatment and more.
Got questions about the Philips CPAP recall? We’ve got answers
Friday, November 5, 2021
Tips from Dr. Lauren Davis, medical director for St. Tammany Health System’s Sleep Disorders Center, for patients affected by Philips' 2021 CPAP and BiPAP machine recall.
STHS Medical Staff, guild award 7 fall 2021 scholarships
Thursday, November 4, 2021
– Seven St. Tammany Health System employees received a total of $11,500 in scholarships this month from the St. Tammany Hospital Guild and the Health System’s Medical Staff Committee.
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.
Free class teaches life-saving ‘Stop the Bleed’ techniques
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
As part of its ongoing Stop the Bleed campaign – which trains members of the community to stabilize a wound until EMTs arrive – STHS is offering two free hourlong classes on the topic for members of the public.
Meet lung cancer’s worst enemy
Monday, November 1, 2021
Low-dose CT scans are a quick, easy and affordable procedure that can detect lung cancer early and, as a result, give patients a better chance of beating it.
Diabetes 101: What it is, what causes it, and how to manage it
Monday, November 1, 2021
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and while we’ve all heard of diabetes, what exactly is it and what causes it?
STHS’s Mike Portie retires after 37 years on the job
Thursday, October 28, 2021
On Friday (Oct. 29), Assistant Vice President of Support Services Mike Portie will retire after 37 years with the health system, the last 33 of those as the man in charge of keeping its myriad facilities up, running and ship-shape.
A thankful heart: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
This year, with COVID-19 numbers in retreat, the arrival of fall feels as refreshing as ever. So, you might notice a hint of optimism in the fall 2021 edition of Heart to Heart, St. Tammany Health System’s quarterly magazine. If you do, now you know why – and we’re not sorry about it one bit.
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.
How COVID-19 changed one vaccine skeptic’s mind
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Still feeling the effects of COVID-19 more than three months after first contracting it, STHS Patient Navigation Resource Coordinator Rebecca Currie changed her mind about vaccines – and she hopes her story helps other skeptics change theirs.
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.
STHS alters COVID testing policy for patients
Monday, October 18, 2021
With COVID-19 infection rates remaining at manageable levels, St. Tammany Health System has announced changes to its COVID testing requirements for pre-op and admission to the hospital.
COVID-19 test collection site in Mandeville to close
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
With COVID-19 infections declining across the parish, St. Tammany Health System has announced it will close its COVID-19 test collection site on Highway 22 next to Tiffany Lanes in Mandeville effective Monday (Oct. 18, 2021).
United in Pink: Here’s where you can find the mammo bus this week
Monday, October 11, 2021
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is officially underway, and as part of its community-wide United in Pink campaign, St. Tammany Health System has scheduled a number of screening events throughout the month.
Local businesses offering United in Pink specials through October
Friday, October 8, 2021
As part of St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s monthlong United in Pink campaign, a number of local restaurants and other businesses are offering specials to help fund Northshore cancer care.
STQN announces 2021 Q3 Medical Director’s Award
Friday, October 8, 2021
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2021 third-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Gabrielle Givens for achieving outstanding patient results for chronic disease management.
STHS recognized for support of military
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The U.S. Department of Defense recently saluted St. Tammany Health System and STHS Director of Anesthesia and Surgery Chris Connell, recognizing both with awards for their consistent support of employees who serve in the military.
Would you like champagne with that mammogram?
Thursday, October 7, 2021
In recognition of National Mammography Day on Friday, Oct. 15, St. Tammany Health System’s Women’s Pavilion has scheduled a “Ladies Night Out” event that will include free food and champagne cocktails along with raffles, door prizes, educational vendors, pop-up shop vendors and more.
STHS is hiring; career fair and hiring event scheduled
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
St. Tammany Health System is currently hiring to fill a number of Allied Health positions, and we’ve scheduled a walk-in career fair and hiring event to find the right candidates.
STHS offers $99 special on 3D mammograms
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
To improve access to early detection of breast cancer, St. Tammany Health System is offering a $99 special for three-dimensional mammograms throughout October at its ACR-accredited breast center of excellence, the Women’s Pavilion.
STHS to build new surgery center on Bootlegger Road
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The project will begin with preliminary property work this fall and final construction completion in summer 2023.
Gov. Edwards renews mask mandate for another month
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Amid promising signs that Louisiana may soon be coming out of its fourth COVID-19 surge, Gov. John Bel Edwards opted for caution on Tuesday (Sept. 28), extending his statewide mask mandate for at least another month.
STHS apprenticeship program launches six new careers
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
One had been working in food service. Another worked in retail. And thanks to a new apprenticeship program at St. Tammany Health System, they and four others are now part of the health system’s surgical team.
‘United in Pink’ campaign to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Monday, September 27, 2021
In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is rallying local organizations and businesses for its newly unveiled “United in Pink” initiative, a community-wide, multi-faceted effort to raise awareness and money to fuel the local fight against breast cancer.
On the air: Dr. Patrick Torcson on Ida, COVID and more
Friday, September 24, 2021
On Thursday (Sept. 23, 2021) Dr. Torcson dropped in for a visit with host Charles Dowdy of The Lake 94.7-FM, where he talked about everything from COVID and Ida to the health system’s growing robotics program to his own “amateur lumberjack skills.”
Vizient donates $10,000 to help STHS colleagues post-Ida
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Vizient Southern States on Thursday (Sept. 23) donated $10,000 to the nonprofit St. Tammany Hospital Foundation. The money will be distributed to STHS colleagues in need through the health system’s Colleague Benevolent Fund.
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.
Express Care walk-in clinic gets a new home after Hurricane Ida
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
After the Covington building housing the clinic suffered roof and water damage during Hurricane Ida, Express Care will set up shop beginning this Saturday (Sept. 25) in an undamaged portion of the old St. Tammany Pediatrics space adjacent to the old Express Care office, at 71338 Highway 21, Suite 102.
Just the Facts: COVID vaccines, fertility and childbirth
Monday, September 20, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19, the vaccines and related issues.
55 years later, STHS legend Pat Pope retires
Friday, September 17, 2021
Fifty-five years to the day of her hiring, STHS Benefits Coordinator Pat Pope retired on Friday (Sept. 17, 2021), ending a career she started as a 17-year-old business office clerk in September 1966.
STHS listed in ‘Best Hospitals’ guidebook for 2022
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The guidebook recognizes hospitals for their commitment to quality and patient improvement in the heart care arena, as designated by the American College of Cardiology.
STHS COVID-19 vaccine clinic relocates due to storm damage
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Due to damage from Hurricane Ida, St. Tammany Health System’s COVID vaccine clinic will relocate effective today (Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021) to our Ready Response clinic, located at the southwestern end of the former St. Tammany Pediatrics complex on Highway 21.
Just the Facts: Effects of COVID-19 vaccines
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19, the vaccines and related issues.
STHS hosting walk-in job fair at Covington hospital
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Health system leaders have scheduled a walk-in job fair with on-site interview opportunities for Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the conference center on its Covington hospital campus, 1202 S. Tyler St.
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.
On the air: Talking Ida, COVID and St. Tammany Health System
Friday, September 10, 2021
With recovery from Hurricane Ida still front-of-mind for many residents of southeast Louisiana, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman visited with The Lake 94.7 FM host Charles Dowdy on Thursday (Sept. 10).
Just the Facts: Vaccination of teens and young adults
Thursday, September 9, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19, the vaccines and related issues.
STHS's Joan Coffman named to Women of the Year list
Thursday, September 9, 2021
She’s one of 50 professionals selected for the honor, which recognizes “women from the area whose successes in business and contributions to the community have made them movers and shakers in the region.”
STHS to host clinical career fair and hiring event
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
If you are an RN, LPN, MA, CNA, med tech, surgical tech, respiratory therapist or rad tech and are looking for a new opportunity, we would like to meet you.
COVID testing site reopens in Mandeville
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Located at 4410 Highway 22 (next to Tiffany Lanes), it is operating under its normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on weekends.
Blood donors urgently needed as supplies plummet post-Ida
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
With Hurricane Ida exacerbating already low supplies at local blood banks, the Blood Center is putting out an urgent call for blood donations.
Just the Facts: Natural immunity vs. COVID-19 vaccines
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19 and the COVID vaccines.
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.
Gas giveaway continues for first responders, healthcare professionals
Sunday, September 5, 2021
Through the generosity of Chevron and Ballard Brands, STHS and Ochsner will continue to host a free gas giveaway for first responders and healthcare professionals today (Sunday, Sept. 5) at the new St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical, at 900 Ochsner Blvd. in Covington.
Cordes Outpatient Pavilion reopens after Ida
Friday, September 3, 2021
Following restoration of electricity, St. Tammany Health System’s Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion in Covington has reopened in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
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.
STHS post-Ida update for Wednesday, Sept. 1
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
St. Tammany Health System continues under emergency activation as a result of Hurricane Ida. Main campus and Mandeville Emergency Department are in service for emergency care.
STHS under emergency operations post-Ida
Monday, August 30, 2021
St. Tammany Health System is performing under emergency activation as a result of Hurricane Ida. Main campus and Mandeville Emergency Department are in service for emergency care.
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.
Local radio stations to air ‘Ask Your Local Doctor’ roundtable
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Got questions about COVID-19? A group of local physicians including St. Tammany Health System infectious disease specialist Dr. Mike Hill are teaming with Northshore Media Group’s local radio stations to provide answers.
Dan Rather: ‘Dear American Healthcare Workers …’
Thursday, August 26, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic grinds on, American journalism icon Dan Rather recently shared an open letter to the nation’s healthcare workers via his Twitter feed. We found his words so timely and moving, we thought we’d share them here.
Just the Facts: Mask wearing 101
Monday, August 23, 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.
Just the Facts: The long-term side effects of COVID-19
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19.
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.
Just the Facts: Why the delta variant is no joke
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19.
STHS now offering third COVID vaccine dose for qualified patients
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has opened vaccine clinic appointments for local patients qualified to receive a third dose (booster) of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna).
VIDEO | STHS Women and Children’s Services highlighted in new ad
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The latest TV spot in St. Tammany Health System’s award-winning “Many Reasons” ad campaign has landed, and this time it puts the health system’s Women and Children’s Services in the spotlight.
Mauti Cancer Fund boards STHS’s Be Well Bus efforts
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
On Friday (Aug. 13), Rich Mauti and daughter Rachel presented St. Tammany Health System and St. Tammany Hospital Foundation leadership with a check for $6,250 from the Rich Mauti Tennis Classic, an annual event to benefit cancer care on the Northshore.
Just the Facts: The truth about breakthrough cases
Friday, August 13, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19.
Just the Facts: The risk of remaining unvaccinated
Friday, August 13, 2021
One in a series of informational posts on COVID-19 and the COVID vaccines.
St. Tammany Health System earns geriatric ER accreditation
Friday, August 6, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s main campus Emergency Department is an accredited Geriatric Emergency Department, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and its Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program.
STHS cardio-pulmonary rehab program renews national certification
Thursday, August 5, 2021
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) has renewed accreditation of the cardiac and pulmonary rehab program at St. Tammany Health System, recognizing STHS’s commitment to improving quality of life for patients by enhancing standards of care.
On a Roll: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Summer’s here, and that can only mean one thing: Road trip! Of course, road trips this year aren’t exactly like road trips in pre-COVID times. (What is, right?) But then, our Be Well Bus isn’t your ordinary road trip vehicle, either.
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.
Gov. Edwards reinstates Louisiana mask mandate
Monday, August 2, 2021
As hospitals and health system statewide continue to wrestle with worst-in-the-nation COVID infection rates that have only worsened in recent days, Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday signed an order reinstating a statewide mask mandate for all people 5 years old and older when they are indoors and in public.
Need proof of COVID vaccination? There's an app for that.
Friday, July 30, 2021
The state of Louisiana’s LA Wallet mobile app, which since summer 2018 has provided users with access to a legal digital copy of their state-issued driver’s license via their mobile phone, now does the same for vaccination cards.
Be Well Bus's Mammo Tour 2021 announced
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Two months after its arrival, the tires have been kicked, the kinks have been ironed out and St. Tammany Health System’s Be Well Bus -- a custom-designed mobile health unit -- is ready to hit the road on its first major tour.
How you can improve healthcare on the Northshore in 10 minutes
Thursday, July 29, 2021
The Metropolitan Hospital Council of New Orleans has launched its 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment, a public survey conducted every three years to gauge community health needs throughout the region.
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.
One doctor’s COVID story: ‘I fear what it would have been like had I not had a vaccine’
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Six months after being vaccinated, Dr. Mark James contracted a 'breakthrough' case of COVID-19. He's not angry, though. He's convinced the vaccine saved his life.
STHS earns accolades from U.S. News & World Report
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has been named among high performing hospitals for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report for back surgery and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart attack, heart failure and kidney failure.
STHS Palliative Care program earns Top 25 national ranking
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s Palliative Care program has been named a Top 25 finalist in the John A. Hartford Foundation’s 2021 Tipping Point Challenge, a national initiative recognizing innovation in the care of people living with serious illnesses.
COVID surge prompts delay of some surgeries at STHS
Monday, July 26, 2021
With the recent surge in COVID infections placing a significant demand on bed capacity at its Covington hospital, St. Tammany Health System has announced it has started rescheduling certain surgeries requiring an overnight or inpatient stay for the week of July 26 to 30.
On the air: What you need to know today about COVID in St. Tammany Parish
Friday, July 23, 2021
STHS infectious disease specialist Dr. Mike Hill recently visited The Lake 94.7-FM studios to talk with host Charles Dowdy about increasing COVID infection rates in St. Tammany Parish.
STHS reopens COVID test collection site in Mandeville
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in our community, St. Tammany Health System’s COVID-19 test collection site on Highway 22 in Mandeville has reopened, effective July 21, 2021.
Introducing the free STHS mobile app
Monday, July 19, 2021
A few months after launching its new website, St. Tammany Health System has gone live with its companion app, which is available free for both Apple and Android devices.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … a canned-goods butterfly?
Monday, July 19, 2021
Engineering, art and empathy collided recently in the lobby of St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital, with the result being a 6-foot 2-inch butterfly sculpture made entirely out of nonperishable canned goods.
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.
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise visits STHS, applauds frontline COVID workers
Friday, July 16, 2021
U.S. Representative and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise toured St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital on Friday (July 16, 2021), making a point to visit with and acknowledge the work of its front-line COVID team and vowing to put his legislative weight behind the health system’s community outreach initiatives.
St. Tammany Health System schedules job fair
Friday, July 9, 2021
St. Tammany Health System is currently hiring to fill a number of clerical and professional positions, and it has scheduled a walk-in job fair to find the right candidates.
State puts St. Tammany Parish in high-risk category for COVID infections
Thursday, July 8, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday reclassified St. Tammany Parish in the high-risk category for COVID infections on the state’s four-point community risk scale, the latest in a recent string of troubling signs health experts say could portend a summer surge in local coronavirus cases.
Updated STHS visitors policy released
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
To protect health in our community and as a safety precaution to prevent the spread COVID-19, St. Tammany Health System continues to maintain visitor restrictions in accordance with recommendations from the CDC. Please see below for the latest guidelines, effective July 7, 2021.
On the air: Rolling with the STHS Be Well Bus
Friday, July 2, 2021
STHS Community Health Coordinator Anne Pablovich recently visited The Lake 94.7-FM to talk about the Be Well Bus and to urge listeners to schedule those preventative health screenings they might have put on hold during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta-plus variant of COVID reportedly detected in New Orleans
Friday, July 2, 2021
The variant COVID-19 strain known as Delta-plus, a highly transmissible version of the virus believed to be more resistant to antibodies than earlier strains, has been detected in Louisiana, according to NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune and New Orleans Advocate.
STHS’s Dr. Mike Hill named a CityBusiness Health Care Hero
Thursday, July 1, 2021
St. Tammany Health System infectious disease specialist Dr. Mike Hill, a key member of the team that has been guiding the health system through the COVID-19 pandemic, has been named one of CityBusiness’ Health Care Heroes for 2021.
On the air: How you can man up this Men’s Health Month
Monday, June 28, 2021
June is Men’s Health Month, and STHS Nurse Practitioner Max Martell’s advice to men is simple: Go see your doctor.
Talking COVID, variants, vaccines and what comes next
Monday, June 28, 2021
We’re not wearing masks everywhere we go anymore, but 16 months after COVID-19 showed up in St. Tammany Parish, it’s still making headlines. In other words: No matter how badly we want to move on, the pandemic isn’t over yet.
Northshore artists leave mark on new cancer center
Thursday, June 24, 2021
$50 million facility adorned with a gallery's worth of artworks.
Pop-up COVID vaccine clinic set for Folsom
Monday, June 21, 2021
A pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic offering Johnson & Johnson’s one-and-done, single-dose vaccine will take place at STHS’s St. Tammany Physicians Network office in Folsom on Wednesday (June 23) from 8 to 11:15 a.m.
Got your COVID vaccine? You could win $1 million
Monday, June 21, 2021
Starting today (Monday, June 21), vaccinated Louisiana residents can register with the state of Louisiana’s “Shot at a Million” vaccine incentive program, which will distribute a total of $2.3 million in cash and scholarships over the next month.
On the air: How you can save a life this summer
Monday, June 21, 2021
between kids being out of school, July 4th fireworks, swimming, grilling, heat and all the rest that comes with this time of year, summer is traditionally busy for doctors, nurses and others specializing in trauma care. But, as St. Tammany Health System Trauma Services Manager Bethany Monistere said during a recent visit to The Lake 94.7-FM studios, there are things you can do to keep your loved ones safe.
STPN Mandeville to host pop-up J&J COVID vaccine clinic
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Mandeville will host a pop-up COVID-190 vaccine clinic this Friday (June 18) from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Being distributed will be Johnson & Johnson’s one-and-done, single-dose vaccine.
STQN announces 2021 Q2 Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2021 second-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Angela Buonagura for assisting in the continued development of the comprehensive breast cancer program at St. Tammany Health System.
Pop-up vaccine clinic set for Covington Juneteenth event
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s new Be Well Bus, a 40-foot motorcoach dedicated to community health, will be at the Rev. Peter Atkins Park for a free pop-up vaccine clinic, offering those 18 and older Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot, one-and-done vaccine.
It’s time for fun, sun – and those screenings you’ve been putting off
Monday, June 14, 2021
And, after many people put their routine health checks on hold while hunkering down during the pandemic, it’s time to get back to regular preventative health screenings.
On the air: Calling all blood donors …
Monday, June 14, 2021
STHS's Melonie Lagalante and Elizabeth Callais recently visited The Lake 94.7 FM to talk about World Blood Donor Day and the health system's upcoming blood drive.
Folsom office to host pop-up COVID vaccine clinic
Friday, June 11, 2021
Sleeves up, Folsom. A pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic offering Johnson & Johnson’s one-and-done, single-dose vaccine has been scheduled for STHS’s St. Tammany Physicians Network office in Folsom on Wednesday (June 16)
STHS Chest Pain Center lauded nationally
Friday, June 11, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has been awarded the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2021. It is one of only 132 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Hospital to host blood drive on Monday, June 14
Friday, June 11, 2021
Monday (June 14) is National Blood Donor Day, and St. Tammany Health System is doing its part by hosting a blood drive that day in the conference center in its newly constructed South Tower.
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
Trend toward younger, unvaccinated COVID patients causing concern
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
St. Tammany Health System leaders have noticed a troubling new trend among the COVID-19 inpatient population at their Covington hospital: a marked increase in the hospitalization of otherwise healthy people between the ages of 30 and 45 who have not been vaccinated.
Free lecture to address sleep apnea
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner are teaming with the YMCA for a free informational lecture on sleep apnea.
New St. Tammany Cancer Center opens, ushers in ‘a new day for cancer care’
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
The three-story, 75,000-square-foot facility at the intersection of Interstate 12 and Highway 21 is being characterized as a game-changer for cancer treatment on the Northshore.
On the air: A sneak preview of the new St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical
Friday, June 4, 2021
This Saturday (June 6) is National Cancer Survivors Day. Fittingly, St. Tammany Health System and its partners at Ochsner will cut the ribbon the very next day on the new St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical, at the intersection of Interstate 12 and Highway 21 in Covington.
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.
Update: COVID test collection site in Mandeville to reopen
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
As COVID-19 continues to wane in our community, St. Tammany Health System has announced plans to close its COVID test collection site on Highway 22 in Mandeville effective June 14.
On the air: Meet Rebecca Baradell, STHS inpatient physical therapist
Monday, May 31, 2021
Meet Rebecca Baradell. She’s an inpatient physical therapist at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital – and she’s also the latest guest on our weekly radio segment on The Lake 94.7-FM, in which we take a closer look at the day-to-day work of some of our many experts.
Pop-up J&J vaccine clinic coming to Mandeville
Monday, May 31, 2021
. A pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic offering Johnson & Johnson’s one-and-done, single-dose vaccine has been scheduled for STHS’s St. Tammany Physicians Network office in Mandeville this Friday (June 4)
STHS cardio team celebrates 100th TAVR procedure
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Members of St. Tammany Health System’s cardiology team recently celebrated the health system's 100th TAVR procedure since the first one was performed at STHS – and on the Northshore – on Oct. 2, 2019.
Be Well Bus is ready to roll, all in the name of community health
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
St. Tammany Health System's newest community health tool is a 40-foot motorcoach outfitted with an array of health screening instruments.
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.
Pop-up J&J vaccine clinics set for Mandeville, Folsom
Monday, May 17, 2021
Pop-up Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been scheduled for STHS’s St. Tammany Physicians Network primary-care offices in Mandeville and Folsom in coming days.
STHS infection prevention measures earn recognition
Monday, May 17, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital is one of just 332 nationwide, nine in Louisiana and the only one in the New Orleans metro area to achieve a Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection rate of zero in recently released figures from Becker’s Hospital Review.
So what is occupational therapy, anyway?
Monday, May 17, 2021
It’s right there in the name: “occupation.” But occupational therapy doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with your job.
A day in the life of an STHS speech pathologist
Friday, May 14, 2021
Meet Macy Plumer, a speech and language pathologist at St. Tammany health System’s Outpatient Rehab facility.
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.
STHS invites nurses to tour new $56 million South Tower
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
On May 25, STHS’s nursing leaders will host an open house and hiring event that will include guided tours of the new facility, catered refreshments, door prizes and on-site interviews for those interested in joining the STHS family.
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.
Madisonville OB/GYN labors, delivers 1,500 pounds of crawfish to STHS colleagues
Friday, May 7, 2021
“It’s just our way of saying thank you to the hospital after the great job they’ve done this year, year and a half during the pandemic,” Dr. Gary Agena said.
CMS awards five stars to St. Tammany Health System
Monday, May 3, 2021
It is one of only six hospitals in Louisiana to earn the five-star ranking and the only one in the Greater New Orleans metro area, according to Becker’s Hospital Review.
Foundation’s newest face to focus on cancer fundraising
Friday, April 30, 2021
As St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health prepare to unveil their all-new cancer center this summer just south of Covington, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation has hired a major gift fundraiser to help further bolster STHS’s cancer programs.
The House That Nurses Built: Read the latest Heart to Heart
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Spring has officially sprung on the Northshore, and so has the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine, St. Tammany Health System’s quarterly publication covering all the things happening at the parish’s oldest hospital – and, brother, are things ever happening.
Pop-up Moderna vaccine clinic comes to Mandeville
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has scheduled a pop-up Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic for this Friday (April 30) at its St. Tammany Physicians Network office in Mandeville.
How one St. Tammany patient went from tragedy to triumph
Monday, April 26, 2021
Three years after severing a finger in a shop accident, Covington woodworker Ben Bigler enjoys a full-circle moment, designing and building the hospital's new board room table.
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.
St. Tammany Health System Reaccredited as Chest Pain Center
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized St. Tammany Health System for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.
STHS brings ‘Stop the Bleed’ training to local classrooms
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The free community outreach program of St. Tammany Health System has been educating the community since 2018.
STH Foundation lands transportation grant for cancer patients
Friday, April 16, 2021
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation this month landed a $20,000 transportation grant from the American Cancer Society to address needs of patients at St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
Administrator of new St. Tammany Cancer Center announced
Friday, April 16, 2021
With pending launch of their new St. Tammany Cancer Center, partners St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health announced selection of Jack Khashou as administrator.
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.
New publication charts St. Tammany Health System's history
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
At its heart, STHS still very much the community-based hospital its founders envisioned. That vision, and that history, is now the focus of a new publication.
Dr. Foret's 6 tips for getting back into pre-COVID shape
Monday, April 12, 2021
Given that April is National Public Health Month, St. Tammany Health System’s Dr. Christopher Foret of the St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Folsom, recently went on The Lake 94.7-FM to offer tips on getting back into healthy habits.
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.
STHS Medical Staff, guild award 7 spring 2021 scholarships
Monday, April 12, 2021
Seven St. Tammany Health System employees received a total of $11,500 in scholarships this month from the St. Tammany Hospital Guild and the Health System’s Medical Staff Committee.
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 sets COVID vaccine pop-up for Madisonville
Friday, April 2, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has scheduled a Saturday pop-up vaccine clinic for April 10 at its St. Tammany Physicians Network office in Madisonville, 1520 Highway 22.
STHS to host pop-up COVID vaccine clinic in Mandeville
Friday, April 2, 2021
St. Tammany Health System will host a pop-up Pfizer vaccine clinic at 4410 Highway 22 in Mandeville, adjacent to Tiffany Lanes, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week (April 6-8).
Dr. Torcson: Northshore COVID numbers manageable – for now
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
With federal officials warning of a potential fourth surge of COVID-19 infections amid the loosening of restrictions by numerous states including Louisiana, coronavirus numbers in western St. Tammany Parish are manageable at the moment, according to St. Tammany Health System Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Torcson.
Portraits of compassion: Meet STHS’s ‘Five Old Men’
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
If you’ve ever walked down the Radiology hallway at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital, you’ve undoubtedly seen the five portraits hanging prominently just off the lobby. But who are they?
Community vaccination event set for Covington
Monday, March 29, 2021
The state Office of Public Health is teaming with the Louisiana National Guard for a a drive -through COVID-19 community vaccination event Tuesday, March 30.
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.
STHS chief Joan Coffman featured in Becker’s Hospital Review
Monday, March 29, 2021
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman recently visited the Becker’s Hospital Review “Corner Office,” a monthly feature in which healthcare leaders participate in a seven-question Q-and-A with the industry publication.
Mass COVID vaccination event set for Wednesday in Mandeville
Monday, March 29, 2021
COVID vaccine appointments are now available for a mass vaccination event to be held this Wednesday (March 31) at the Castine Center in Mandeville .
So you or a loved one has diabetes. Now what?
Thursday, March 25, 2021
While living with diabetes is hard work – requiring education, awareness and self-management – diabetes educators can teach you how to manage your diabetes.
COVID vaccine eligibility expanded again
Thursday, March 18, 2021
New group includes restaurant workers, grocery store workers, construction workers and a litany of others in occupations deemed “essential,” regardless of a patient’s underlying health conditions,.
St. Tammany Health System adjusts visitation policy
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
With COVID-19 infection rates in St. Tammany Parish on the decline, and as vaccinations become available to more residents, St. Tammany Health System has adjusted its visitor policy, effective March 17, 2021.
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
STHS lowers flags to mark one year of COVID
Friday, March 12, 2021
St. Tammany Health System leaders joined with frontline healthcare workers on Friday (March 12) for a brief ceremony in solemn recognition of the diagnosis of the first COVID-positive patient at its Covington hospital one year ago.
A look back on the year of COVID – and a look forward
Friday, March 12, 2021
While the past year of COVID-19 has been defined by tragedy, it's also worth reflecting on the many small victories along the way.
St. Tammany Health System renews breast center accreditation
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has once again granted accredited status to St. Tammany Health System, the only Northshore facility to achieve such recognition and one of only five statewide.
Applications being accepted for STHS 2021 Collegiate Shadowing Program
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s Summer Collegiate Shadowing Program is now accepting applications for summer 2021. The application deadline is April 14.
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.
Nursing time capsule installed as new wing nears completion
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
In one of the most recent signs that St. Tammany Health System’s new patient tower is nearing completion, the STHS Division of Nursing’s time capsule was installed on Monday (March 8) in the new building.
STHS to offer J&J's one-dose COVID vaccine in Mandeville, Madisonville and Folsom
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has confirmed delivery of 1,000 doses of the newly approved, single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which will be distributed Thursday and Friday (March 4 and 5) to patients meeting state vaccine eligibility criteria at its St. Tammany Physicians Network clinics in Mandeville, Madisonville and Folsom.
As COVID restrictions loosen, health experts urge caution
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
With COVID-19 infection rates heading in the right direction statewide, and a third vaccine getting federal approval this week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he will sign an order loosening restrictions and moving the state to Phase 3 of its reopening plan effective Wednesday (March 4).
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.
STHS's newest clinic raises the bar on breast care
Friday, February 26, 2021
It’s among the first questions out of the mouth of anyone diagnosed with breast cancer: So, what now? For residents of the Northshore, the answer is easier than ever: STHS’s new Breast Disease and High-Risk Clinic.
Pop-up COVID vaccine clinics coming to Mandeville, Madisonville
Friday, February 26, 2021
With the flow of COVID-19 vaccine ramping up, St. Tammany Health System has scheduled one-day pop-up vaccine clinics for its primary care clinics in Madisonville and Mandeville.
Red Sofa Campaign comes to St. Tammany
Thursday, February 25, 2021
If you’ve been in the lobby of St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital recently, you’ve probably noticed a red sofa positioned prominently just inside the main entrance – and you’ve probably also wondered to yourself, “What the heck is that all about?”
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).
Teachers, others now eligible for COVID vaccine
Monday, February 22, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has expanded its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include several new groups.
Blood Drive set for Friday at STHS main campus
Monday, February 22, 2021
With winter weather driving blood inventories to dangerously low levels, St. Tammany Health System will host a blood drive from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday (Feb. 26) in the front parking lot at the main hospital campus at 1202 South Tyler St.
This Lent, why not sacrifice bad heart habits?
Friday, February 19, 2021
It’s Lent, which is a time in which many people dedicate themselves to sacrifice and reflection. It’s also, however, a good time to rededicate yourself to healthier habits.
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 colleagues pause for Ash Wednesday observation
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Amid a strange year, at least one tradition has held fast at St. Tammany Health System: the placing of ashes on the foreheads of the Christian faithful on Ash Wednesday.
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.
Pop-up COVID vaccine clinic coming to Folsom
Thursday, February 11, 2021
STHS has scheduled a pop-up COVID vaccine clinic for Saturday, Feb. 20, at its clinic at 82525 Highway 25.
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
Mardi Gras likely to bring COVID surge, data suggests
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
There won’t be any parades this Mardi Gras, but those who insist on attending mass gatherings on Fat Tuesday can plan on catching something anyway. It just won’t be limited to beads and doubloons.
COVID vaccine eligibility lowered to 65, state announces
Friday, February 5, 2021
Louisiana will expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines on Monday (Feb. 8), lowering the minimum age from 70 to 65 and adding all first responders, not just those providing healthcare and vaccinations.
A gift of time: The history of the St. Tammany Hospital Guild
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Since 1955, the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild has embraced a mission of service.
STHS COVID-19 response earns national recognition
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has been named a winner of the 2020 Strata Decision LEAP Award, which recognizes healthcare organizations for outstanding performance in the areas of finance and strategy to benefit both their organization and the communities they serve.
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.
How teamwork, technology saved one man's life | VIDEO
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Tony Magee is thankful for a lot of things, but above all he’s thankful to be alive – and for the surgical team at St. Tammany Health System and its partners at Ochsner Health that saved his life.
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 giving tradition: A history of St. Tammany Hospital Foundation
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
A look at how St. Tammany Health System harnessed the generosity of a community.
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.
Dreams do come true. Just ask Dr. Angela Buonagura
Monday, January 25, 2021
This month, Dr. Buonagura rejoined the STHS family -- and nobody’s happier about that than she is.
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.
Can I get the vaccine yet or can’t I? Here’s your answer.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine yet, or do I still have to wait? That seemingly simple question is creating no small amount of confusion.
Placenta donation program a win-win-win situation
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The STHS New Family Center launches an initiative in which new mothers can both change the lives of others for the better and raise money for charity.
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.
Northshore hospitals urge vigilance amid COVID spike
Monday, January 18, 2021
Facing a recent, single-day record of nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases in Louisiana, hospital leaders across the Northshore, including at St. Tammany Health System, once again united in pleading with residents to slow the spread within the community.
Breast disease specialist Dr. Angela Buonagura rejoins STHS
Monday, January 18, 2021
Dr. Angela Buonagura, a surgeon specializing in breast health, has rejoined St. Tammany Health System.
STHS President and CEO Joan Coffman nominated for Women’s Choice Awards
Friday, January 15, 2021
STHS President and CEO Joan Coffman has been nominated for the Professional Women of St. Tammany’s 2021 Women’s Choice Awards.
Nurses sought to staff STHS vaccination station
Thursday, January 14, 2021
To meet increased public demand for COVID-19 vaccines, St. Tammany Health System is adding another vaccination station to its Express Care operation, and it needs nurses to help staff it.
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.
STHS expands COVID vaccine eligibility to those 70 and over
Monday, January 11, 2021
St. Tammany Health System on Monday (Jan. 11) announced the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include members of the community who are 70 years or older, as well as local community physicians, their employees and other health professionals.
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.
Sgt. Frank Caldwell of STHS Security Department retires
Monday, January 4, 2021
Sgt. Frank Caldwell, a 14-year St. Tammany Health System veteran and an encyclopedia of information who was described as a walking Google Map among the health system’s Security Department, has hung up his shield.
List of local pharmacies offering COVID vaccines released
Monday, January 4, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health on Monday morning (Jan. 4, 2021) announced the list of 107 pharmacies across the state now administering the COVID-19 vaccine to members of the public who meet certain requirements.
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.
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.
STHS nursing time capsule to preserve the present
Monday, December 21, 2020
“We don’t know what nursing is going to look like in 50 years,” STHS Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton said, “but we want to send a message to our future colleagues and we want to remind them to take care of each other."
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.
For Dr. Marcus Wallace, getting the COVID vaccine is ‘a no-brainer’
Friday, December 18, 2020
“I’ve heard words like ‘game-changer’ when people talk about the vaccine. My word is ‘no-brainer,’” Wallace said after getting his shot. “Everybody should get it.
STHS administers its first COVID-19 vaccines
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
As part of the continued federal deployment of the groundbreaking Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, St. Tammany Health System infectious disease specialist Dr. Mike Hill became the health system’s first staff member to receive the vaccine at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning (Dec. 16).
From the photo archives: May 4, 1953 – a groundbreaking moment in STHS history
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Part of an occasional series highlighting moments throughout St. Tammany Health System’s history.
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