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Bridging the Maternal Mental Health Gap

WEBJanuary 2024. Artie Varnado is the founder of Conscious Moms, a non-profit that is transforming the lives of mothers facing mental health disparity by advocating for and supporting women affected by maternal mental health conditions. As a business-savvy person, Varnado, who founded Finley & Co. in 2020, wanted to bring community work …

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What's Growing in Your Health History

WEBSome experts say 30 percent of 10,000 known diseases can be linked genetically to one’s family. The best way to keep track of your family’s risk is to make a medical family tree.

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2024 The Face of Pediatric Health

WEBThe Pediatric Place Ten years ago, board-certified pediatricians–Dawn Barrient, MD, FAAP; Kelly Busenlener, MD, FAAP; and Cherron Philippe, MD, FAAP–came together with a simple yet significant mission: deliver top-notch medical care to infants, children, and adolescents and establish close relationships with them and their families. …

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Ochsner Health Welcomes Louisiana Women’s Healthcare

WEBLouisiana Women’s Healthcare (LWH) has signed a definitive agreement to become part of Ochsner Health (Ochsner), paving the way for enhanced digital offerings and greater convenience for the 70,000 women LWH cares for each year in the Greater Baton Rouge region. LWH is the largest private practice dedicated to women’s …

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2024 The Face of Affordable Health Care

WEBBy BRPM. January 1, 2024. CareSouth. CareSouth is a private, non-profit, community-based health care provider with a mission to deliver comprehensive, affordable, high-quality healthcare services with compassion and respect for all. They are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and provide a comprehensive range of medical, dental, and

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Anxiety and its Effect on Children

WEBKids and Stress Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Your kid may be worried about a test at school or making new friends. Samantha Rauber, M.A., PLPC, NCC, clinical therapist at Legacy Behavioral Health of Louisiana, shares, “We know that a little anxiety can actually be a good thing when the child can channel the nervousness into a …

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Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

WEBWe are excited to bring Discovery’s successful education model to Baton Rouge and expand our partnership with Ochsner. At Discovery, we strive to create meaningful and engaging learning opportunities so all students thrive. We recognize each child is unique and understanding how a child learns is important. We offer various support services to …

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Woman’s Opens Louisiana’s First Inpatient Mental Health Unit

WEBWoman’s Hospital has opened Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of pregnant and postpartum women. “As the largest provider of maternity care for women in Louisiana, it’s our responsibility to address all aspects of perinatal health. By meeting the needs of women experiencing …

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The Complex World of ADHD in Children

WEBOf the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s roughly 41,000 students, about 2,800 are diagnosed with ADHD, compared to 2,500 in 2015. Accommodations can include preferential seating, minimizing distractions, and/or use of a timer to increase focus, EBR officials explained.

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2023 The Face of Family Medicine

WEB2023 The Face of Family Medicine. By BRPM. December 29, 2022. Ericka Flood, MD. Dr. Ericka Flood has been practicing family medicine for 15 years, but her experience goes back farther than that. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at six years old, which ultimately contributed to her familiarity and fondness of medicine.

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The Life of a Single Mom

WEBThe core of TLSM is the support groups. As of 2018, 33,048 single mothers nationwide have been impacted by the TLSM support groups. Baton Rouge has six such groups, and TLSM encourages churches and community groups to start more. A typical night at a TLSM support group provides childcare, a meal, and fellowship for the mothers.

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Pro Hockey is Officially Coming to BR

WEBAfter major success in the three exhibition games earlier this year, Baton Rouge Pro Hockey and Raising Cane’s River Center have agreed to bring a Federal Prospects Hockey League team to Baton Rouge. The team will start playing in October 2023 as a brand new expansion franchise, and interviews are already underway for …

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Long Term Effects of Parental Favoritism

WEBAccording to Mallory Williams, LCSW, there are serious long-term effects to growing up in a household of parental favoritism. “The biggest long-term dangers are depression, anxiety, unstable or even traumatic reactions in personal relationships, and performance anxiety for both the favored and non-favored children,” says Williams.

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Ten Local Students Awarded Health Fellows Scholarship

WEBThe Baton Rouge Clinic awarded $50,000 to 10 Baton Rouge students pursuing careers in healthcare for its third annual Health Fellows Scholarship. This program aims to expand medical career opportunities for diverse students by building an equitable workforce that assists them in pursuing higher education. The finalists were chosen from …

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Navigating Trisomy 18 with Resilience Kade’s Story

WEBTrisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a genetic disorder in which babies are born with three copies of chromosome 18, instead of 2. For a reason unknown, this occurs at the time of conception. When this occurs, the extra chromosome 18 disrupts the normal pattern of development in significant ways that can be life-threatening, even

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2023 The Face of Pediatric Special Needs

WEB2023 The Face of Pediatric Special Needs. By BRPM. December 29, 2022. Renita Williams Thomas. In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center. It takes a village to take care of a child with special needs. As the adoptive mother of a child who was born medically fragile, Renita Williams Thomas knows how important it is to have resources …

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Ochsner 65 Plus Clinic

WEBJuggling so much can make it so that you easily overlook some major health concerns in your parents. Ochsner’s new 65 Plus Clinic can help you help your parents with its holistic approach to medicine and personalized individual patient care that seeks to solve issues, not just identify them. With appointments that aren’t rushed and a …

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