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| High Praise for Patient Dedication When Surgery becomes the course of treatment for the South Lafourche community, many people are choosing Lady of the Sea for best outcomes from surgical procedures. Our surgical staff combines 144 years of experience in a surgical atmosphere, and has the longevity in their positions to offer the very best in patient care from preparation for surgery, all the way through recovery and discharge. The department offers such a high level of compassionate, quality care to their patients, that our surgeons often refer patients to our facility. ?This is ?the little hospital that could? and does!? says Dr. Mike Robichaux, Ear Nose and Throat physician who routinely performs surgery at Lady of the Sea. ?The staff is so well-trained and the attentiveness to the patients and their families is superior.? While surgery and surgical procedures normally cause patients and their families to experience concern, our staff meets one-on-one with all surgical patients to review the expectations and to answer any questions prior to the actual surgery date. Dr. Monte Bonneval, General Surgeon at Lady of the Sea, has the most scheduled time with The Surgery Department. ?The surgery crew here at Lady of the Sea provides the best in patient care that I?ve ever experienced,? says Dr. Bonneval. ?I know that when I put my patients into the hands of this Surgery department, all of their needs will be addressed.? That is high praise coming from a surgeon who has been performing surgeries for the past 30 years, all of them in Lafourche Parish. ?Dr. Bonneval is so dedicated to his patients and his skill level,? says Sheryl Lefort, Nurse Manager of the Surgery department at Lady of the Sea. ?He consistently puts himself through additional training to make sure that his surgical skills are state-of-the-art and completely what?s best for the patient under his care.? Dr. Bonneval, who joined our staff as General Surgeon 5 years ago, received a Bachelor of Science degree from LSU, Baton Rouge and graduated in the top 10% of his class from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He has been board certified since 1980 and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. (F.A.C.S). Dr. Boneval routinely performs surgery for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. ?The surgical treatment of breast cancer has evolved from, at one time, the removal of the breast and chest wall muscle leaving a severely disfiguring scar to possibly only needing a small part of the breast removed, called a lumpectomy, and the removal of a single lymph gland from under the arm,? says Dr. Bonneval. ?This state of the art procedure is offered here at Lady of the Sea.? In addition to breast surgery, Dr. Bonneval also performs all forms of general surgery, and most commonly gallbladder removal, hernia repair and colonoscopy procedures. For the best in surgical and recovery care, choose Dr. Bonneval and the Lady of the Sea Surgical Staff. Call (985) 325-8585 to schedule your appointment today. |
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| We Make You Feel Right ... At Home Lady of the Sea Home Health Agency We offer skilled observation for multiple diseases or illness, including hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure. Collection of blood and urine specimens as well as administration of injections, IV fluids, and medications are more services we can provide. Baths, shampoo, skin care, and dietary counseling are always within our realm of quality, thorough care for patients. Our nurses and aides facilitate patient and family education and coordinate medical equipment and supplies. You have a choice of how you want to recover. Whether you are in need of short-term rehabilitation or long-term continued care, we provide comprehensive services to you. Skilled Nursing Home Health Aides Physical Therapy Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Medical Social Worker Disease Management Wound Care I.V. Program Call 632-6900 |
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| Up, Down, and Across the Bayou Family Medicine, Everywhere You Need It Lady of the Sea Medical Clinic - Larose Camille Callais Pitre, MD Mr. Lenny Folse, APRN, FNP-C Ms. Deanna Hodson, APRN, FNP -C Ms. Christine McDaniel, PA-C 13030 Highway 308 Larose, LA 70373 Phone: (985) 798-7000 Monday - Friday ? 7am - 5pm Early Appointments Available! Lady of the Sea Medical Clinic - Cut Off Gary Birdsall, MD Mr. Clayton Bossier, APRN, FNP-C Mr. Brett Duplantis, PA-C Ms. Elizabeth Gisclair, APRN, FNP-C 102 West 112 St Cut Off, LA 70345 Phone: (985) 632-6233 Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Late appointments available! Lady of the Sea Medical Clinic - Golden Meadow John ?Jack? Jackson, MD Mr. Lenny Folse, APRN, FNP-C Mr. Dwight Matherne, PA-C 176 Washington St Golden Meadow, LA 70357 Phone: (985) 475-5200 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm We cast bone fractures! |
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| When Should Your Child Stay Home From School? A change to the state?s compulsory attendance law for school children has taken effect in our parish this school year. Although illnesses in children are considered ?excused? absences, there is still much confusion for parents on when they should send a child to school or keep him home because of illness. Parents often have trouble knowing whether their child is too ill to go to school. When checking for physical symptoms, consider if your child:
Remember, school is considered a child?s work, and while it?s important that your child does not miss more days of school than necessary, it is also important to remember that a child with a contagious disease can cause havoc in a school environment. If your child is exhibiting signs of illness and you?re concerned, call one of our Lady of the Sea Family Medical clinics and get an expert opinion from a health care provider. We care about you and your children and want to keep you all as healthy as possible. |
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| Lady of the Sea Adds Powerful New Tool in Fight For Early Detection of Breast Cancer This year in America, more than 184,450 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, Lady of the Sea General Hospital advanced the fight against this pervasive disease by installing a new cutting-edge digital mammography system for its patients. ?This is new and powerful technology for the detection and fight against breast cancer,? says Tracy Bourgeois, Radiology Manager at Lady of the Sea General Hospital. ?Digital systems such as the new Senographe Essential allow us to offer our patients state-of-the-art mammograms that are clear, precise, fast and easy. Our system provides the largest field of view currently available. And it gives our referring physicians accurate images to use in diagnosis.? In Louisiana, breast cancer will affect more than 2,800 this year. Mammograms are among the best early detection methods, yet 13 million U.S. women 40 years of age or older have never had a mammogram, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. ?This new digital technology will provide both accuracy and increased ease of use for our patients,? says Dr. Sharm El Buras, Radiologist at Lady of the Sea General Hospital. ?Providing outstanding diagnostic equipment for patients is a vital step to good preventive health, and one we take very seriously.? There are many advantages to a digital system. The images are clear and easy to read, and it offers an excellent view of the breast, especially near the skin line, chest wall and in women with diverse breast tissue types. The digital image is ready to read within 10 seconds ? there is no longer a wait for films to be developed to be sure the images are usable. Digital mammograms take half the time of x-ray film mammograms. And if a second opinion is needed, the image can be sent electronically to a consulting physician virtually instantaneously. Why go anywhere else? Trust Lady of the Sea Radiology department and our new digital mammography system for your next mammogram. Our staff is accredited in Mammography by the American College of Radiology (ACR), and provide expert, quality care in a family-type atmosphere when you can feel comfortable and be understood. Appointments are available through your physician, or by calling (985) 632-6401 and asking for Radiology. |
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| Be an Informed Shopper! By Heather Compeaux, LDN Grocery shopping isn?t always fun or easy for most people. It gets more complicated when you try to shop for healthy food and stay within your budget. To add more difficulty to your shopping, companies spend millions of dollars on advertising and marketing to trick you into buying their product. They highlight one small positive thing about a product to convince consumers that it is healthy. While focusing on that one healthy claim, we often miss the big picture. Keep the following 4 TIPS in mind the next time you are grocery shopping: 1. Serving Size is Key. Always look at the serving size of a product! It is often much smaller than you think. All of the information on the nutrition facts label is based on this portion size, so if you eat double the listed serving size, then you are eating double the nutrients as well. 2. Sugar Free Often Means More Fat. Manufacturers often add fat to replace the sugar to make their product taste better. Compare nutritional labels on the regular and sugar free versions of a product and often, the light or regular product is better for you than the sugar free one. Also, Sugar Free doesn?t mean carbohydrate free- this is a common misconception. 3. Choose Whole Grain and Complex Carbohydrates. Check the ingredients label for whole wheat, whole grain, whole oats or 100% whole grain listed FIRST on the list. If the label lists white flour, wheat flour, sugar, sucrose, fructose or corn syrup, then the product contains ?simple? or refined carbohydrates and should be avoided. 4. Don?t Be Fooled by the Big, Bold Print on the Box! Always flip the product over and read the food label and ingredients for yourself and draw your own conclusions. |
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| Newly diagnosed? At risk? Had it for a while? Diabetes Fair (This event has happened already, but it is an annual event. So look out for it next year!) 10:00 a.m. to Noon Friday, October 29th Lady of the Sea Hospital Front Lobby There?s always something new to learn with diabetes. Let us help you HELP YOURSELF. Join us for the latest information from the top providers of diabetic equipment! Real people are available to educate and answer questions. FREE admission, no reservations required. Call The Learning Center at 632-8373 for more info. Exhibitors: Abbott Ross Lifescan LSU Ag Center Masters Medical Novo Nordisk Sanofi-Aventis Senior Health Insurance Information Program Kowa Pharmaceuticals Darby Chiasson, OD Heather Compeaux, LDN, RD Jonathan Gisclair, DPM Amanda Hickman, OD Ruby LeBlanc, RN, CDE FREE SAMPLES! DOOR PRIZES! |
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| Extended Registration Hours The Admit and Outpatient Registration area located in the main entrance of our hospital is now open from Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Patients can still register during other hours but through our Emergency Room entrance. |
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| Turkey Smoked Sausage Jambalaya RECIPE 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 14 oz box Uncle Ben?s instant brown rice, uncooked 16 oz Turkey smoked sausage 3 ? cups 33 percent less sodium chicken broth 1. Saut? onions and green peppers in olive oil. Add non-stick cooking spray as needed. 2. Add chicken and sausage. Smother until chicken is cooked and water evaporates. 3. Add box of uncooked instant rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Yield: 16 servings Calories: 223 Fat: 6 grams Sodium: 435 mg Carbohydrate: 22 grams Fiber: 1 gram Protein: 21 grams |