At St. Thomas, the quality healthcare you and your family deserve is easily accessible. That’s why same day and next day appointments are our specialty. Whether your child is sick and needs to see a pediatrician, you need a last minute physical, or an unplanned injury happens, our dedicated team is here to provide comprehensive care for all ages the same or next day.
Thanks to the Susan G. Komen New Orleans Affiliate and the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program, our Breast Center has recently updated its equipment with a new 3D mammogram machine. 3D imaging can enhance the radiologist’s ability to detect breast problems. As before, we have a computer assisted process for further aiding the radiologist in detecting breast abnormalities.
If you have been watching the news lately, you are probably aware of the increase in mumps cases in Louisiana, primarily at LSU and in the Baton Rouge area, and recently, a case at Loyola University’s campus. As of March 23, the Louisiana Department of Health has received reports of 22 confirmed cases of mumps.
As of Wednesday, March 29, there are a total of 30 confirmed mumps cases in the state. The mumps virus is highly contagious and can be spread from one infected person to another by coughing, sneezing, or sharing food and drinks. If you think you or a loved one may have mumps, contact your St. Thomas Community Health Center provider immediately to schedule an appointment, and do your best to refrain from being around others to prevent further spread of this infectious virus.
Nearly 12 percent of all women get breast cancer in their lifetime.
Scheduling regular mammograms is the first step in detecting breast cancer. Diagnosing breast cancer as early as possible grants patients and their physicians more treatment options and increases the likelihood of successful treatment.
Get into shape and help empower youth across New Orleans next month at Youth Run NOLA’s 504k. 
People of all athletic backgrounds, and from all neighborhoods are encouraged to lace up with hundreds of hard-working young runners!
As part of St. Thomas’s commitment to health access for all, we are proud to be the first-ever title sponsor of Youth Run NOLA’s largest annual fundraiser.
Click here to sign up to run or learn about other opportunites to get invloved.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Louisiana. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholestorel or use tobacco, you may be at risk for cardiovascular disease. Warning signs such as chest pain, chest pressure, shortness of breath or leg swelling should not be ignored.
You don’t have to visit the emergency room for routine care. Make your heart health a priority this month by scheduling a visit with a St. Thomas Heart & Vascular Center specialist. Don’t wait until it’s too late! View a complete list of our Heart & Vascular Center services at sthvc.com.
When it comes to cervical cancer, new information shows African-American women are dying at a much higher rate than white women.
In Louisiana, we have one of the highest rates of death, and number of women who get the condition.
Kyvonne Winley loves New Orleans culture and second lines, of course that’s second only to the love of her six children and 11 grandchildren. Lately there’s been heartbreak. She lost her beloved sister Faye to cancer from smoking. In a case of mistaken identity, a gunman shot her point blank in her face. It still bears the scars. And then only in her 40s, more challenging news.