As the Mumps Outbreak Spreads in Louisiana, Remain Informed of the Symptoms to Keep You and Your Family Safe

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. READ MORE

Did You Know: Our Breast Center Staff is Bilingual?

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

Among the changes to the nation’s health care system that Republicans in Washington may make, none has more consequence for Louisiana’s low-income residents and the community clinics and hospitals that care for them than future funding for Medicaid. READ MORE

St. Thomas Heart & Vascular Center

We are excited to introduce the addition of the St. Thomas Heart & Vascular Center offering a full-range of cardiovascular services five days a week from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. New Orleans native, Dr. Arthur “Chip” Grant, was named the Director of the St. Thomas Heart & Vascular Center. READ MORE