St. Thomas Healthy News: Block Party of Life, Heart Care, and More this July

By stthomaschc | Monthly Newsletters | Comments are Closed | 1 August, 2017 | 0

Join us at the Block Party for Life this Saturday!

Keeping you and your family healthy is what we care most about, and that’s why we are celebrating your health with a day of music, BBQ, fish fry, health screenings and more at the “Block Party for Life” in the1800 block of Newton Street in Algiers this Saturday July 8th from 10AM – 2PM!
We will be offering free hepatitis C, HIV and blood pressure screenings, and our We PrEP Together initiative will be there to talk to you and your loved ones about how we can work together to keep the community HIV free with PrEP. A big thanks to our partners NOMTOC, Craige Cultural Center, Becnel’s Automotive Repair and Algiers Charter School Association for making this possible. The event is free and open to the public, and is family-friendly. Hope to see you there!

Need heart help?

A recent study by the American College of Cardiology indicates that cardiovascular disease causes one-third of deaths around the world. St. Thomas Community Health Center offers a full range of cardiovascular services five days a week from 8AM – 5PM. Our specialized diagnostic and interventional care includes echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, stress testing, and ambulatory ECG monitoring. View a complete list of our Heart & Vascular services here.

Thank You to Our Supporters

Our many generous community supporters are what make St. Thomas’s mission to keep New Orleans healthy, regardless of socioeconmic status, possible. This month, we want to pay a special thanks to some of the integral churches in our community that have helped us get where we are today. Learn more about our other partners here.

The Latest: In the News & Around the Community

Thomas Community Health doctor gives the 411 on hepatitis C

According to recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hepatitis C infection rates in the United States have nearly tripled between 2010 and 2015, primarily affecting young adults between the ages of 20 and 29 years.

Hepatitis C often has few to no symptoms for years, meaning many infected with the virus are unaware they have it, leaving it untreated and increasing the chance of complications. When symptoms are present, they may include jaundice, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and stomach pain.

Read the full story here.

Dr. Costello Talks Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts

June was Cataracts Awareness Month. St. Thomas Community Health Center optometrist Dr. Donald Costello spoke with WWL-TV on the symptoms of cataracts, and the importance of regular eye exams, especially for those ages 65 and up. Read the full story here.

St. Thomas Healthy News: Block Party of Life, Heart Care, and More this July