Breaking New Ground in Spinal Fusion with PEKK
As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal procedures, Dr. Eric Oberlander has seen a lot of new technologies and medical advancements come and go in...
Capitol Wellness Solutions: Enhancing quality of life through plant-based medicine
Louisiana’s first medical marijuana dispensary, Capitol Wellness Solutions, has been offering plant-based care to eligible patients since 2019. With locations on Picardy Avenue and...
Woman’s Hospital: Caring for those who need it most
Woman’s Hospital (Woman’s) is on a mission to care for women and babies while destigmatizing mental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Pennington Biomedical leads the way in redefining obesity diagnosis beyond BMI
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a leader in obesity research and treatment, recently played a pivotal role in reshaping how clinical obesity is understood. Three...
Beyond the sidelines: How Our Lady of the Lake Sports Medicine keeps Baton Rouge...
When it comes to sports medicine in Baton Rouge, J. Michael Robinson, M.D., stands on the front lines—not just on the sidelines. As head...
Ochsner sleep center offers innovative implantable device for apnea sufferers
For people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea, getting a good night’s sleep is easier said than done. Having one’s airway become blocked multiple times...
Breaking the Cycle: How TMS is Transforming Mental Health Treatment
When people struggle with pain, they often turn to physical therapy for help in recovering. But when it comes to mental health challenges like...
Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic: Making care more convenient for patients
The Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC) not only works to minimize patients’ pain; they are also dedicated and committed to make their experience better...
Capitol Wellness Solutions: Medical marijuana pharmacy expands to meet patient needs
In 2019, Capitol Wellness Solutions was the first pharmacy to dispense medical marijuana in the south—big news at a time when it was illegal...
OLOL Robotic Surgery Institute: First in the region in robotic surgery
The latest in robotic surgery technology is right here in Baton Rouge.
Our Lady of the Lake Robotic Surgery Institute added to its fleet of...
BROC: Healthy Bone Program leads to better quality of life
In January, Orthopedic Surgery specialist and oncologist Dr. Shaun Accardo officially launched the region’s first clinic solely dedicated to taking care of people with...
Pennington Biomedical: Raising awareness of endometrial cancer
When physicians at Pennington Biomedical Research Center realized that endometrial cancer—the cancer most strongly associated with excess weight—was the fastest-growing cancer for young women...
FranU launches hub for healthcare professional development
Technology, medicine, and even the institution’s name may have changed since the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady first opened FranU in 1923, but the...
Ideal Weight Loss Solutions: To be effective, a weight loss program must fit your...
It’s a common complaint. Years of yo-yo dieting and cutting calories take their toll not just on the body, but certainly on the minds...
Woman’s Hospital: Extending the reach of care with new inpatient perinatal mental health unit
With a dedicated history of improving the lives of women and infants in the area, state and region, the leadership at Woman’s Hospital (Woman’s)...