FIND A DOCTOR FIND A LOCATION PATIENTS & VISITORS MYCHART MORE BLOGS HEALTH HUB Featured Post Recognizing and Responding to COVID-19 Exposure With the winter holidays approaching and the number of new cases climbing faster than ever, recognizing and responding to exposure or close contact with someone who is sick is crucial if we’re to slow the spread of this deadly virus. READ MORE Trending Surviving Colorectal Cancer READ MORE Primary Care Provider: Your Guide Through the Healthcare Jungle READ MORE The Latest Easy Thanksgiving Recipes READ MORE Our Lady of the Lake gives new hope to patients in heart failure Dr. Castellanos is part of a new breed of cardiac specialists called structural interventionists. They perform intricate repairs within the heart via a thin catheter inserted into a blood vessel in the leg or lower abdomen. READ MORE Making Sense of Symptoms Now, flu season is upon us now, which is sure to present perplexing questions: Does having a fever mean I have COVID? Is this stuffy nose the result of a cold, or could it be the flu? Or allergies? READ MORE 10 Ways to Care for Someone with COVID-19 at Home Caring for a family member at home who has COVID-19 is no easy task and can carry some risks. But by taking proper precautions and remaining diligent about safety procedures, you can provide effective care at home for your loved one. READ MORE VIEW ALL BLOG POSTS CONNECT WITH US HELPFUL LINKS (225) 765-6565 5000 Hennessy Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 SITE MAP PRIVACY POLICY DISCLAIMER NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Copyright © 2021 Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

FIND A DOCTOR FIND A LOCATION PATIENTS & VISITORS MYCHART MORE BLOGS 5 ITEMS TO ADD TO YOUR HEALTHY YEAR CHECKLIST HEALTH HUB 5 Items to Add to Your Healthy Year Checklist Make 2021 a year of better health. Use this quick checklist to guide your health and wellness efforts: Get a flu shot and get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you’re eligible. Seasonal flu has taken a backseat to the coronavirus, but cases of flu are already popping up in Louisiana. If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible Schedule your wellness visits with your primary care provider to teep up with all other vaccinations and screenings for cancers such as breast and colon cancer. Other items to check-in with your PCP about during your yearly visit: Arthritis Blood pressure Cholesterol COPD Depression Diabetes Be sure to eat some fruit, vegetables and whole grains daily. Get active! Even 15-30 minutes of daily activity can have a positive impact. See below for benefits of walking you may not know about. And finally, pick an intention for the year. 2020 was a crazy year, and there are no promises that 2021 won’t be as well but entering a new year with an intention or mindset of what you want to be, achieve, see or experience in 2021 can help ground you and set your year off right. CONNECT WITH US HELPFUL LINKS (225) 765-6565 5000 Hennessy Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 SITE MAP PRIVACY POLICY DISCLAIMER NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Copyright © 2021 Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center