By Farah Kaiksow The following information is summarized from the USPSTF March 2009 publication. Please note, the USPSTF is currently in the process of updating this publication. Daily low-dose aspirin decreases the risk of myocardial infarction in men aged 45-79 years, but not in women. Daily low-dose aspirin decreases the risk of ischemic cerebrovascular diseaseRead more
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A summary of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2015 by Sarah G. Candler, MD, MPH The following is a summary of the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2015. Neuropathy is one of the most common complications of uncontrolled diabetes. Its incidence increases with the duration ofRead more
By Farah Kaiksow, MD, MPP The following information is summarized from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices February 2015 publication. Two pneumonia vaccines currently available for adults: the newer 13-valent pneumoccocal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) which covers additional strains not included in the original PPSV23 and the 23-valent pneumococcal conjugate polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23, also knownRead more
Results of recent Hispanic health survey in New Orleans Last week, Puentes New Orleans, Committee for a Better New Orleans and the New Orleans Health Department released the results of a Hispanic health survey (“I Don’t Know Where to Go: Latino Community Health Issues in New Orleans”) in which 275 people between the ages ofRead more
Sign up during the Marketplace Special Enrollment Period March 15-April 30 and avoid paying a fine in 2016. Visit one of these events and get in person assistance with enrollment. To qualify for the special enrollment, all of the following should apply: You are not currently enrolled in a health insurance plan You did notRead more
Last month we celebrated National Health Center Week, which brings attention to health centers nestled in every neighborhood throughout New Orleans. These health centers are community based, patient directed organizations that serve all of our residents. At New Orleans East, LA (NOELA) Community Health Center we work to make sure that everyone—regardless of their abilityRead more
Guide to Community Health Care in Grater New Orleans Download our PDF guide: 504 Health Net Guide to Community Health Care in Grater New Orleans. Includes Primary Care, Counseling, Dental Caere, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Testing and Labs, and Vision. [pdf issuu_pdf_id=”121011210226-7563253321df4c3a805a80243b772f49″ layout=”1″ width=”640″ height=”480″ bgcolor=”FFFFFF” allow_full_screen_=”1″ flip_timelaps=”6000″ ] Read more
