A Pap test is an important health screening test The purpose of a Pap test (also referred to as a Pap smear) is to identify changes in the cervix that ...
The West Jefferson Medical Center’s Cancer Care celebrated cancer survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day at a special brunch sponsored by Boomtown ...
June is Men’s Health Month! At West Jefferson Medical Center, we’re celebrating by sharing information about important men’s health issues , like BPH ...
True or false? 6 questions to test your stroke smarts Did you know that May is Stroke Awareness Month? Over the next couple weeks, we’ll be sharing ...
Spring in Louisiana is beautiful; but with the emergence of warm air, colorful blooms, and flowering plants comes a not-so-fun seasonal side effect: ...
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? In this post, we’re breaking down the connection between a stressed-out mental state and physical ...
West Jefferson Medical Center is proud to announce its recognition as a Healthgrades 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction ...
Hey y'all, did you know March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month? All month long, we’re sharing insights and info about this type of cancer, and what ...
The West Jefferson Hospital Foundation has elected a new executive committee and 5 new members to serve on the Board of Directors. The West Jefferson ...
After 2+ years of living in the pandemic, health professionals are worried that another health crisis may be on the horizon: people have been forgoing ...
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mardi Gras is here again. Nobody does this season quite like we do in New Orleans. From festive floats and marching ...
If you’re on a mission to get fit this year, you’ve got to get that heart pumping! One of the best ways to achieve this goal is through a little ...
Busting 5 colon cancer myths
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