Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Louisiana Blue is devoted to its mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians. Did you know health officials now recommend that average-risk people start colorectal cancer screening at age 45? People with a family history of cancer or other risk factors may need to be screened even earlier. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancer types, and rates in Louisiana are higher than average. However, when caught early, colorectal cancer can be treated successfully. If you’re 45 or older and have not been screened for colorectal cancer, have a checkup with your healthcare provider and ask when you should start. Colonoscopy is the gold standard, but there are other colorectal cancer screening tests, including some you can do at home. Preventive screening is covered at low or no cost on most health plans. Remember, screening saves lives – IF you get tested.

Learn more at lablue.com.

The Skin Surgery Centre

The Skin Surgery Centre provides the region’s highest quality treatment of skin cancers and are experts in all surgical issues of the skin and nails.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the gold standard for the removal of high-risk skin cancers, which allows for the least amount of normal tissue to be removed while still achieving the highest cure rate possible. Every physician at The Skin Surgery Centre is double board-certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, having completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship training program. Having undergone years of comprehensive, rigorous training, including advanced reconstructive techniques, Dr. Bucher, Dr. LeBlanc, Dr. Cox, and Dr. Rougelot can expertly remove a patient’s skin cancer and perform reconstruction, which preserves function and cosmesis all within the same day under local anesthesia.

A network of three state-of-the-art facilities ensures patients from the Southshore, Northshore, and Biloxi can improve the health and appearance of their skin with a personal touch.

Learn more at theskinsurgerycentre.com.

Tulane Doctors – Specialty Care – Lakeview

Tulane Doctors – Specialty Care – Lakeview is a premier destination for comprehensive cardiovascular care, offering the latest techniques to assess and treat heart disease for patients throughout the greater New Orleans area and beyond. As faculty of the Tulane University School of Medicine, their physicians are leaders in clinical care and research, bringing cutting-edge expertise and the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine to patients.

Conveniently located at 7030 Canal Boulevard in Lakeview, Tulane Doctors – Specialty Care – Lakeview welcomes new patients and offers cardiac clearance assessments when needed. In-clinic services include non-invasive testing and imaging, including EKGs, exercise and medication-induced stress testing, echocardiograms, vascular ultrasounds, nuclear cardiac testing, and electrophysiological analysis.

The health of your heart deserves the absolute best. For expert evaluation and personalized care, call 504-988-0501.

The Hand Center of Louisiana

For more than 40 years, the physicians and staff of The Hand Center of Louisiana have pursued a passion for patient-centered care.  As a fully integrated healthcare facility offering all medical, surgical, and therapy services for patients with upper extremity conditions, the Hand Center of Louisiana continues its legacy as a leading healthcare provider in the Gulf South.

Board-certified Hand Center surgeons are widely recognized for their expertise and successful outcomes. Using the most current approaches in surgical and non-surgical treatments, they develop a plan of care suited to each individual patient.

Certified Hand Therapists at The Hand Therapy Center use advanced techniques and protocols for post-operative management of surgical patients. Therapists are often able to move patients into therapy more quickly, resulting in earlier clinical results and recovery.

For information and scheduling, visit handsurgical.com or call 504-454-2191.

Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic

Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic specializes in a wide range of orthopedic procedures and offers same-day appointments. Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic’s team of orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and pain management specialists have over 40 years of experience in surgical and non-surgical treatments. Located in Marrero, LA, just outside of New Orleans, Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic has been rated Best Doctor for 25 consecutive years, offering an amazing team to treat all your orthopedic problems.  

Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic has recently added a fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician, Dr. Matthew Cutrer. Dr. Cutrer has same-day appointments available and specializes in minimally invasive procedures to treat acute and chronic pain due to a variety of neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions in patients of all ages. 

To learn more, please visit jeffortho.com or call 504-349-6804. •