We are not really sure how it happened, but, somehow, it is already June – and you know what that means for us here in South Louisiana. It marks the start of another Atlantic hurricane season. That means all of us will have at least one eye on the tropics for the next six months.

But June also brings Men’s Health Month, a time set aside to heighten awareness of preventable health problems for men and boys, and to encourage health screenings in the interest of early detection.

So, what do the two have in common?

In both cases, now is the time to go through the annual exercise of positioning ourselves to weather whatever storms may come.

In other words, to quote the Boy Scouts of America motto: Be prepared.

We can help in that regard through our second annual Man Up! screening event at the Covington Beer Garden, a fun and free party we had to reschedule after a rainout last Friday. Watch the news feed on our website and social media channels for a rain date when it is available.

In the meantime, let it be a reminder to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician to talk about what screenings you should be thinking about. (Need to find a primary care physician? The “Find a Provider” tool on our website can help with that, too!)

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Enjoy – and be well!  

St. Tammany Health System is on the air.

The health system’s Communication Department recently unveiled “Northshore Healthbeat,” a public affairs podcast dedicated to local healthcare issues and happenings, featuring interviews with local care providers, patients and community stakeholders.

“‘Northshore Healthbeat’ is, simply, the heart and soul for wellness in St Tammany,” said STHS Communication Director Amy Bouton, who hosts the twice-monthly show with other members of the health system’s Communication team. “We envision it as a place for fun, healthy conversations with trusted experts from throughout St Tammany Health System – and beyond – on the topics that matter most to you, your family and our community.”

The show will air once every two weeks and is available now on most major podcast platforms.

70 for 70

When the nurses of 2070 reflect on the history of their profession, they won’t have to work hard to find out what things used to be like for today’s nurses. They’ll just have to pop open the time capsule prepared by the St. Tammany Health System Nursing Department. 

Another ‘A’

For the 17th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety for spring 2024 from the Leapfrog Group, more than any other Louisiana health system.

Leading the way

Louisiana’s Committee of 100 for Economic Development has selected STHS President and CEO Joan Coffman to serve as a member for 2024. She joins senior executives from across the state in the panel’s efforts to positively impact economic policy.

A new home

Drs. Christopher Foret, Catherine Pichon and Gabrielle Givens aren’t new to STHS – but all three are practicing in a brand-new, purpose-built St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in North Covington. Call 985-898-4001 to see them or click the link to learn more about the clinic.