the examiner in august

Monday-Wednesday 8AM-7PM
Thursday 7:30AM-7PM
Friday 8AM-5PM

Office # 337.527.6385
Text us @ 1.833.682.7682
​After Hours- 337.475.0056

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​World Lung Cancer Day

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, & the leading cause of cancer deaths.
When symptoms appear, they can easily be mistaken for common respiratory illnesses like bronchitis or pneumonia. Because of this, many cases are diagnosed at an advanced/later stage.
Symptoms of early-stage lung cancer may include a cough, shortness of breath and fatigue. As it progresses, symptoms may include chronic cough, spitting up blood, Pain in the chest or back, Hoarseness and/or Wheezing.


Diagnostic procedures may include X-ray, Lab tests, including advanced genomic testing, Biopsy, CT scan.
The main risk factors for lung cancer are A history of or current tobacco use, Exposure to second-hand smoke, Exposure to asbestos, arsenic, or other chemicals, Radiation exposure, including radiation therapy to the breast or chest, Living in an area with air pollution and/or A family history of lung cancer.

Did you know that 20 minutes after quitting for good, your heart rate and blood pressure drop? And two weeks to three months after quitting, your circulation improves, and your lung function increases.
Make an appointment today and ask what your options are to help you quit. 

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Welcoming NP, Angie Ewalt

NP Ewalt will start seeing patients in our clinic within the next few months! 
To make an appointment, phone or text our clinic at the numbers listed above. 

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​Are you practicing good heart health? Getting tested and knowing your cholesterol number, is an important step toward a healthy heart. A cholesterol screening measures your level of HDL and LDL. HDL is the good cholesterol which helps keep the LDL, or bad cholesterol, from getting lodged into your artery walls. Too much of one type or not enough of another can put you at risk for Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, or Stroke.

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Need an x-ray? Make an appointment at our office by calling us at 527.6385 or texting us at 1.833.682.7682

Louisiana is HOT. 
Keep your skin healthy this summer by using sunscreen regularly, drinking PLENTY of water, & covering up by wearing sunglasses and a hat. 

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Don't forget to schedule your Telemedicine visit today!

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Don't forget to show yourself some love today! 
Get a hobby, do what you love, exercise, eat well, read, set aside time for YOU! 

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Drug overdoses are now the #1 cause of unintentional deaths. The main reason of these deaths are prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl.
Even when taking prescribed opioids as directed, you could build up a tolerance. Some people find it easy to stop taking opioids while others find it harder to quit. Those who find it harder to quit may develop an opioid use disorder. Over 50% percent of people who have misused prescription opioids reported getting them from friends or relatives. People that develop an opioid use disorder are more likely to die of drug overdose.