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Protecting Our Vulnerable Front-Line Workers

July 15, 2020 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

by Dr. MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI    The United States makes up less than 5 percent of the world’s population. Yet we have 25 percent of the world’s coronavirus cases — and those cases are not distributed evenly among the population. It has been well-documented that racial and ethnic minorities have sustained a disproportionate burden of illness and death … [Read more...] about Protecting Our Vulnerable Front-Line Workers

Public Health in Your Hands

June 8, 2020 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

Across the United States and around the world, face masks are highly recommended, if not required, when going out in public.  Some people wear masks; some wear gloves.  Others wear both.  While wearing a mask helps protect others from potentially being exposed to deadly COVID-19, we need to be aware of proper protocols for disposing of these daily-use … [Read more...] about Public Health in Your Hands

COVID-19 Phase One: The Potential Health Impact of Re-Opening

May 28, 2020 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is using a phased-in approach to lifting stay-at-home orders which allows some businesses to re-open doors. Public health officials, however, are keeping a watchful eye. Opening too soon could be potentially dangerous with a new disease circulating and no vaccine to protect the public. It’s a difficult balance. Elected officials are under … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Phase One: The Potential Health Impact of Re-Opening

Video: Dr. MarkAllain Dery of Access Health talks about the coronavirus

March 24, 2020 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

Dr. MarkAllain Dery Chief Innovation Officer for Access Health of Louisiana and Physician of Infectious Diseases answer some common questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19). … [Read more...] about Video: Dr. MarkAllain Dery of Access Health talks about the coronavirus

HIV Healthcare in 2020: Building Community Awareness

January 14, 2020 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

The start of a new year comes with resolutions not only for individuals and businesses, but for those working in healthcare and leading the fight against HIV.  2020 creates an opportunity to get new people engaged in preventing the spread of HIV and reaffirming the commitment that a positive test result for an HIV patient does not mean a death sentence.   “HIV and … [Read more...] about HIV Healthcare in 2020: Building Community Awareness

Start the New Year with a Brighter Smile

December 31, 2019 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

If you’re like the millions of Americans who start off the new year with a resolution, you may want to include improving your smile.  Did you know that your oral health can affect the rest of your physical body?  It can also offer clues to other physical ailments.  Let’s take a closer look. Your mouth is filled with bacteria.  While most of the bacteria … [Read more...] about Start the New Year with a Brighter Smile

Hair Dye & Your Health

December 17, 2019 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

Dr. Chava examines a patient.

The holidays are upon us and that means looking good and feeling good while you celebrate.  A new study, however, may have many of us thinking twice about our hair before heading to the salon for that “holi-do”.   Could permanent hair dye really be causing breast cancer?  Researchers at the National Institutes of Health think so.  They followed more than … [Read more...] about Hair Dye & Your Health

Flu Shots: Better Late than Never

December 3, 2019 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

“You can get the flu anytime during the flu season so it’s important to get the flu vaccine even late in the season,” says Nurse Practitioner Lauren Ellis.  Southeast Louisiana is getting hit hard by some of the highest rates of flu in the nation.  According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Louisiana is currently categorized as having widespread flu as … [Read more...] about Flu Shots: Better Late than Never

Second Generation HIV Doctor Leads Louisiana Fight Against HIV

November 19, 2019 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

“San Francisco has been incredibly successful in the fight for decreasing the transmission of HIV. In fact, they were able to decrease the rate of HIV transmission by 50% in three years” says Dr. MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI.  “There is no doubt in my mind that New Orleans will do the same thing! Using simple public health interventions such as increasing the … [Read more...] about Second Generation HIV Doctor Leads Louisiana Fight Against HIV

Free Patient Program Helps Battle Chronic Illnesses

October 22, 2019 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic illnesses that impact how they live, work and play in their daily life.  While some health problems are genetic, experts believe that a lot of illnesses are influenced by poor diets, work stress, trauma or lack of exercise.   Currently in the United States, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes.  1.5 million new … [Read more...] about Free Patient Program Helps Battle Chronic Illnesses

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