Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital

08/06/2025

🌍 August is World Breastfeeding Month — a time to celebrate and support the journey of breastfeeding moms everywhere!

Breastfeeding provides babies with the perfect nutrition, strengthens their immune system, and promotes bonding between mother and child. It also offers long-term health benefits for moms, including reduced risk of certain cancers and improved postpartum recovery.

Let’s raise awareness, share support, and help create a world where every mom feels empowered to breastfeed — anytime, anywhere. 💪💗

08/04/2025

Rapides Regional Medical Center's Director of Community Education Theresa Hood, MSN, RN-BC, and Community Education Resource Nurse Tamera Tullos, BSN, RNC-MNN, provided training Monday for Our Lady of Prompt Succor School faculty and staff as they prepare for the start of the new school year. Training included CPR and choking training for adults, adolescents and infants.

08/01/2025

Now is the time to make sure your children are ready to return to school. Here are some ways to make it a healthy start to the school year.

07/30/2025

🍨💙Sundaes for our SUPERSTARS!

Today, we celebrated our dedicated hospital team with ice cream sundaes and big THANKS. Their compassion, strength, and hard work never go unnoticed. Thanks for being the heart of our hospital and the COOLEST team in town! 😎

07/28/2025

📚✏️ School will be starting soon — it’s the perfect time to reset routines and refocus on healthy habits for the whole family!

Check out the Get Healthy Cenla August Challenge Calendar by one of our owners, The Rapides Foundation. Each day offers simple ways to boost wellness and stay on track during the busy back-to-school season.

🗓️ Let’s start the school year strong — mind, body, and spirit!

As August approaches, the chaos of returning from vacation or preparing the kids for school can be overwhelming. Take the stress out of this hectic month by using our calendar for nutrition and exercise tips to plan, prep, and make healthy choices. Download it now! https://bit.ly/4o74Haq

07/25/2025

☀️ Summer Heat is No Joke! 🥵
As temperatures rise, so does the risk for heat-related illness. Stay safe this summer with these simple tips:

✅ Hydrate often – Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty.
✅ Dress smart – Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
✅ Take breaks – Rest in the shade or air conditioning, especially during peak heat hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
✅ Never leave kids or pets in the car – even for a minute.
✅ Know the signs – Dizziness, nausea, headache, or confusion can be signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Enjoy the sunshine—but don’t let the heat catch you off guard! 🌞💧

07/23/2025

With heat advisories in effect, many of us take to the water to cool off, but make sure you and your family practice water safety. Community Education Resource Nurse Tamera Tullos, BSN, RNC-MNN, discusses with KALB Interviews practical ways to stay safe this summer.

Water Safety from RRMC

07/18/2025

🚨 UTV & ATV Safety Matters! 🚨

Summer fun can quickly turn dangerous without the right precautions. 🛑 Before you hit the trails, take a few minutes to learn how to stay safe on your UTV, ATV, electric bike or golf cart.

🎥 Watch this important safety story from KALB News featuring Shawn Moreau, DNP, TCRN, CEN, Trauma Program Director, as she shares expert tips to help prevent injuries and save lives.

Your ride should be thrilling — not life-threatening.

👉https://bit.ly/3GzDj4e

Rapides Regional Medical Center says the hospital has seen a 30% increase in ATV crashes from last year.

07/16/2025

🧸 Calling all future babysitters! 🧸

Is your child ready to take on the world of babysitting with confidence and care? Our upcoming Safe Sitter Class is designed just for boys and girls ages 11–14!

In this fun and interactive class, participants will learn:
✔️ How to handle emergencies
✔️ CPR and choking rescue for infants and children
✔️ Basic child care skills
✔️ How to entertain little ones
✔️ Babysitting business tips
✔️ Ways to keep themselves safe while babysitting

Give your tween or teen the tools they need to be a safe, responsible, and confident babysitter. Classes - July 22 and 24th. 

📆 Register now at https://bit.ly/4nStVsY
Click on Calendar of Events under Health Education
📞 Or call 318-769-4440 for more info!

07/14/2025

👶 Expecting a baby soon? Be prepared! 💻

Join us for our *Virtual Prepared Childbirth Class* on Saturday, July 19th, from 9 a.m. to noon — led by a certified childbirth instructor. This class is perfect for moms or couples who want to feel confident and ready for delivery day.

You’ll learn about:
✅ Stages of labor and delivery
✅ When to go to the hospital
✅ Pain management options
✅ Assisted delivery
✅ Cesarean birth

📲 Register online at www.rapidesregional.com
Just click on Calendar of Events under Health Education.

Space is limited, so sign up today!

07/10/2025

Now Accepting New Patients!

HP Long Medicine Clinic is here to care for you and your family. From routine checkups to managing chronic conditions, our team is committed to keeping you healthy and well.

📍 Convenient location – 213 Hospital Blvd, Pineville
📅 Same-day/week appointments available
💳 We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare
✨ Compassionate care, close to home

Call today to schedule your first visit!
📞 Call 318-769-5995 for an appointment.

07/08/2025

Before you head out on a summer road trip, make sure your little ones are safe when riding in the car! Our Community Education department, along with Louisiana State Police, will be conducting FREE child safety seat checks on Wednesday from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Scott Street Entrance to Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital. A trained child passenger safety educator will examine your car seats, make sure they are not under recall, ensure the seat is installed properly and show you how to install the car seat. The car seat check process takes between 15-25 minutes, depending on how many car seats are in the vehicle. Seat checks normally are held the second Wednesday of each month.