LCMC Health Touro Prytania Health Center

07/30/2025

Congratulations to our Director of the quarter, Colby Gray, RN, BSN our Clinical Education & Professional Development Director! Thanks for being extraordinary! ⭐

07/26/2025

A squeezing chest pressure that won't quit, pain or heaviness radiating to the arm, jaw, or back, sudden shortness of breath, sweating, or a feeling of impending doom. If you, or someone near you, has any of these signs, assume it's a heart attack until proven otherwise. We have the steps to follow while waiting EMS.

Every second counts. Follow our five urgent actions and find out how Touro's round-the-clock Primary Heart Attack Center speeds treatment and recovery.

07/25/2025

Vote for Touro! We're proud to be nominated in six different categories in this year's NOLA Family Favorites! 🎉🙌 Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/3I5AdoY

07/24/2025

In a state with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country, what would it take to close the maternal health gap? One answer: care that starts at home. Through Family Connects, a partnership between Touro and the New Orleans Health Department, we offer free in-home nurse visits to help families thrive after birth.

Family Connects New Orleans, a partnership between Touro and the New Orleans Health Department, offers free in-home nurse visits to families who give birth at Touro and reside in New Orleans. The program is part of a broader effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality and promote family well-bein...

07/23/2025

Extreme heat can lead to increased health risks for those with diabetes. Valerie Burton, RN, Program Manager at the Touro Diabetes Center, discusses how to manage diabetes during the summer with . From staying hydrated to protecting your insulin in the heat, this segment covers everything you need to enjoy the season while staying on track. ☀️

07/21/2025

Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Elizabeth Harris, a Nurse on W5! Her teammates praise her for "keeping the unit going on the weekends." Way to go! ⭐

07/17/2025

Way to go, Touro! 🏆 We're a CityBusiness 2025 Reader Ranking winner for Best Acute Care Hospital and Best Diagnostic Imaging Center!

07/16/2025

We love our Patient Care Techs! 💙 We celebrated our PCTs all week to show our appreciation. Thanks for taking quality care of our patients!

07/10/2025

Touro Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Ryan Bird, joins WVUE Fox 8 to share essential tips for staying healthy during the hot and humid summer months. Learn how to prevent heat-related illnesses, stay hydrated, protect your skin, and manage chronic conditions in the heat!

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! In observance of the holiday, all outpatient clinics will be closed; however, our emergency department is open to care for you

06/30/2025

Closing out Men's Health Month, Touro patient, Amazing Agers participant, and Prostate Cancer survivor, Gregory Jackson shares how Touro helped him in his health journey. Men between the ages of 40-50 should get screened every one to four years, depending on their PSA levels and other factors. Prostate cancer screening can help find prostate cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

Touro Amazing Ager & Prostate Cancer Survivor