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Skin Cancer Awareness

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime?

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The Importance of Annual Physicals

A healthy lifestyle not only keeps your body fit and your mind alert, it helps protect you from illness and prevents chronic diseases you may already have from getting worse.

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COVID Update: How to Protect Yourself for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day

We have made significant gains against the pandemic since implementing appropriate physical distancing (social distancing), mandatory mask mandate, and encouraging hand hygiene. Unfortunately, we have lost many lives along the…

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In The News
Dr. Mindy Calandro at Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Flu Press Conference

The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. Baton Rouge Clinic…

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National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly. August is an ideal time…

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Tips For Regular Exercise

To help you get started and keep going, here are three ways to approach exercise and physical activity. 1. Include Physical Activity in Your Everyday Life Make it a priority:…

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The Epidemic of Obesity

1.) What classifies someone as obese? Obesity is defined as a BMI >30 kg/m2. Online height and weight charts or BMI calculators are easy available tools to use that make…

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