STHS Express Care

08/17/2026

Walking is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health and it’s even better when you do it with your community. 🚶‍♂️‍➡️

Join Dr. Maria Roberts on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 6-7 p.m. at the Mandeville Lakefront Gazebo for a Walk With a Doc! During this walk, Dr. Roberts will discuss the newly released cholesterol guidelines and what they mean for you. ❤️

08/10/2026

🚶‍♀️☀️ What better way to start the weekend than with a walk along the Mandeville Lakefront?

We had a great time at this weekend’s Walk with a Doc event with STHS Lifestyle Medicine Physician Dr. Maria Roberts! Participants enjoyed a beautiful morning outdoors while learning more about the importance of staying active and making healthy choices.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Dr. Roberts for helping our community take steps toward better health, one walk at a time! ❤️

08/05/2026

STHS appoints Lori Sumner as new chief nursing officer ✨

Veteran nurse executive Lori Sumner, MSN, RN, is the new STHS chief nursing officer. She brings more than three decades of progressive leadership experience in nursing operations, quality, patient safety and workforce development to the health system.

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St. Tammany Health System has named veteran nurse executive Lori Sumner, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer. She brings more than three decades of progressive leadership experience in nursing operations, quality, patient safety and workforce development to the health system.

07/31/2026

Living with an ostomy comes with unique challenges, but you don't have to navigate them alone.

In this episode of Healthy Living, St. Tammany Health System In-Patient Wound Care nurse Paula Schindler highlights the personalized care and support available through the St. Tammany Health System Ostomy Clinic. From preoperative education and postoperative follow-up to ongoing ostomy management, the clinic provides comprehensive services for patients with ostomies, fistulas and tubes.

Learn more: https://www.sttammany.health/OstomyClinic

07/29/2026

St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency badge, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.

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St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency badge, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.

07/28/2026

The Latest Heart to Heart Is Here 📖

See how we're making a difference and working together to build a healthier, stronger community—one heart at a time. ❤️

Read now: https://www.sttammany.health/Newsroom

07/27/2026

🩹 When a wound won't heal, specialized care can make all the difference.

In this episode of Healthy Living, St. Tammany Health System Wound Therapy nurse Rebecca Gilson shares how the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic helps patients with chronic and non-healing wounds.

Watch now and learn more about the specialized care available at St. Tammany Health System.

Learn more: https://www.sttammany.health/woundcare

07/22/2026

🩹 Did you know that chronic wounds often require specialized care to heal properly?

In this episode of Healthy Living, St. Tammany Health System Infectious Disease physician Dr. Bridget Ory explains how our Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic helps patients with chronic and non-healing wounds using advanced treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Watch to learn how our experienced team is helping patients heal, prevent complications and get back to living healthier lives. ❤️

Learn more: https://www.sttammany.health/woundcare

07/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Walk with a Doc this past weekend! 🚶‍♀️

We loved seeing our community come together to enjoy the outdoors, stay active and connect over healthy living. Your participation helps make these events such a success and we appreciate everyone who came out to walk with us.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Walk with a Doc event! ❤️

07/20/2026

Need care on the weekend? We've got you covered! ❤️

Our St. Tammany Physicians Network – Folsom family medicine clinic is extending Saturday hours through August as part of our pilot program.

🗓️ Upcoming Saturday clinic dates:
• July 25
• Aug. 15
• Aug. 29

⏰ Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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The addition of limited weekend hours at the St. Tammany Physicians Network family medicine clinic in Folsom has been extended to select Saturdays into August.