More That Matters: Medicaid At-A-Glance

More That Matters: Kids & Exercise

In another More That Matters episode, we talk about kids’ exercise with former pro-athlete Rudy Macklin. Macklin, the current director of the Governor’s Fitness Council and Bureau of Minority Health, takes us into the world of kids’ health and how consistent activity and exercise is crucial to their health.

What Would Happen If We Stopped Vaccinating

Vaccinations have been around for centuries…but what would happen if we decided to stop giving them? Dr. Christina Lord joins us in today’s episode as we delve into the importance of vaccinations in order to protect our futures.

More That Matters: STIs in Louisiana

Listen along to find out more information on how the state of Louisiana fits into the topic of STIs, or sexually transmitted infections. Dr. John Vanchiere guest stars in this episode to discuss the types of STIs, our state’s high infection rate, treatments and prevention methods.

More That Matters: Medicaid At-A-Glance

Health insurance is needed by the masses, that’s why in this episode we take a glance at Medicaid eligibility. The Deputy Director for Medicaid eligibility at the Louisiana Department of Health, Charlene Julien, gives us an overview of important facts you should know.

RSV

Vax Matters is joined by Dr. John Vanchiere to discuss all things respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV. Dr. Vanchiere takes us on a deep-dive into the virus including its complications, symptoms and the new immunization option available.