Northshore Healthbeat

Babies don't come with instruction manuals, but a few simple rules can make all the difference. This week on Northshore Healthbeat, we're talking safe sleep with Sharon Hanson of St. Tammany Health System and Chris Knoblauch of the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office. From the ABCs of safe sleep to the local Cribs for Kids program, we cover what every parent, grandparent and caregiver should know to help keep little ones safe. Because when it comes to baby sleep, sweet dreams start with a safe place to snooze.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so we figured it was time to have a conversation about something a lot of men would rather not talk about: their prostates. Urologist Dr. Sunhil Purohit joins us to separate prostate fact from fiction, talk about warning signs and screening, and explain how today's advances are changing the way we diagnose and treat prostate conditions. From prostate cancer to enlarged prostates – and even a leading-edge treatment called Aquablation – Dr. Purohit offers plenty of reasons for men (and the people who care about them) to listen. Give it a listen. Your prostate will thank you.

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful part of the journey into parenthood, but it does not always come easily. In this episode of Northshore Healthbeat, we talk with lactation experts from St. Tammany Parish Hospital's New Family Center about the support available to new parents, what to expect in those first challenging weeks, and the many benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers. We also explore such topics as colostrum, skin-to-skin contact, feeding cues, supplementation – and when it is time to ask for help.

For first-time mom Kati LeBreton, welcoming her baby at St. Tammany Health System was only the beginning of her birth story. In this episode, Kati shares her experience giving birth at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, why listening to her body led her to seek care again after returning home, and the support she received throughout her experience. STHS Bereavement Nurse Navigator Kristi Lamarque-Bordelon also joins the conversation to discuss the health system's approach to maternal care and the standards in place to help ensure mothers feel heard, supported and cared for throughout their birthing experience and beyond.

The loss of an infant due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or a diagnosis incompatible with life is among the most devastating experiences a family can endure. At St. Tammany Health System, Kristi Lamarque-Bordelon, RN, Bereavement Nurse Navigator, provides compassionate support and guidance to families navigating unimaginable grief.

In this story, Sarah Montreuil, Mom and STHS Patient, shares her experience and the care she received under Kristi's guidance. Kristi also discusses Louisiana's newly enacted Angel's Law and how it will help ensure that families across the state have access to bereavement support, resources, and compassionate care during their most difficult moments.

New centers. New programs. New milestones. On the latest episode of "Northshore Healthbeat," St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman drops by for a mid-year pulse check on the health system. She joins Mike and Bre to talk about everything from expanded cardiology services and the new Parenting Center to the innovative Bridge Program, another Leapfrog "A" for patient safety and what's still to come in 2026.

Frank Bouton felt fine. Until he wasn't. After receiving a diagnosis he never saw coming, Frank found himself on a healthcare journey that changed his life. In the latest episode of "Northshore Healthbeat," timed to coincide with Men's Health Month, Bouton joins cardiologist Dr. Russell Reed, and hosts Mike Scott and Breanna Dominguez for a candid conversation about the importance of listening to your body, keeping up with regular checkups and refusing to ignore symptoms that may seem minor.

In this episode Amy tips her hat to one of St. Tammany Health System's partners in providing quality care for the Northshore. Mark Paxton is the therapy manager for Northshore Rehabilitation Hospital and he explains how they work with the health system to get patients on their feet again.

Hospitals can be stressful and a stay can be mentally taxing on the patient and the family. For hospital staff, life and death situations every day, can take a toll. STHS Chaplain Cody Warren shares why a spiritual care foundation through Chaplaincy is essential to support the health and well-being of both patients and staff.

As temperatures climb, risks rise with them. In this episode of "Northshore Healthbeat," St. Tammany Health System trauma experts Aftan Boudreaux and Nicole Melerine share key advice on heat illness, dehydration, outdoor injuries and water safety, along with practical ways to stay safe all season long.