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.

What does autism acceptance look like in a healthcare setting? In this episode, we sit down with clinical leaders to talk about the real-world impact of autism-specific training, sensory-aware care and clear communication – and how these efforts are transforming the patient experience at St. Tammany Health System.

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, "Northshore Healthbeat" goes inside the world of clinical nutrition this week with St. Tammany Health System dietitians Kimberly Ellison and Christina Waguespack. From a day in the life of a hospital dietitian to the science behind patient care, they break down common misconceptions, explain the difference between dietitians and nutritionists, and share why nutrition plays a critical role in healing and overall well-being – among many other topics.

You know the saying: Prevention is the best medicine – but it works best with a plan. In today's episode, diabetes experts Terry Compton and Melissa Gispert join us to unpack PreventT2, a free new diabetes-prevention program from St. Tammany Health System that helps people with prediabetes and other at-risk patients take control early. Consider this your roadmap for staying ahead of Type 2 diabetes.