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.

This is not exactly a tell-all tale – but it is close. Dr. Merrill Laurent, a local physician and member of the St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners, joins us to help pull back the curtain on the health system's hidden gems, revealing the overlooked services and behind-the-scenes care that quietly power our community's health.

As we embark upon a new year, STHS clinical dietitians and friends of the show Jessica Greer and Sarah Brignac separate nutrition fact from fiction, breaking down which popular diets actually work and which ones deserve a healthy dose of skepticism. In the course of what is a lively and informational conversation, we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions around food and offer practical, realistic tips for turning over a healthier leaf in the new year – no fads required.