The 2020 American Cancer Society (ACS) fundraiser, White Out Cancer – A United Night of Hope, is teaming with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBS) to host an evening of fun, laughter, tears of joy and celebration with the opportunity to support the local American Cancer Society mission.

Dr. Stuermann completed a fellowship in pain management at the University of Kentucky in Lexington in 2020 after practicing general anesthesia in Shreveport for eight years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Clemson University in South Carolina and earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

“We are asking our local krewes to cancel festivities and grand bals that lead up to the 2021 Mardi Gras season because of the enormous lead time for planning and venue selection,” said Herrin. “However, no decision has been made yet to cancel the 2021.

Today’s business men have to do a lot more than just show up for work to be successful. To be a player in today’s business world he must have a broad base of knowledge, more than a little charisma and the staying power to compete with the enthusiasm and energy of younger men.

Guys, it’s time to pick up the phone and make the call. No more putting it off. Your spouse has been hounding you for months to schedule a doctor’s visit for a checkup, yet there are seemingly always more pressing issues that get in the way – like picking up the dry cleaning, getting the car’s oil changed and work meetings.

Remember that place in the rear of your house? It goes by the name of patio, and it’s been feeling abandoned during the winter months, but that’s all about to change now that spring has sprung. Soon family gatherings, after-dinner drinks and grilling will ensue on this extension of the home, so you must prepare.

“Weird times!” That's been my go-to description when I chat with friends and family about life according to COVID-19. After six weeks, there's finally light at the end of this lock-down tunnel. Louisiana is just a few weeks away from Phase 1 of reopening.

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