The married mother of two, stepmother of four, had surgery on Feb. 1, 2017, followed by eight weeks of daily radiation. New wire-free breast tumor localization technology available at WK Breast Health Center relieved some of Stroud’s anxiety and made her surgery day shorter.

As children grow, they learn how to navigate the changing world around them. New situations, new problems and new social interactions force them to find the skills necessary for these experiences.

When Reggie Greening's daughter Amanda began having inexplicable pain in her left foot, the two were left frustrated by treatment options in managing her severe discomfort. As time progressed, so did the symptoms, including discoloration, burning and swelling, resulting in his daughter's inability to walk.

Depression has long been a condition discussed within the mental health field, and more recently it has been the subject of headlines as the public grapples with understanding the sometimes devastating effects this illness can have in its most severe form.

The name “dry needling” can sound peculiar to many who read it, and the topic raises some debate among practitioners as well.

I am a Louisiana Licensed Addiction Counselor (since 1996) who completed Ph.D. training as a scientist-practictioner in counseling psychology with post-doc training in neuropsychology.

Understanding the complexities of substance abuse and the path to recovery requires both a global lens in how our culture responds to and treats addiction, as well as taking an individualistic approach in understanding each person and their narrative.

Addiction can cross many borders and manifest through many avenues. More commonly, it’s thought to mean an abuse of drugs or alcohol, or even an addiction to gambling. A lesser discussed and researched topic, however, is that of an addiction to sex and/or pornography.