Pointe Coupee General Hospital staff recently provided Basic Life Support (BLS) education and training in the parish. The BLS Classes were held for the faculty and staff of Catholic of Pointe Coupee, Valverda Elementary and False River Academy.
Read MoreNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month and today is World Diabetes Day. We provide services to meet the needs of those with diabetes.
Read MoreVitalant will have their bloodmobile at PCGH for a blood drive. If you wish to donate blood, please be sure to sign up ahead of time and to bring a photo ID.
Read MoreThe DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Read MoreEvery year in the United States, approximately 3,700 babies die from sleep-related causes. PCGH’s “Cribs for Kids” is an effort to prevent these deaths by educating parents and caregivers on the importance of practicing safe sleep and by providing portable cribs to families who, otherwise, may not afford a safe place for their babies to sleep.
Read MoreWe don’t believe the virus can spread very easily through the water, whether it is salt water or chlorinated, swimming pool water. The virus isn’t going to move across the water from one person to another. The risk, however, is getting too close to others while in the pool.
Read MorePay attention to portions of high added sugar foods to help keep your blood sugar in the target range of 80-180 mg/dl or as suggested by your health care provider. Reduce or eliminate alcoholic beverages; they may cause your blood sugar levels to go too high or too low and can disrupt your sleep. Occupy your extra time with activities that are positive, productive, and/or pleasing to you.
Read MoreRecent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with COVID-19 lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms.
Read MoreWe are vigilantly monitoring the WHO, CDC, and other local health agencies regarding the latest developments to this ever-changing situation. We will continue to update our protocols and reinforce these agency’s recommendations to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all of our patients and staff.
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Read MoreWe are continuing to implement the latest and most comprehensive technology by recently upgrading our cardiac monitoring system. We now proudly use Nihon Kohden’s most advanced wireless monitoring system which are designed to deliver smart, safe, and secure capabilities in the management of patient care without compromise.
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