In the News
LSU School of Medicine faculty are frequently asked to share their expertise on any number of health issues. Here is just a sampling of features and interviews from November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026:
AI avatars will soon help doctors sharpen their communication skills
WWL-TV | 1/29/2026
Dr. Peter DeBlieux and Dr. Rachel Fiore talked about the future of healthcare training
with AI technology.
Lung Cancer Care in Louisiana
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 1/28/2026
Dr. Leonard "Jim" Wudel, Department of Surgery, discusses symptoms of lung cancer
and when to schedule a visit with your doctor.
Why is Dry January so popular?
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 1/14/2026
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence (ADACE) Director Dr. Nick Gilpin explains
the popular trend of staying sober in the month of January.
Healthy Living - New Years Fireworks
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 12/31/2025
Dr. Jonathan Schoen spoke with Fox 8 on New Year's Eve to discuss firework safety.
Navigating Seasonal Depression
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 12/17/2025
Dr. Jennifer Creedon in Department of Psychiatry discussed how to handle seasonal
depression around the holidays.
Toy safety tips for the holiday season
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 12/11/2025
Dr. Christine Settoon discusses the danger of button batteries in children's toys.
LSU Health New Orleans is in the Midst of a Research Revolution
Biz Orleans | 12/01/2025
The School's contributions to advancing medicine and health are discussed.
Louisiana doctors urge flu vaccination despite dominant strain mismatch concerns
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 11/24/2025
Dr. Fred Lopez discussed the importance of getting an annual flu shot.
Exceptional Women in Medicine, LSU Health New Orleans
New Orleans Magazine | 12/2025
New Orleans Magazine has recognized the following physicians as exceptional women
in medicine from LSU Health New Orleans: Drs. Kelly Babineaux, Amelia Jernigan, Maria
Bernal, Christine Connolly, Nicole Freehill, Elizabeth Rourke, Sarah Ryan-Yockey and
La'Nasha Tanner.
LSU Health Pancreatic Cancer
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 11/24/2025
Dr. Omeed Moaven at School of Medicine discusses signs and symptoms of pancreatic
cancer and when to get tested.
LCMC Health physicians collaborate to bring life-changing lung cancer care to the
region
The Times Picayune | 11/23/2025
Dr. Leonard "Jim" Wudel, Department of Surgery, discusses symptoms of lung cancer
and treatment options.
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 11/19/2025
School of Medicine's Dr. Taniya De Silva, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology),
stopped by Fox 8 to discuss how to manage diabetes during the holiday season.
Study links weight-loss injections to lower cancer risk
WWL-TV | 11/13/2025
Dr. Lucio Miele, Director of LSU-LCMC Cancer Center, spoke with Meg Farris on how
GLP-1 injections help to reduce the risks of cancer.
Dr. Bazan New Book: Brain Aging and Resilience
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 11/3/2025
LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence Director, Dr. Nicholas Bazan,
stopped by Fox 8 to discuss his new book about brain aging and resilience.