SOM 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 August 1 – October 31, 2025:
New sensory friendly Tigers & Tots Indoor Playground helping families
WVUE-TV Fox 8 NOLA Now | 10/23/2025
LSU Health New Orleans' Tigers & Tots Indoor Playground offers a sensory-friendly, research-informed environment for children ages three and under. Dr. Erin Dugan and Dr. Adrianne Frischhertz spoke with Shelby Latino about how this new space is helping families and training future healthcare professionals.
LSU Health: Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 10/22/2025
Dr. Donna Williams of the Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Program in the School of Public Health discussed the link between breast cancer and diabetes.
WWL-TV | 10/13/2025
Dr. Christopher Haas discusses the dangers of receiving counterfeit Botox injections.
LSU Health - Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month
WVUE-TV | 9/24/2025
Dr. Amelia Jernigan of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology shared information about the different types of gynecological cancer, risk factors, treatments and resources.
The Way Forward with Dr. Steve Nelson
WBOK 1230 AM Radio | 9/6/2025
Dr. Steve Nelson, LSU Health New Orleans Chancellor, talked with Eddie Francis on WBOK 1230 AM Radio about the important role that LSU Health New Orleans plays in Southeast Louisiana and the rest of the state. He shared insights about our critical partnership with Tulane School of Medicine and the role we have in developing Downtown New Orleans.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 9/10/2025
Dr. Pinki Prasad talks about how to support families when transitioning from treatment to survivorship.
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 8/27/2025
Dr. Michelle Moore, Clinical Psychologist in School of Medicine, talks about back to school anxiety for students.
Finding the Right Morning Routine for the School Year
4WWL-TV | 8/19/2025
Dr. Adrianne Frischhertz of School of Allied Health Professionals Department of Counseling shares tips to get children into a morning routine to get their school day started.
What to know about West Nile Virus
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 8/13/2025
Dr. Fred Lopez of School of Medicine talks about the symptoms and dangers of West Nile Virus.
LSU Health: Water Safety to Prevent Drowning
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 8/4/2025
Dr. Kayla Phelps of School of Medicine Pediatrics Department talks about water safety and how to prevent drowning.