LSU School of Medicine In The News
LSU School of Medicine faculty are asked nearly every day to share their expertise on any number of health issues. Here is just a sampling of features and interviews from November 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025:
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 1/29/25
Dr. Donna Williams of LSU Health School of Medicine explains the research behind innovative
ways to detect, treat and prevent cervical cancer.
LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center Director looks to reduce cancer burden in Louisiana
The Advocate/Nola.com | 1/27/25
Dr. Lucio Meile, LSU LSMC Health Cancer Center Director, says Louisiana's health burden
is unacceptable and is working toward reducing the burden.
LSU Health: Thyroid Awareness Month
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 1/15/25
Dr. Taniya De Silva of LSU Health School of Medicine joined Fox 8 News to discuss
thyroid disorders and treatments.
Flu and other viruses keeping Louisiana doctors, hospitals busy
KSLA News 12 | 1/14/25
Dr. Fred Lopez of LSU Health School of Medicine explains the high level of virus activity
in the state.
LSU Health: Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 12/18/24
Dr. Jennifer Creedon of the LSU Health School of Medicine joined Fox 8 News to discuss
seasonal affective disorder.
LSU Health: Making Holidays Diabetes Friendly
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 11/20/24
Dr. Taniya De Silva from the LSU School of Medicine discusses how to make the holidays
diabetic friendly on Fox 8.
LSU Health: The Upcoming World Pneumonia Day (November 12th)
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 11/6/24
Dr. Kyle Happel, Professor and Division Chief for the Section of Pulmonary and Critical
Care at the LSU Health New Orleans, spoke with Fox 8 to raise awareness of pneumonia’s
impact and promote prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.