LSU School of Medicine 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 May 1 – July 31, 2025:
Deadly Bacteria Found in Warm Coastal Waters
WVUE-TX Fox 8 | 7/21/2025
Dr. Fred Lopez talks about safety in swimming in warm coastal waters with the dangerous
bacteria.
LSU Health: UV Safety
WVUE-TX Fox 8 | 7/16/2025
July is UV Safety Month and Dr. Christopher Haas, Assistant Professor of Dermatology,
discussed the importance of UV safety.
Signs that Young Children May Need Screenings
4WWL-TV / 7/14/2025
Drs. Erin Dugan and Adrianne Frischhertz, Department of Counseling in School of Allied
Health Professions, stopped by Great Day Louisiana to discuss what developmental screenings
are available and the signs for parents to look out for.
LSU Health Scoliosis Awareness Month
WVUE-TX Fox 8 | 6/18/2025
Dr. William Accousti, Associate Professor of Orthopedics, stopped by Fox 8 to discuss
scoliosis awareness.
Saharan dust can slow hurricanes, but it's tough on people with health issues
WVUE-TX Fox 8 | 6/6/2025
Dr. Kyle Happel, Division Chief of Pulmonology & Critical Care, Allergy and Immunology,
discusses the effects Saharan dust has on people with asthma, COPD and other lung
related conditions.
National Men's Health Month & Cancer
WVUE-TX Fox 8 | 6/4/2025
Dr. Michael Celestin, Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health, joined Fox
8 to discuss health issues that men face, including cancer and heart disease, how
to get screened and resources.
Whooping cough cases on the rise
WVUE-TX Fox 8 | 5/20/2025
Dr. Fred Lopez joined Nola Now on Fox 8 to discuss the rise in whooping cough cases
in Louisiana.