New Year’s Resolutions Jauary is a great time to take inventory, set goals and take charge of your life. But if you’re like most, making new year’s resolutions is much easier than keeping them. Rather than focus on a perfect outcome, which can lead to disappointment at the first slip, remember that self-improvement is an …
PERISTYLE RESIDENCES family of senior caregivers is expanding to the Northshore with a refreshing concept for residential assisted living in a one-of-a-kind facility, The Peristyle at Beau West. Jason Hemel and Sean Arrillaga welcomed the opportunity to bring their warm, homestyle care to the expertly designed facility originally established as Beau Provence, giving it a …
Finding Purpose Amidst Loss HOW MANY TIMES can one person get knocked down and get up again before “I’ve had enough!” is their final decree? Gina Pausina Cherry continues to get knocked down with unthinkable hardships that no one ever wants to endure, but she is determined to conquer that wave no matter how many …
A Powerful Sisterhood of Support In 2012, You Night Founder Lisa McKenzie set out to create a program for women diagnosed with cancer based on one simple principle: “We truly are stronger when we unite together.” After witnessing the hardships that two of her friends endured after they were diagnosed, Lisa created a program for …
Feeling is a Big Part of Healing Toni Frugé was originally diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in 2017 at the young age of 38. After radiation and chemotherapy treatment, she found herself in a continuous cycle of monitoring, during which she felt like she was just waiting for the cancer to come back. In 2019, …
While Covid-19 saw the postponement or cancellation of many wedding plans amidst stay-at-home orders, social distancing and safe-practices guidelines for hospitality venues, other hopeful couples and creative business owners had faith that love would find a way. When our feature story couple, Amber Whiteside and Eli Murphy, got engaged in February of 2019, they had …
There are over 15 million cancer survivors in the United States. In growing numbers, women in our communities are struggling with the emotional and physical aftermath of cancer. This includes everything from depression, lack of concentration and low energy, to psychological issues such as fear of recurrence or lack of self esteem due to the …
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As President and CEO of St. Tammany Health System (STHS), Joan Coffman captains the fleet, as the health system encompasses its Covington hospital plus its supporting facilities throughout the service district. She and the fleet are now successfully navigating the uncharted waters of COVID-19’s outbreak—and she gives all the accolades to her crew. “I’m incredibly …
WE’RE ALL CONCERNED with what’s happening worldwide and particularly for our senior citizens who are affected most. We want to care for parents and grandparents now more than ever, but because many of us can unknowingly carry infection, we have to stay away. Here are some ways to care for parents and grandparents, even from …
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Necessity is the Mother of Invention, and we’ve checked in with some of our Northshore’s Best to see how they are creatively coping with business challenges and safely adapting to the new norm. “We have maintained responsible, normal clinic operations with stringent cleaning, screening and distancing protocols for any patients that need therapy. We also …
Just Say “Ahhh” The feeling one gets when arriving at Dr. Devan Szczepanski’s office is like coming home. From the outside, patients see an Acadian cottage—a nod to her Cajun heritage. Stepping inside reveals soothing, muted green walls dotted with artworks. An aromatherapy diffuser sprays therapeutic essential oils as relaxing spa music wafts through the …
Devan Szczepanski, MD – Enterprising Woman March 2020 Read More »
For as long as I can remember, October has been covered in pink to raise awareness regarding breast cancer. As a community, our awareness does seem to be increasing. All month long we raise money for foundations by walking, running, wearing pink and celebrating the bravery of those going through the disease and also life …
