CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Shreveport, LA Videos

Happy National EMS Week! Thank you to our EMS partners for being part of the CHRISTUS team. We appreciate your commitment to caring for our community! Thank you KTAL NBC 6/KMSSFox33 for joining us for this event

Women need to modify their lifestyles to decrease their risk factors for heart disease, from high blood pressure to sedentary lifestyles. Sherry Free, cardiac rehab nurse, and Kevin Koch, Regional Director of the American Heart Association, stopped by KTAL Living Loving Local to discuss the Go Red for Women event on May 21. The event brings essential awareness to women's heart disease and practical application with a health fair.

Go Red Luncheon 2024 on Loving Living Local
We're celebrating 20 years of "Going Red" with the American Heart Association - Louisiana on May 21st! Register at https://christus.io/GoRedLuncheon 💜❤ Thank you to KTAL NBC 6 Loving Living Local for helping us spread the word about this important event.

Oasis Velocity MRI
Physicians want high image quality. Technologists want speed and simplicity. Patients want to feel at ease. As the only health system in Louisiana to offer the Oasis Velocity MRI, everyone gets what they want at CHRISTUS Advanced Diagnostics. For appointments or more information visit https://christus.io/AdvancedDiagnostics

Values in Action - Compassion
Across our CHRISTUS ministries, we have exceptional Associates with incredible stories who are putting our #ValuesInAction. Working as a nutritional services Associate at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, Elizabeth Sutton has embodied our core value of compassion. Elizabeth is described as one who is filled with compassion and exhibits that daily in everything she does. "If Liz meets a patient one time, she will not forget. She knows everything about the patient and makes it her business to know what they want or don't want. She reminds everyone of their dignity as a child of God. She is compassion personified." To learn more about our mission and values, visit https://christus.io/Mission

Across our CHRISTUS ministries, we have exceptional Associates with incredible stories who are putting our #ValuesInAction. Working as a CRNA at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, Kirk Cason has embodied our core value of stewardship. Kirk comes to work every day ready to share his knowledge to help whoever. He is described as a humble man who gets things done, utilizing supplies most effectively and appropriately. "Kirk Cason is the epitome of a great steward in everything he does." To learn more about our mission and values, visit https://christus.io/Mission #SeasonsOfCHRISTUS

Meet Chad Welch, RN, a cardiac step-down nurse lead at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center. Chad is putting our #ValuesInAction by embodying our core value of excellence. Chad always inspires everyone around him, whether his fellow Associates, patients or educators. ""Chad is intelligent, good at interacting with people, and always stays cool, calm and collected in stressful situations. His positive, upbeat attitude creates a work environment that draws nursing students in."" To learn more about our mission and values, visit https://christus.io/Mission

Meet Becky Fish, a clinical director in our labor and delivery department at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center. Becky is putting our #ValuesInAction by embodying our core value of integrity. Her integrity, patience and kindness to those around her are just a few of the ways Becky shows her integrity. ""Becky consistently looks for ways to help others. She has a good moral standard for how she looks at life and makes everyone want to be more like her."" To learn more about our mission and values, visit https://christus.io/Mission

Meet Chanacy Brock, a nutritional services Associate at CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center. Chan is putting our #ValuesInAction by embodying our core value of dignity. Her unwavering love and respect for everyone is just one of the ways Chan is putting our Values in Action. "Chan treats everyone like they're special, and her warmth is magnetic. She is like Jesus, serving those who need it most." To learn more about our mission and values, visit https://christus.io/Mission

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Heather Ryan's breast cancer journey started with an unexpected twist. Despite preventative measures, she received the devastating news that she had breast cancer the day before Mother's Day. Heather faces each day with courage, relying on her family, prayer, yoga, and the invaluable community she receives from our support groups. Hear more stories, of fighters like Heather, and learn more from our experts at https://christus.io/KTBSBreastCancer.

Follow our Children's Miracle Network Hospitals champion, Joseph, into a Loves Travel Stop today to celebrate #nationalcoffeeday! For any size of Love’s hot coffee/beverage you purchase on Love’s Connect app, $1 will be donated to change kids’ health and change the future.

Angie Land - Lung Cancer Screening Patient.mp4
Meet Angie Land, a Pulmonology and Oncology patient and a living testament to the life-saving potential of lung cancer screening. Her low-dose CT scan didn't just discover a cancerous spot; it gave her a new lease on life! Her story stands as a remarkable showcase of resilience and the importance of early detection. To see if this noninvasive screening is the right fit for you or to assess your risk for other lung disorders, visit https://christus.io/LungCancerRisk

Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth is the perfect time to learn more about the often overlooked signs and symptoms, and reduce your chances with our FREE skin cancer screening Tuesday, May 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Preregister at 318.409.6660.

Diabetes Outpatient Program
Today is #DaibetesAlertDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the risks and symptoms associated with diabetes. Marti Vandagriff, Dietician and Diabetes Educator at CHRISTUS Highland, shares why learning the fundamentals of managing your diabetes can positively impact your quality of life. Measure your diabetes risk at https://christus.io/DiabetesHRA

BEH 2018 Grand Opening
It's our birthday! CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital turns five on February 15th! Celebrate early with us by watching the 2018 grand opening. #TBT Visit christus.io/4qb1fk to learn more about our wide range of services.

Wear Red Day
Join us this Friday on #NationalWearRedDay by wearing red in support of women with heart disease. ❤️ Together, we can raise awareness about this prevalent health condition and help save lives because losing even one woman to heart disease is too many.

Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care
During this holiday season we’ve seen an increase of minor cases in our emergency department. Hear from our CEO and CMO Dr. Steen Trawick, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport CEO Chris Mangin and Willis-Knighton Health System President and CEO Jaf Fielder as they share tips on when to visit an urgent care center instead of an emergency department. Together, we can help our health care leaders keep you and your family healthy during this special time of the year. Read more about the difference between urgent care and an emergency room: https://christus.io/8d8s6l

Thank You!
What a FUN year to FUNdraise and celebrate 10 years with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! We also want to thank our 2022 CMN Hospitals National Champion, Hunter of Benton and Local Champion Layton, of Haughton for their passion and dedication to CMN. Thank you to our partners Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Walmart, Sam's Club, Panda Express, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, CEFCO Convenience Stores, Valvoline, RE/MAX, Dairy Queen, Phi Mu - Epsilon Xi at LSUS, Despino's Tire and Hoot & Holler Archery, LLC for your collective efforts to improve the health outcomes of children in North Louisiana and East Texas! Take a look back at some of our best 2022 moments with our partners. To make a difference in the lives of our young patients, visit: https://christus.io/dtpopd

Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Associates at CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System take pride in their involvement with our local community by serving and volunteering for various nonprofit organizations. Over 40 CHRISTUS Associates came out to support Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which makes bed frames for children in underserved areas of our community. #SeasonsofCHRISTUS

Knowing what your A1C Means
Did you know that an A1C, or your average level of blood sugar, will elevate for 15-20 years before an actual diabetes diagnosis? Marti Vandagriff, Dietician and Diabetes Educator at CHRISTUS Highland, encourages families and their loved ones to get an A1C test every three years to identify prediabetes. Learn more about what your A1C test results can mean: