By: Lori Tyler on January 4th, 2026

Start the New Year Off Right by Taking Charge of Your Health

A new year always brings a sense of possibility.Fresh calendars. Fresh goals. A quiet hope that this will be the […]

By: Lori Tyler on December 5th, 2025

The More You Know: The Holiday Gift That Can Add Years to Your Life

In 1989, NBC launched a message millions of Americans instantly recognized. The shooting star. The familiar voice of Tom Brokaw. […]

By: Lori Tyler on September 30th, 2025

Keep Louisiana Walking: One Surgeon’s Crusade to Stop Preventable Amputations

ALEXANDRIA, La. — A red high-top sneaker is turning heads in Central Louisiana. It is not a fashion statement. It […]

By: Lori Tyler on June 11th, 2025

MEN’S HEALTH MONTH SPOTLIGHT: COLONEL HERMAN CURRY

He’s Outrunning Time: At 74, this U.S. Air Force veteran is still leading from the front — one mile at […]

By: Lori Tyler on January 31st, 2025

Tomorrow Kicks Off American Heart Month – Here’s Why It Matters to Us

February isn’t just another month on the calendar for us at LACVT and Diabetes Relief of Louisiana – it’s a […]

By: Lori Tyler on December 17th, 2024

Walking in a Winter Wonderland: How Physical Activity Helps Manage Diabetes and Heart Disease

As the holiday season fills the air with festive joy, it’s easy to find ourselves caught up in the hustle […]

By: Lori Tyler on November 5th, 2024

Louisiana Cardiovascular & Thoracic Institute and Diabetes Relief of Louisiana Join Alexandria Lions Club for Strides for Diabetes Awareness 5K & Family Fun Run

November is Diabetes Awareness Month—a time to highlight the importance of diabetes education, prevention, and support for those affected by […]

By: Lori Tyler on October 8th, 2024

SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY AT THE RAPIDES PARISH FAIR

Join Louisiana Cardiovascular & Thoracic Institute and Diabetes Relief of Louisiana for Senior Citizen’s Day at the Rapides Parish Fair! Friday, October […]

By: Lori Tyler on September 30th, 2024

Fighting Peripheral Artery Disease Every Day: Dr. Gary Jones’ Commitment to Preventing Amputations

As the last day of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month 2024 comes to a close, the mission to combat […]

By: Lori Tyler on August 21st, 2024

Understanding Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer and How to Stay Ahead

Blood pressure is one of the most crucial indicators of your cardiovascular health, yet it’s often overlooked until it’s too […]

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