Medicare’s annual enrollment period ended on Tuesday, but you may still be able to change your health plan. Dr. Brent Wallis joined WWL Radio to discuss the different Medicare enrollment periods and how you may qualify for...
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Stroke Warning Signs and Prevention – Dr. Brent Wallis on WVUE FOX 8 News
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. And, about every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Dr. Brent Wallis joined WVUE FOX 8 News to discuss the warning signs and lifestyle changes...
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Protecting Yourself in the Summer Heat – Dr. Sarah Schwertner on WVUE FOX 8 News
In south Louisiana, August is the hottest month of the year. And with that brings the risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Dr. Sarah Schwertner from Primary Care Plus joined WVUE FOX 8 News to talk about the precautions to take to...
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Avoiding Medicare and COVID-19 Scams – Dr. Brent Wallis on WVUE FOX 8 News
During this time, it’s important to stay alert for fraud, as con artists like to take advantage of people—especially seniors—when they’re distracted. Scammers may try to get your Medicare number or other personal information so they can steal your identity. Dr. Brent...
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Diabetes Awareness – Dr. Brent Wallis on WVUE FOX 8 News
According to the American Diabetes Association, there are approximately a half million people in Louisiana with diabetes and 113,000 have no idea they have it. Is this because they don’t actually know what to look for? Dr. Brent Wallis joined WWL Radio with important...
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Men’s Health Month – Dr. Brent Wallis on WWL Radio
In honor of Men’s Health Month, Dr. Brent Wallis from Peoples Health joined Tommy Tucker on WWL Radio to explore important issues affecting men’s...
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