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...
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...
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...
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...
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...