2 Memorial Medical Milestones • 2024 Issue 2 MEDICAL MILESTONES is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Information in MEDICAL MILESTONES comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. To recommend this subscription to a friend or family member, or to request to be removed from this mailing, email marketing@lcmh.com. 2024 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Meet a member of Memorial Denise Rau’s story Robotic-assisted knee surgery Find out how the newest technology can get you back on your feet faster. Page 4 Diabetes 101 Learn the differences between the types of diabetes and how they affect you. Page 13 Should you be screened for lung cancer? We use low-dose CT scans to check for lung cancer—with the goal of catching it early. See how it works. Page 9 Mental health help is here If you’re experiencing mental health issues, don’t go it alone. Our team is here to help. Page 15 18 Memorial Diagnostic Center in Moss Bluff is now open! Healthcare close to home is not a luxury—it’s a reality. Now Moss Bluff and surrounding residents will no longer need to drive to Lake Charles for: CT scans X-rays Mammograms Ultrasounds Blood work And more SAM HOUSTON JONES PKWY HWY 171 Bruce Cir Sid Ln Armistead Ln 217 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Suite 102, Lake Charles, LA
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