St. Tammany Physicians Network

02/20/2026

Dr. Maria Roberts, STHS Lifestyle Medicine Physician, stopped by Lake 94.7 yesterday to talk about our upcoming Walk With a Doc event!

Join us this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Mandeville Lakefront for a refreshing walk, great conversation and helpful health tips from a trusted physician. 🚶‍♀️🌿

🎧 Missed the interview? Listen to her full segment here:
https://northshoremedia.net/2026/02/19/walk-with-a-doc-and-lake-loot/

02/19/2026

This is not exactly a tell-all tale – but it is close.

Dr. Merrill Laurent, a local physician and member of the St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners, joins “Northshore Healtbeat” – our official podcast – to pull back the curtain on some of the health system’s hidden gems.

In the course of this lively and informational conversation, we’ll talk about hippotherapy, sleep science and more, revealing the overlooked services and behind-the-scenes care that quietly power our community’s health right here, close to home on the Northshore.

Listen in now: https://www.sttammany.health/News/NorthshoreHealthbeatS3E3

02/10/2026

🚑 Compassion in Emergency Care ❤️

Dr. Berkowitz, emergency physician at St. Tammany Health System, is committed to providing safe, timely and compassionate care to every patient — treating each person with the same dedication and respect he would offer a member of his own family.

That commitment is at the heart of the care we provide every day.

👉 Learn more about the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Emergency Department: https://www.sttammany.health/STHSER

02/06/2026

Last week, Dr. Striplin, STHS ambulatory OB/GYN, stopped by Lake 94.7 and Highway 104.7 to talk about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of prevention. Over 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed each year, but the good news? It’s mostly preventable.

Dr. Striplin shared how HPV causes almost all cervical cancer cases and the best way to protect yourself is by getting the HPV vaccine (ages 9–45) and starting routine screenings (Pap/HPV tests) at age 21.

Dr. Striplin is accepting new patients — call 985-898-4001 to schedule your appointment today!

02/05/2026

🎭🚧 Krewe of Eve Parade Road Closure Alert! 🚧🎭

Heads up, Mandeville! Due to the upcoming Krewe of Eve parade, access to St. Tammany Physicians Network – Mandeville and the Mandeville Diagnostic Center will be blocked all day as the Krewe lines up on St. Joseph Street. Please approach the facility by turning on St. Ann off 190 by the Post Office or off Elmwood Place adjacent to the Causeway.

📅 Date: Friday, Feb. 6
⏳ Expect road closures. St Joseph Street will be closed all day.

If you have an appointment scheduled, please plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel. We appreciate your patience and hope you enjoy the Mardi Gras fun! 🎉💜💛💚

02/05/2026

❤️ February is Heart Health Month ❤️

This month, we’re throwing it back to a powerful Healthy Living episode featuring Dr. Russell Reed, Interventional Cardiologist with St. Tammany Health System Cardiovascular Clinic.

In this episode, Dr. Reed breaks down:
🔴 The reality of sudden cardiac arrest in adolescents
🔴The importance and availability of heart screenings at St. Tammany Health System

Catch the episode and learn how awareness, prevention and early screening can save lives.

01/26/2026

Big news for heart care on the Northshore! ❤️

St. Tammany Health System has announced plans to open a new, fully modern outpatient Cardiology Center in spring 2026. The Cardiology Center at St. Tammany Health System will expand local cardiovascular services while also creating new clinical career opportunities right here in our community.

Learn more:

St. Tammany Health System this week announced plans to open a new, fully modern outpatient cardiac catheterization lab in Covington in spring 2026 that will both expand local cardiovascular services while creating new clinical career opportunities on the Northshore.

01/23/2026

Dr. Maria Roberts, STHS primary care physician, stopped by to talk about a new specialty she’s bringing to her practice and how it allows her to better coach patients toward whole-person wellness — focusing on long-term health, lifestyle and prevention. ❤️

🎧 Missed it? Listen to the full segment here:
👉 https://lake947.net/lake-rewind-sths-cmst-and-lake-loot-2/

01/20/2026

Award-Winning Care at St. Tammany Health System ✨

The Adult Critical Care Unit at our flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been recognized with a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for 2025 – honoring its dedication to delivering high-quality critical care.

St. Tammany is one of only three hospitals in Louisiana to earn this recognition and the only one on the Northshore.

Learn more: https://www.sttammany.health/News/BeaconAward2025

01/16/2026

Building Health Beyond the Clinic 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

The St. Tammany Health System/Ochsner Family Medicine Residency Program is building the next generation of family physicians committed to community care — including Covington’s West 30s area.

From hands-on community engagement to volunteering with West 30s Redemption Co. to renovate a local home, residents are learning that health extends far beyond the clinic. As Louisiana’s only residency with a lifestyle medicine curriculum across all training years, the program emphasizes connection, service and understanding the real-world factors that shape health outcomes.

01/15/2026

🎙️ A new year means a new season of Northshore Healthbeat!

We’re kicking off 2026 with a special guest – St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman. We recently sat down with Joan in the health system’s boardroom for a candid, free-flowing conversation reflecting on the year behind us and the priorities shaping the year ahead.

From lessons learned and momentum gained to how our mission continues to guide strategic growth, innovation and the care we provide to the Northshore community – this episode sets the tone for the year to come.

🎧 Listen now:
https://www.sttammany.health/News/NorthshoreHealthbeatS3E1

01/14/2026

Dr. Torcson, Chief Medical Officer at St. Tammany Health System, reinforces our commitment to the Triple Aim: delivering excellent patient outcomes, improving the health of our community, using resources responsibly and supporting the well-being and professional satisfaction of our healthcare providers.

Learn more about STQN: https://www.stqn.org/