Call Dr. Jack Saux on his cell, and you’ll quickly realize that he’s not your typical oncologist. In fact, he’s not your typical doctor. A friendly-looking man with kind eyes; long, greying hair pulled back into a ponytail at the nape of his neck; and a beard,...
Barbecue and Blessings Liesel Schmidt As the coastal states of the South watched Tropical Storm Ida strengthen into a hurricane and then gain both speed and intensity as she neared the U.S., we all wondered just how devastating she would be once she hit land. At a...
City politics are founded on the backs of people; and for the politics of cities to benefit the people they are supposed to serve, they must be in the hands of individuals who watch out for the good of all. For mayor of Hammond Peter Panepinto, that dedication to the...
As a physician, Tim Riddell knows the way the healthcare system works—or, as the case may be, doesn’t—and that makes him the perfect person to fill the chair behind the desk of the Northshore regional medical director at Ochsner Medical Center. Since taking the...
For some, the real estate industry is just the means to an end. Real estate agents who work only for a commission. Clients who go through a real estate agent only because it’s the most expedient way to complete the sale or close the deal. But for the real estate...
With so many different diseases, epidemics, and medical issues plaguing the nation, healthcare is a challenging field. To be the president and CEO of a hospital—any hospital—takes great a great deal of dedication, foresight, diplomacy, and understanding; but the need...
As studies show, the mortality rates for cancer differ all over the country; and lower income states such as Louisiana where treatment or early detection may not be readily available have higher mortality numbers. Yet while Louisiana’s numbers are still above the...
Mayor. Wikipedia defines the word as “the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town.” With that title comes a great deal of responsibility, and for Greg Cromer, it is one he wears with great humility and respect. As the...
While the County Clerk of Court’s office may be a government entity, Melissa Henry does something quite unique: she runs it like a business, complete with a friendly staff who offer a friendly greeting and an eager willingness to help. Holding the position of St....
Here for Good. It’s a mission statement that has driven Fidelity Bank since its founding in 1908 and one that its Chairman of the Board takes to heart in her own life, making Katie Crosby the perfect person for the job. When Crosby joined the Fidelity Bank Board at...