By Dr. Charles Muntan During the pandemic, we have had a steady stream of patients presenting in our ER with possible COVID-19 cases, however we’ve noticed a sharp decline in patients with serious, non-COVID-19 health issues because of…
We’re now more than a month into the current Coronavirus pandemic crisis and I find it hard to concentrate in the same way I did before. Priorities and activities have shifted dramatically in family, wellness, friendships, business and other pursuits.…
“Work from home,” they said. “It’ll be fun,” they said. What they didn’t say was that a nationwide pandemic would cause your kids and your spouse and the dog to work from home, too. And they didn’t say how…
NEW ORLEANS - The past several days have been haunting: Hurricane Katrina all over again. As a 30 plus year public relations veteran, I consider Katrina one of the most important times in my career. Indeed, I find the same…
As the CEO of a Susco, a local software development consultancy, I’ve had the privilege of being involved in digital transformation (DX) projects for many clients large and small for almost 20 years. In that time, I’ve assumed many…
If ever there was a reason for voters to wake up and get to the polls this October, this is it. Hardworking Louisiana citizens are losing jobs, people are fleeing the state, and economic growth continues to lag behind…
For decades, employers and educational institutions have issued rules banning dreadlocks and cornrows. Although these rules were often facially race-neutral, they had a disproportionate impact on African-Americans and other diverse persons. Additional "unwritten rules" also imposed pressure on African-Americans…
I keep hearing the buzz word that people are “woke,” but employers really need to wake up and figure out that by just saying you want to be more diverse, or because you hired “that one woman supervisor,” that…
Most of us, about 94 percent, want to grow old gracefully and safely in our own home. That is the definition of “aging in place” — making the decision to stay in the residence of your choosing for as…
Many local businesses (restaurants, stores, etc.) must close during a severe storm or hurricane, but thanks to technology many can remain open or operate remotely. For a business equipped to operate during storms, saying that you’re open can be…
Hurricane season is upon us, and for seniors and caregivers, this can be a particularly stressful time as we wonder how best to handle a potential storm. I have been in the senior care business for close to 30…
People do stupid things on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter when their fingers move faster than their brain and they hastily hit send. For this reason, companies, as well as nonprofits, need established social media policies…
The good news: you don’t have to be the CIO to know if your office is cybersecure. The bad news: you won’t be able to ignore the lack of security once you’ve taken a hard look. But why would…
7 Social media tips to turn strange weather into more sales.
Mardi Gras may be the highlight of New Orleans’ festive calendar, but there’s no reason you can’t venture beyond the parades and get the most out of your trip to the city. Doing a bit of homework before you arrive…
