In the News
LSU School of Medicine faculty are frequently asked to share their expertise on any number of health issues. Here is just a sampling of features and interviews from February 1 – April 30, 2026:
Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Louisiana
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 4/29/2026
Dr. Donna Williams discusses the Bayou Blueprint plan to eliminate cervical cancer
in Louisiana.
Alcohol Awareness Month
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 4/22/2026
Dr. Nicholas Gilpin, Professor of Physiology and Director of the Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Center of Excellence (ADACE) discussed alcohol misuse in the elderly community.
Mocktail Mondays
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 3/19/2026
Dr. Gilpin discusses the benefits of going alcohol free.
Preparing Fresh Produce Caught in a Parade
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 3/11/2026
Dr. Susanne Straif-Bourgeois explains how to properly clean and prepare fresh produce
caught at St. Patrick's Day parades to protect against illness.
Having Tough Conversations with Teens
WWL-TV | 3/3/2026
Dr. Adrianne Frischhertz gives a list of great topics to talk to your teen and tween
about.
Thousands in Louisiana visited emergency rooms for flu, respiratory illnesses after
Mardi Gras
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 2/27/2026
Dr. Fred Lopez says a particular strain of flu, a subtype known as H3N2, subclade
K, has made this flu season severe. The massive crowds during Mardi Gras likely spread
the illness further.
LSU Health Cancer Prevention Month
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 2/25/2026
Dr. Carleigh Baudoin discusses how to prevent cervical cancer and the Bayou Blueprint
initiative.
When Carnival Ends, Louisiana Gets it's Own Version of Dry January - with Real Health
Benefits
The Advocate / 2/14/2026
Dr. Scott Edwards Discusses Health Benefits of Time Off from Alcohol
LSU Health Maternal Cardiovascular Health
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 2/11/2026
Dr. Frank Smart talks about the importance of maternal cardiovascular health during
Heart Health Month.