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We're proud to celebrate Dr. Keith Ferdinand, the Gerald S. Berenson Chair in Preventative Cardiology and Director of Preventative Cardiology, who has been named the American Heart Association 2026 Physician of the Year.

From caring for patients in New Orleans to shaping national conversations about heart health, Dr. Ferdinand's impact reaches far beyond the clinic. His dedication to improving cardiovascular outcomes and mentoring future physicians makes this recognition especially meaningful.

Read the American Heart Association story:

Keith C. Ferdinand: Never far from the Ninth Ward Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand, professor of medicine at the Tulane University School of Medicine.

Don't miss the early registration rate for the Tulane Cancer Center Wave Makers 5K!

Join us on October 18 at Lafreniere Park as we run, walk, and make waves in the fight against cancer. Every registration helps support cancer research, patient care, and community outreach through the Tulane Cancer Center. Registration prices increase after June 30, so now is the perfect time to sign up. 🌊

Register today: https://ow.ly/ZV0Q50Zcu4h,

Could bacteria help stop cancer from spreading?

Researchers from Tulane Cancer Center have identified a naturally occurring molecule produced by bacteria that significantly reduced the spread of cancer cells in preclinical studies.

The molecule, called cyclic di-GMP, slowed cancer cell movement and dramatically reduced lung metastases while showing very low toxicity. The findings could open the door to new approaches aimed at preventing cancer from spreading, one of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment.

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Bacteria-produced molecule shows promise in slowing cancer spread Researchers working in the laboratory of Tulane Cancer Center researcher Dr. Hua Lu (front, left) recently identified a naturally occurring molecule produced by bacteria that may help stop cancer from spreading, one of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment. (Photo courtesy of Tulane Cancer Cent...

After experiencing pregnancy loss, Amber Sullivan wasn't sure what the future would hold. With the support of her care team at Lakeside Hospital, including Tulane OB/GYN Dr. Amy Grace, she found hope, healing, and ultimately welcomed a healthy baby boy.

Stories like Amber's remind us that compassionate care can make all the difference during life's most difficult moments.

Read her story:

Finding Hope Again: Amber Sullivan’s Journey through Loss, Healing and Motherhood at Lakeside Hospital After experiencing the loss of her first pregnancy, Amber Sullivan wasn’t sure how she would move forward. What she found at Lakeside Hospital was compassionate care and reassurance from a clinical team that supported her every step of the way. Amber credits Amy Grace, MD, an OB/GYN at Lakeside Ho...

📞 Today is National Call Your Doctor Day.

When was your last checkup? Preventive care can help detect health concerns early, keep you on track with recommended screenings, and support your long-term health.

If you've been putting off scheduling an appointment, today is a great day to do so.

Call Tulane Medicine's One Call line at 504-988-5000 to connect with a primary care provider or specialist and schedule your next appointment.

On National Higher Education Day, we're celebrating the faculty who inspire, mentor, discover, heal, and lead.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Tulane School of Medicine Faculty Recognition Awards. Through their dedication to education, research, patient care, and service, they are helping shape the future of medicine every day.

Join us in congratulating this year's honorees! https://ow.ly/guIq50Z7pcO

A coordinated team of Tulane Medicine physicians across three LCMC Health hospitals helped save the life of veteran paramedic Kenny Knowles after he was struck by an out-of-control vehicle while responding to a call last August. From emergency trauma care at University Medical Center New Orleans to orthopedic reconstruction at Lakeside Hospital and specialized urologic surgery at East Jefferson General Hospital, Tulane physicians worked together to guide Kenny through each stage of his recovery.

Read more about the teamwork that helped Kenny reclaim his life: https://ow.ly/i7cF50Z7p7K

A new path to nursing is coming to Tulane.

Beginning this fall, Newcomb-Tulane College students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while remaining fully engaged in the undergraduate experience. Through a partnership with Tulane Nursing at the School of Medicine, students will gain hands-on clinical training, work alongside future physicians, and complete more than 800 hours of supervised clinical practice.

It's a new opportunity for students and an important step toward strengthening Louisiana's healthcare workforce.

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Nursing track launches for Newcomb-Tulane College students The new nursing major, developed through a partnership between Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC) and Tulane University School of Medicine’s Program of Nursing, enables undergraduate students to complete the NTC core curriculum alongside required nursing prerequisites before advancing into the professio...