Welcome to your Check Up, where we work to bring you the most topical and casual conversations about your health. Sit in with us and a health care provider from Ochsner to talk health myths and tips. No complicated terms, no appointment necessary. Just watch a new episode every first and third Tuesday of the month, or catch up right here!

Summer heat in Louisiana can be brutal. It can also be a cause for concern for your skin. Dermatologist Dr. Kelli Hall says that healthy summer skin starts with sunscreen everyday, even if you plan to be indoors.

An annual report from the American Cancer Society has some promising news about the fight against cancer. We talked to Ochsner Baton Rouge Vice Chairman of Hematology-Oncology, Dr. Jay Brooks, about steps we can take to help our chances of staying cancer free.

Losing your sense of smell is a condition known as anosmia. It's common with Covid-19, and for some, it's a long-term side effect, even after recovering from the virus. We talked to ear nose and throat physician Dr. Duncan Hanby about treating this condition.

March is national colon cancer awareness month, so we talked to colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Matthew Giglia about what to do if you or your loved one develops colon cancer.

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer-related death in the United States, but a simple screening could save your life. Hematologist oncologist Dr. Jeanette Kovtun discusses screenings, the importance of it, and when to start.

Ongoing symptoms from Covid-19, called long covid, could have lasting mental and physical effects. Neuropsychologist Dr. Bern Lee talks with us about addressing the mental health side of long covid.