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!

When kids finish kindergarten, parents may often stop taking them in for yearly medical checkups. Pediatrician Dr. James Wayne says it's important for those checkups to continue, even into kids' teenage years.

Tailgate season is right around the corner, and incorporating nutritious snacks can be simple! Eat Fit BR's Savanna Latimer shows us easy appetizers that make tailgate prep a breeze. 

Have you heard of the diabetes drug Ozempic and how it can remove roughly 10 to 12 percent of your excess body weight? Family medicine physician Dr. Rachael Kermis tells us about Ozempic's potential impact on a person's weight loss journey.

A new partnership between Ochsner and MD Anderson Center Center has emerged to deliver quality cancer care to southeast Louisiana. Colorectal surgeon Dr. Matthew Giglia shares what this means for Baton Rouge.

It's hot, hot, hot! It's important to look out for yourself and others when being in the heat. Sports medicine physician Dr. Geoffrey Hogan gives us a rundown on what signs to look for in a heat stroke. 

Millions of Americans are diagnosed with speech and communication disorders each year. We sat down with speech pathologist Courtney Gonsoulin to talk about what parents can do if they think their child may need help. 

The summer sun is shining bright in Louisiana, so don't forget to protect your skin! Physician assistant Christina Rowley talks about hyperpigmentation - a common condition to be mindful in the summer.