Philip

Husband, Father, Surgeon, President and CEO: Acacia Acute Care Surgery, Acadiana Weight-loss Surgery, Surgical Partners of Acadiana

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

Congrats Ms Lacy and Louisiana! Thanks to our legislative leaders and Governor. Together we can improve health outcomes in Louisiana.

[Philip Schauer, MD @PSchauerMD]

Ms Lacy excited that Louisiana now covers bariatric surgery for state employees. @ReginaBarrow @GeraldBoudreaux @LarryBagleyLA @LAhealthpolicy @LouisianaGov @LADeptHealth @ObesityAction @ObesityAction @PBRCNews @ASMBS @NeilFlochMD @PhilGachassin @rachelmooremd @visitobecity

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

Please get vaccinated

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

This Shreveport nurse's emotional story is being experienced in hospitals all across #Louisiana. Our #HealthcareHeroes need you to help — by making the choice to get the #CovidVaccine. Call 1-855-453-0774 or go to https://t.co/m3KWSzGcP4.

[David Begnaud @DavidBegnaud]

Louisiana’s largest hospital @ololhealth has 163 Covid patients now; it’s a record. 28 were admitted in the last 24hrs. The youngest is 3 weeks. Oldest is 17. Dr. Catherine O’Neal shares 1 story about how these stats are forcing them to turn away patients due to “no beds left”

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

Excellent Leadership https://t.co/bfrYHPKyHD

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

@PSchauerMD @ReginaBarrow @GeraldBoudreaux @LarryBagleyLA @LouisianaHouse @louisianasenate @rachelmooremd @nolasurgeon1 @ololhealth @LCMCHealth @LafGeneral @LSUHealthNO @PBRCNews @ObesityAction @ASMBS Great day for patients in Louisiana! Thanks for the support from Ochsner Health @OchsnerHealth LCMC @LCMCHealth Ochsner Lafayette General @LafGeneral and The Lake Surgical Hospital of Slidell @Medtronic @Ethicon Your support made this possible!

[Philip Schauer, MD @PSchauerMD]

Yes! Science prevails! Thanks to sponsors @ReginaBarrow @GeraldBoudreaux @LarryBagleyLA and supporters/contributors @LouisianaHouse @louisianasenate @PhilGachassin @rachelmooremd @nolasurgeon1 @ololhealth @LCMCHealth @LafGeneral @LSUHealthNO @PBRCNews @ObesityAction @ASMBS

[Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov]

ICYMI: Medical professionals from across the state are lining up in support of the three safe, effective, & widely available COVID vaccines, urging Louisianans to go Sleeves Up to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19. Read here: https://t.co/WJbf15W92k. #lagov

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

@LarryBagleyLA @ReginaBarrow @GeraldBoudreaux Thanks for your leadership in providing treatment options to La State Employees. SB 150 approved through House Health Committee. @LafGeneral @OchsnerHealth @LCMCHealth @Ethicon @ASMBS @ObesityAction @Medtronic

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

Meta-analysis quantifies survival gains from bariatric surgery | ACP Diabetes Monthly ⁦ https://t.co/vCk1zt5bD7

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

Five myths about obesity - The Washington Post https://t.co/o09oXHQOSd

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

@Jeanie_Donovan1 SB 150 by @ReginaBarrow @GeraldBoudreaux @LarryBagleyLA will allow OGB members access to life saving treatment for obesity. La ranks # 1 in severe obesity. Near bottom in all health outcomes related to obesity. Worst insurance coverage for obesity treatments

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

Another unanimous vote for health! 36 yeas and 0 nays @louisianasenate SB150 will improve the health of OGB and save the taxpayers millions! @ashishkjha @jbsurg @PSchauerMD @LSUHealthNO @rachelmooremd @emily_woodruff_ @LafGeneral @LCMCHealth @OchsnerHealth @ASMBS

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

Thanks to @ReginaBarrow and @GeraldBoudreaux for working to extend #bariatricsurgery benefits to Louisiana State Employees. SB 150.
@jbsurg @rachelmooremd @LA_ACS @ASMBS @ObesityAction @LafGeneral @LCMCHealth @OchsnerHealth

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

@LCMCHealth @LafGeneral @OchsnerHealth @rachelmooremd @PSchauerMD @ObesityAction SB 150 @ReginaBarrow @GeraldBoudreaux @LarryBagleyLA will improve the health of La State Employees and save thousands for La taxpayers. Please support for SB 150. #SB150 @peterlundbergmd

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

@LCMCHealth @LafGeneral @OchsnerHealth @rachelmooremd @PSchauerMD @ObesityAction SB 150 @ReginaBarrow @GeraldBoudreaux @LarryBagleyLA will improve the health of La State Employees and save thousands for La taxpayers. Please support for SB 150. #SB150 @peterlundbergmd

[Michael Hecht @MHechtGNO]

Healthcare is economic development! 🏩Ochsner Partners to Create PPE Production Facilities in Louisiana @OchsnerHealth @LEDLouisiana @LouisianaGov https://t.co/1jaVwDyibp

[Vance L. Albaugh, MD, PhD, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS @metabolic_knife]

Where's the fastest growing place in the world? https://t.co/OOTSIRDouh
#getfedup

It's not what you're eating, it's what you're being fed!

[WebMD @WebMD]

Not all heroes wear capes. 💙 It's #NationalNursesDay! Help us say thank you.

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

LA-SB150 - Obesity Action Coalition https://t.co/kJ6RiTRXeC

[Philip @PhilGachassin]

Check out the debut novel from J.E. Conery. #projectazalea #neworleans