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9/25/09 - CIS Opens Clinic in Galliano, Louisiana
Houma, Louisiana- To better address the growing needs of the South Lafourche community, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) and Lady of the Sea General Hospital (LOSGH) announced the opening of a CIS clinic in Galliano, Louisiana. The clinic opened its doors to patients on October 5th and is open three days per week. The clinic is located at 186 West 134th Street at Lady of the Sea General Hospital. CIS joins LOSGH in an effort that brings world-class physicians, state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities and the latest technology to detect and treat heart and vascular disease in the South Lafourche area.
CIS is a comprehensive cardiovascular medical practice that has provided world-class cardiovascular care to south Louisiana for 26 years. CIS currently has clinics located in Houma, Thibodaux, Raceland, Morgan City, New Iberia, Lafayette, Opelousas, Eunice, Zachary, and a Family Doctor Clinic in Mathews. The CIS Galliano clinic marks the 11th facility operated by CIS.
Medical services available include both cardiac and vascular evaluations and treatments, EKG, treadmill stress testing, echocardiography, nuclear medicine studies, CT scanning, and cardiac-related patient counseling.
CIS' mission is to provide the best cardiovascular care in an area with one of the highest incidences of heart disease in the industrialized world. One American dies every 32 seconds of cardiovascular disease, and Louisiana's rate of heart disease is 10 times the national average.
CIS is one of the most respected groups of cardiologists, representing nearly every specialty in heart and vascular medicine. With a team of nearly 500 dedicated team members, CIS serves communities throughout the state, as well as national and international patients, at its clinics. CIS consistently positions itself at the forefront of technology by providing the most up-to-date technology coupled with compassionate care. This mission has guided the institute for more than 26 years of service to south Louisiana. For more information about CIS call 1-800-425-2565 or visit www.cardio.com.
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