AVALA News

Physician Appointments If you are in need of a physician appointment please contact AVALA’s personal concierge at 833-AVALA4U (833-282-5248). Operation Blue Roof FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof Program is back up and running, and it’s fully paid for by FEMA through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to have a temporary roof installed by professionals. To apply, […]

What is spinal stenosis?  Spinal stenosis happens when the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that comes out of the base of the brain and runs down the center of the spine. The nerve roots branch out from […]

What is a Herniated DISC? Between the vertebrae of your spine are soft discs. These discs allow your spine to twist and bend and can even absorb shocks. If these discs are damaged, the disc’s soft center can push through the disc wall creating a bulge. This bulge can press against nerves along your spine. […]

Did you know that AVALA’s HR Director, Eddy Vargas, is Cuban? For this Food Friday his mother Blanca shared her Cuban Flan recipe and family story with us!

Arthritis is – for the most part – a disease of inflammation. When your joints swell, turn red and feel warm to the touch, what you’re witnessing and feeling are inflammatory processes in motion. One way to calm inflammation is with medicine your doctor prescribes. Another way is to add a few key anti-inflammatory foods to […]

Our newest commercial showcases our EXPERT spine surgeons, boldly defining greatness through experience and innovative technology. They won’t just treat your neck or back pain, they work to fix it!   Call 833-AVALA4U (833-282-5248) to schedule an appointment.

MANAGING ARTHRITIS There are a lot of things you can do to manage your arthritis. The day-to-day things you choose to do to manage your condition and stay healthy are “self-management” strategies and activities. CDC’s Arthritis Program recommends five self-management strategies for managing arthritis and its symptoms. Practice these simple strategies to reduce symptoms and […]

Neck or back pain? There is a certain type of spine surgeon…for the EXPERTS, connect with AVALA today! From conservative treatment plans to minimally invasive robotic surgery, AVALA is the right choice for you.

COVINGTON, LOUISIANA – AVALA is pleased to announce that general surgeon, Daniel A. Linarello M.D., has joined the AVALA Physician Network. Dr. Linarello graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Dr. Linarello now practices as a general surgeon on the Northshore, primarily in Hammond […]