AVALA News

Covington, Louisiana – Avala has become the hospital of choice for patients needing total joint replacement surgery. Nearly 900 patients have chosen to have robotic total joint replacement at Avala since August of 2018. Due to this volume of robotic orthopedic surgery, Avala has added another Stryker Mako Robot to its collection of innovative technology.  […]

Covington, Louisiana – Here at Avala, our healthcare stretches throughout our local communities. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused strain on the local food pantries and Avala has stepped up to assist with fulfilling that shortfall. We have had the opportunity to donate 580 meals to community families thus far. Avala is hosting […]

What is Arthritis? Common arthritis symptoms of pain and stiffness are usually caused by degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis). There are more than 100 types of arthritis which can include rheumatoid arthritis and gout. A diagnosis is necessary in order to develop a treatment plan. Arthritis Symptoms Symptoms of osteoarthritis may include: Joint Pain Stiffness: When you […]

Covington, Louisiana – Here at Avala, our healthcare stretches throughout our local communities. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused strain on the local food pantries and Avala has stepped up to assist with fulfilling that shortfall. We have had the opportunity to donate 430 meals to community families thus far. Avala is hosting […]

What is the “new normal” going to look like? The Louisiana Department of Health has provided us with a great roadmap to guide us through Phase 1 re-opening, great statewide trends, and testing information.

Covington, Louisiana – Here at Avala, our healthcare stretches throughout our local communities. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused strain on the local food pantries and Avala has stepped up to assist with fulfilling that shortfall. Avala is hosting our 3rd community food distribution in order to provide local families with needed non-perishable […]

Covington, Louisiana – Here at Avala, our healthcare stretches throughout our local communities. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused strain on the local food pantries and Avala has stepped up to assist with fulfilling that shortfall. Avala is hosting our 2nd community food distribution in order to provide local families with needed non-perishable […]

The Avala Imaging Center is open and growing! What is Nuclear Medicine? Welcome our newest Nuclear Medicine System the Siemens Healthineers Symbia Evo Excel – helping to detect disease at its earliest stages! With nuclear imaging fusion for MRI and CT, this system defines cutting-edge technology.  Nuclear Medicine imaging uses small amounts of radioactive material […]