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Are you going stir crazy during the COVID-19 pandemic?  A lot of us are feeling pretty antsy these days, and we're eager to get back to the way things used to be. But what's safe to do, and what's not? One of our infectious disease experts will walk you through a list of activities, ranked by risk level. Here's an activity you shouldn't delay, if you need it: elective surgery. Elective surgeries are not emergency operations, but they are important; these include things like hernia repair or cataract surgery. We'll help you get back on track. Here's your guide to activities, ranked by COVID-19 risk level Going to the beach? The mall? A dinner party? How safe are any of those activities? Sandra Kemmerly, MD, an infectious disease expert, runs down the risk level on an array of activities, and gives you reasons why. Been putting off surgery? It's time to get it scheduled Delaying surgeries, such as gallbladder surgery or hernia repair, for too long can result in longer recovery times and more complications. Let's get you back on track to doing the things you love if you're needing surgery. FEATURED VIDEO Take a tour of all the safety measures at Ochsner Urgent Care centers Granville Morse, MD, system chair of urgent care for Ochsner, takes us on a tour of the COVID-19 safety features you'll find at Ochsner Urgent Care centers. Special advice for cancer patients right now The Ochsner Cancer Institute wants to make your visits as safe and comfortable as possible right now, and has added numerous safety features. We're also offering virtual visits for some appointments. If you have diabetes, here are 5 tips for staying safe and healthy this summer Did you know patients with diabetes need to pay special attention to protecting their feet from injury? Speaking of feet, here's the lowdown Jellyfish, sharp seashells, sunburns ... Summer is full of foot hazards. Here's how to keep your tootsies tip-top. Are you feet bothering you? Our orthopedics experts can help. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT About this email: This email is provided as a service by Ochsner Health. To remove yourself from future mailings, please click here to Unsubscribe. Ochsner Health  |  1514 Jefferson Highway  |  New Orleans, LA 70121 ©2020 Ochsner Health  |  Privacy Policy All rights reserved.