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Our Lady of the Lake Primary Care clinic expansion gets building permit, plus more in Baton Rouge
Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government for the week of June 8-12 7423 PICARDY AVE., corporate office for commercial cleaning business; applicant, Jason Draper. 8545 GREENWELL SPRINGS ROAD, photography studio; applicant, Diquincia Edwards. 4325 WINBOURNE AVE., existing grocery store;...
wbrz.com
Caregiver arrested for Medicaid fraud, allegedly billed Medicaid for $3,600 in services not provided
BATON ROUGE - A caregiver was arrested for Medicaid fraud after allegedly billing Medicaid for services she did not provide, arrest documents say. Tiera Green, 31, who was a direct service worker, filed documentation from December 2022 through May 2023 that she was providing services to a hospitalized man; the sister of the man told workers that Green "never came to the hospital."
an17.com
Miller campaigning for renewal of millage that helps fund parish health units
Stunned by a surprising defeat of a millage renewal proposal in November, Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller and his staff are aggressively taking their message directly to the voters ahead of the June 27 election. Voters rejected the Health Unit millage renewal on November 15 by a narrow 52% to...
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Louisiana independent pharmacies praise passage of bills targeting drug prices
METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - DBS Pharmacy is going on its eighth year of doing business on Airline Drive in Metairie. The pharmacy’s owner says breaking even during some of those years has been a challenge, and she’s not alone. “I’ve had several friends close down their stores in...
WAFB.com
Ochsner Health at the Grove adds new MRI machines
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Ochsner Health at the Grove is adding two new MRI machines, replacing one older unit with two AI-powered scanners that offer imaging capabilities previously unavailable in Baton Rouge. The new machines will allow patients who previously traveled to New Orleans for specialized scans to receive...
theadvocate.com
Guest Column: Meningitis took my legs. A vaccine could have prevented it.
In April 2001, I was a freshman at LSU. I went out with friends one evening like any other college kid. Within hours, I was in the ICU at Our Lady of the Lake. My parents were told I would probably die. I spent my 19th birthday in that hospital bed.
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Judge delays release of Louisiana parish's secrecy deals linked to industrial projects
A judge ruled Wednesday that nondisclosure agreements between Ascension Parish, state officials and business leaders related to industrial projects can remain secret while an earlier judgment ordering their release is appealed. Less than two weeks ago, state District Judge Cody Martin ruled that the agreements and other records were public...
Baton Rouge Business Report
Ochsner unveils a new MRI suite as part of a $50M Baton Rouge investment
Ochsner Health announced Wednesday that it will open a new MRI suite at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove, adding advanced imaging technology to improve diagnostic capabilities and patient access in the Capital Region. The new suite, expected to begin serving patients on June 9, will feature both 1.5...
healthcarejournalbr.com
Ochsner Hospitals Among Newsweek and Statista America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2026
Three Ochsner Health hospitals are recognized on a list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, presented by Newsweek and Statista. -Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, inclusive of Ochsner Baptist, A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus. -Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. "This...
NOLA.com
Judge delays release of Louisiana parish's secrecy deals linked to industrial projects
A judge ruled Wednesday that nondisclosure agreements between Ascension Parish, state officials and business leaders related to industrial projects can remain secret while an earlier judgment ordering their release is appealed. Less than two weeks ago, state District Judge Cody Martin ruled that the agreements and other records were public...
an17.com
Amite Rural Health Clinic expands access to behavior and mental health services with Shea Edwards, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
AMITE --- Double board-certified Nurse Practitioner Shea Edwards, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is now offering behavioral and mental health services at Amite Rural Health Clinic to patients ages 5 and older. To schedule an appointment, call (985) 784-7141. Most commercial insurances, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. “As healthcare continues to evolve, integrating...
theadvocate.com
Judge orders Louisiana parish to release secrecy deals related to industrial projects
A state district judge has ruled that Ascension Parish's government must turn over nondisclosure agreements among officials and business leaders related to industrial development projects, but the parish is seeking to block that order while it appeals. The records are nondisclosure agreements between the parish and state and business officials...
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
Judge orders Louisiana parish to release secrecy deals related to industrial projects
A state district judge has ruled that Ascension Parish's government must turn over nondisclosure agreements among officials and business leaders related to industrial development projects, but the parish is seeking to block that order while it appeals. The records are nondisclosure agreements between the parish and state and business officials...
wbrz.com
Ascension Parish government, Council on Aging breaks ground on new Senior Wellness Center in Prairieville
PRAIRIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish government and the parish Council on Aging broke ground on a new Senior Wellness Center in Prairieville on Wednesday morning. The new center, located on Enterprise Avenue, aims to expand wellness programming, recreation opportunities, social services and quality-of-life resources for senior residents across Ascension.
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Lin Dang, MD, Elected Chief of Medical staff at Woman’s Hospital
Lin Dang, MD, has been elected to serve as chief of the medical staff at Woman’s Hospital for a one-year term. It is a continuation of her commitment to leadership and innovation at Woman’s having served as past vice chief of staff, past chair of the Medical Staff Peer Review, and currently serving as the chair of the Medical Executive Committee. As chief of staff, she will also serve on the Woman’s Board of Directors.
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Acadian Ambulance Honors Central Louisiana Paramedic and EMT of the Year
May 20, 2026 – Acadian Ambulance recognized two Central Louisiana employees for their dedication to emergency medical services during its annual Medics of the Year program. The company honored Paramedic Don Martin and EMT Shelly Craigen as finalists representing Acadian’s Central Louisiana service area. Acadian Ambulance will celebrate its regional honorees and top company-wide winners on May 19 in Lafayette.