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Baton Rouge Clinic urges families to add health conversations to back-to-school preparations
Health experts are urging parents to make their children’s health a priority alongside school supply shopping and carpool planning.
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NTCC hosts one-of-a-kind healthcare summit
Northshore Technical Community College recently hosted its Inaugural Patient Navigator Summit at the main campus in Lacombe, where potential students, educators, regional economic leaders and six major healthcare systems gathered as part of the plan to establish a unified patient care network and create an immediate workforce pipeline across Louisiana's northshore.
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A Place Where Every New Mom Matters
A cherished fixture of the broader Zachary community since 1960, Lane Regional Medical Center has long been recognized for delivering high-quality, award-winning care in the Capital Region. While the hospital’s services address a wide range of healthcare needs, including emergency care, behavioral health, oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics, Lane also operates a labor and delivery department that provides significant support for pregnant and postpartum patients.
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Baton Rouge health expo offers free screenings, haircuts and CPR training to families
BATON ROUGE — Families in Baton Rouge got access to free health screenings and back-to-school resources at the Family Care and Health Expo held at United Believers Baptist Church. The event was hosted in partnership with Ochsner Baton Rouge and Southern University. Attendees could get screened for blood pressure,...
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North Oaks Neurosurgery Clinic welcomes 2 new neurosurgeons
North Oaks Health has welcomed neurosurgeons Dr. Dani Terrell and Dr. S. Garrett Whipple-Bones to the North Oaks Neurosurgery Clinic in Hammond. They are accepting new patients ages 18 and up. Terrell and Whipple-Bones both recently completed neurosurgical oncology fellowships at the Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa. Terrell specializes in...
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North Oaks Pulmonology relocates effective July 20
HAMMOND --- North Oaks Pulmonology has relocated within North Oaks Clinic Building 2 on the North Oaks Medical Center campus. The practice remains in the same building and has moved from Suite 401A on the fourth floor to Suite 301 on the third floor. North Oaks Clinic Building 2 is...
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Tour brings community health discussions to Amite, Bogalusa on July 30
The Louisiana Center for Health Equity will bring its LA40by2030 Tour to Southeast Louisiana on Thursday, July 30, with community meetings in Amite and Bogalusa focused on improving health and healthcare, particularly in rural communities. The first session will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Tangipahoa Parish Council, 206 East Mulberry Street […] The post Tour brings community health discussions to Amite, Bogalusa on July 30 appeared first on DrumBeatsLa .
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Denham Springs family moves to Ohio after Louisiana Medicaid gaps disrupt 11-year-old's brain tumor trial
DENHAM SPRINGS — An 11-year-old girl from Denham Springs battling a rare brain tumor has had to move to Ohio with her family after Louisiana Medicaid would not cover key parts of her out-of-state treatment. WBRZ first shared Katie Tanton's story in April. She has been traveling between Louisiana...
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Sportsline Summer Camp: Helix Mentorship Academy
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Claude Coleman is a familiar name in Baton Rouge High School Football. Coleman has spent 28 years in the coaching profession with stops at Baker, Belaire, Capitol, and Istrouma. Coleman’s new job is with Helix Mentorship Academy. Coleman hasn’t had a gig since he was...
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STHS nationally recognized for commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates
COVINGTON --- St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s silver-level Get With The Guidelines – Resuscitation quality achievement award for 2026 in recognition of its dedication to delivering guideline-based care for in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates.
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Magnolia hospital gets first certificate-of-need exemption under pilot program
Beacham Memorial Hospital in the City of Magnolia received the first certificate-of-need exemption under Mississippi’s newly created Small Community Hospital Pilot Program, State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney told the Mississippi State Board of Health on Wednesday. Edney said the exemption will allow Beacham to convert to an acute...
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West Ascension Hospital Board adopts sweeping corrective plan after state audit findings
Just two weeks after a state audit identified 11 findings at the West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District, the hospital board approved a sweeping corrective action plan Tuesday aimed at addressing each deficiency. During a special meeting, the board adopted 18 new policies intended to strengthen financial oversight, improve transparency...
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Thibodaux Regional Family Medicine Clinic moves to new location: See where
A local family medicine clinic in Thibodaux announced on social media that they have moved to a new location. The Thibodaux Regional Family Medicine Clinic’s new office is located at 400 North Acadia Road. According to a social media post, the clinic is accepting new patients, with no referral needed. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, call 985-493-3034.
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Site plan for Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in St. George approved, traffic concerns remain
ST. GEORGE - A site plan for a new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic was approved, but concerns remain about future traffic issues in the clinic's area. The St. George Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan Monday night for a 120,000-square-foot, two-story outpatient clinic with 600 parking spaces at 12501 Rieger Road, in the northwest corner of the Pecue Lane and Rieger Road intersection, The Advocate said.
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Woman’s Hospital Welcomes LSU OB/GYN Residency Class of 2030
Woman’s Hospital has welcomed the newest class of the LSU Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. The program, a partnership between Woman’s Hospital and Louisiana State University School of Medicine since 2011, is dedicated to preparing OB/GYN physicians through advanced clinical training, patient care, practice-based learning, and medical education.
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North Oaks Health Names New Internal Medicine Doctor
HAMMOND, La. – North Oaks Health has announced that internal medicine physician Bryce Dugas, MD, is joining Northshore Internal Medicine Associates in Hammond. He is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Dugas evaluates and treats a broad range of issues in the primary care setting, including cardiovascular, kidney, liver, and...
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Our Lady of the Lake warns of critical Type O blood shortage
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is reporting a critical shortage of Type O blood, with less than half a day’s supply on hand. Blood Donor Services Manager Jay Thomas said the shortage is being driven by summer vacations, camps, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend — and that patients could be affected.
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Plan for 120,000-square-foot VA clinic in St. George progresses, but traffic concerns linger
Plans for a new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in the Baton Rouge region are making progress after a site plan was approved, but concerns about future traffic issues in the clinic’s area remain. The St. George Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan Monday night for a 120,000-square-foot, two-story...