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Tulane works to train more nurses as Louisiana faces one of nation’s worst shortages

At Ochsner St. Martin Hospital in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, nurse shortages can determine whether a patient is admitted, even when beds are available. “There’s just not enough staff to staff those beds,” medical-surgical unit nurse Noelle Prados said. Louisiana is projected to face one of the nation’s worst...

Breaux Bridge, LA · 1d
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The Money Overview

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More than 290,000 Louisiana Medicaid members in Healthy Blue have until Nov. 16 to pick a new plan before the contract ends Dec. 31, or the state will assign one

Louisiana Medicaid members enrolled in Healthy Blue have until Nov. 16 to choose a new health plan, because the Louisiana Department of Health’s contract with Healthy Blue ends Dec. 31. The state said more than 290,000 members are enrolled with the plan. Anyone who makes no choice will be assigned a plan that takes effect […] The post More than 290,000 Louisiana Medicaid members in Healthy Blue have until Nov. 16 to pick a new plan before the contract ends Dec. 31, or the state will assign one appeared first on The Money Overview .

Louisiana · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1

Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Louisiana · 3d

The Center Square

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Nearly two-thirds of Louisiana rural health applicants receive no funding

(The Center Square) — Louisiana awarded funding to 195 of 529 applicants seeking a share of roughly $208 million in federal rural health money, leaving nearly two-thirds without an award as requests outpaced available funding. The Louisiana Department of Health said it committed its entire first-year allocation through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Requests totaled more than $498 million, more than twice the amount available. The awards span five initiatives: workforce development, technology innovation, innovative care models, preventive health and sustainable access to rural health care facilities. The department also received an additional 212 applications for the Rural Health Catalyst Fund. The federal Rural Health Transformation Program, established through federal legislation in 2025, provides $50 billion nationally over five budget periods. Louisiana received approximately $208.4 million for its first year. Although rural hospitals are a central focus, federal rules require the money to support broader changes in health care delivery and limit how much states can spend on certain facility improvements and provider payments. Louisiana dedicated the maximum allowed for equipment purchases and smaller renovations: 20% of its award, or about $41.6 million. The department previously reported receiving 160 applications for that funding. “We know that we got a lot

Louisiana · 15h

claiborneparishjournal.com

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Louisiana residents encouraged to participate in statewide community health survey

The LSU AgCenter Webster and Claiborne Parish Nutrition Education program is encouraging residents to make their voices heard by participating in the Louisiana Community Health Survey, an initiative aimed at identifying healthcare access challenges and community health needs across the state. The survey, promoted on behalf of the Office of...

Louisiana · 8d

97.3 The Dawg

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Acadiana Hospitals Rank Among Louisiana's Best - 4 in the Top 10

When it comes to healthcare quality, South Louisiana punches above its weight. A major national study ranked four local hospitals among the best in the country for patient outcomes and care.

Louisiana · 13d

avoyellestoday.com

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Avoyelles Hospital recognizes 2026 Pink Wishes recipients

Avoyelles Hospital's 2026 Pink Wishes recipients are Rebecca Desselle, Glenda Ducote, Ora Jacobs, Wendy Marchand and Deborah Thomas. The Pink October Program began in 1995 as Ladies Night Out at the local Fox Theatre and has grown tremendously over the last 31 years. Because of Ladies Night Out, the Pink...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 15d

louisianaradionetwork.com

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FMOL Health unveils new mobile mammography unit

FMOL Health is helping those who can’t easily get to a clinic to get screened for breast cancer by unveiling its new mobile mammography unit. Dr. Chris Funes, the medical director for ambulatory quality for FMOL Health, says it will help increase the availability for this essential preventative screening.

Baton Rouge, LA · 15d

theadvocate.com

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Our Lady of Lourdes closes outpatient surgery center

Lafayette Surgicare, an outpatient surgery center on Ambassador Caffery Parkway, closed its doors on Friday. The center, which opened in 2003 and became affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in 2019, was closed to drive efficiency and optimize surgical capacity across the market, a Lourdes spokesperson said.

Lafayette, LA · 19d

Talk 103.9 & 1340

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Local Medical Facilities In Scott Address Verbal Abuse With New Workplace Conduct Policies

Medical facilities across Scott are putting up notices about patient behavior because staff have been facing too much verbal abuse. It's becoming a real problem in our community.

Scott, LA · 22d

stmarynow.com

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School Board employees, retirees will keep same insurance with no premium hike

CENTERVILLE --St. Mary Parish School Board employees and retirees will pay no more for health insurance coverage next year while keeping the current level of benefits, despite significant premium increases sought by Blue Cross/Blue Shield. At a special meeting Thursday, the School Board agreed to absorb more than $1.15 million...

Centerville, LA · 21d

The Daily Advertiser

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Acadian paramedics earn Hall of Fame honors for community service

Lafayette's Acadian Ambulance Operations Supervisor Jimmy Dupuy was inducted into the Louisiana First Responders Christian Association’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Oct. 14, during a ceremony at the Heymann Performing Arts Center . The distinction honors firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMS professionals who have gone above and beyond through civic engagement, youth mentorship, and community stewardship, according to Acadian Companies. Dupuy joined Acadian Ambulance in 1992 as an EMT, earning paramedic certification the following year. He has served in a range of roles, including as a paramedic field supervisor, compliance officer and adjunct instructor for Acadian’s National EMS Academy. He is currently an operations supervisor for Acadian’s Hub City region, which includes Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion Parishes. “This accomplishment is humbling, to say the least,” Dupuy said. “I am extremely proud to be a paramedic and represent my fellow first responders in accepting this honor.” More: Lafayette schools tap reserves to keep career academy on track Dupuy graduated from Youngsville High School and is a member of Youngsville Community Church. Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Brent Pellegrin, of Terrebonne Parish, was also inducted into the Hall of Fame. Aaron Gonsoulin is the General Assignment/Trending Reporter for The

Lafayette, LA · 24d

shreveportbossieradvocate.com

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This machine has saved infant lives for decades. Now a Baton Rouge hospital has its own.

In a fight to save more of Louisiana’s smallest patients, a Baton Rouge hospital invested in a device that replaces the function of the heart and lungs by pumping blood outside of the body. Called ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine), the machine is an advanced life-support used for infants,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 25d

shreveportbossieradvocate.com

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North Louisiana hospitals to be sold. This follows unpaid taxes, threats of fines

A little over a week after six members of Minden Medical Center’s Board of Governors resigned, that hospital and three others owned by Allegiance Health Management, are being put up for sale. In a statement to The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate, Dr. Melissa Madden, the one-time chairman of the MMC's...

Minden, LA · 10-09

Teche News

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School board considers moving retiree prescription plan to Humana

Breaux Bridge – The St. Martin Parish School Board heard a proposal to shift its retiree prescription plan from its self-pay option to a Humana Prescription Drug plan during its finance committee meeting this past Wednesday. The move would save the school system nearly $1 million annually, the school...

St Martin Parish, LA · 29d

KLFY.com

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St. Martin Parish water consolidation project gets new director

ST. MARTIN PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — St. Martin Parish Water Manager Ronald Daigle has been appointed director of the St. Martin Parish water consolidation project following a 3-2 vote by the parish council. The appointment was decided during a consolidated water meeting where board members interviewed two candidates and...

St Martin Parish, LA · 10-13

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Louisiana’s T.J. Woodward named NCPA National Pharmacist of the Year

The National Community Pharmacists Association names its National Pharmacist of the Year, and he hails from right here in Louisiana. T.J. Woodard owns Prescriptions to Geaux, which has two locations in Baton Rouge. Woodard, who owns the pharmacy with his wife, was very humble when he learned that he was named national pharmacist of the year by the NCPA.

Louisiana · 10-09

WNTZ

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LSUA gets $1.39 million grant for rural nursing education

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – LSU Alexandria’s School of Nursing has received a $1.39 million grant from the Louisiana Department of Health to expand health care education and workforce training in rural communities across the state. The grant will support the development of learning labs at Winn Parish Medical Center, Avoyelles Hospital and Opelousas General Hospital. […]

Alexandria, LA · 10-09

evangelinetoday.com

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An Important Update from Mercy Regional Medical Center

Allegiance Health Management announced today its planned divestiture of Mercy Regional Medical Center, along with three other Louisiana hospitals. This process is intended to position our hospital for long-term sustainability and continued service to our community. Mercy Regional Medical Center remains open and committed to providing quality healthcare to our patients throughout this transition.

Evangeline Parish, LA · 10-06

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West Baton Rouge Health Center hosting free health screening fair

West Baton Rouge residents will have an opportunity to take a closer look at their health Thursday morning during a free Health Screening Fair.

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 10-08