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General surgeon joins Thibodaux Regional

Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Dr. Garrison Carlos, general surgeon, to the active medical staff. Carlos is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Surgical Specialty Clinic, 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 207, Thibodaux, 985-446-1763. Born in New Orleans, Carlos received his undergraduate degree from LSU...

Thibodaux, LA · 5d
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Local doctor works to improve medical diagnoses and reduce disparities

Dr. Trivia Frazier, founder of Obatala, is committed to helping patients receive accurate diagnoses for medical conditions and diseases. Obatala is a company focused on biotechnical research in obesity, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer. Dr. Frazier said she was inspired by her mother’s experience with a bone genetic disorder,...

New Orleans, LA · 2d
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Three North Oaks Health leaders named 2026 Healthcare Heroes

HAMMOND – North Oaks Health leaders Dr. Marquinn D. Duke, Dr. Casey Steen and Michele Kidd Sutton, FACHE, have been recognized among the 2026 New Orleans CityBusiness Healthcare Heroes, which honors medical professionals who make significant contributions to healthcare in the Greater New Orleans region. Established in 2007, the...

New Orleans, LA · 17h
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St. Tammany Parish Hospital ranks sixth in La. in Newsweek’s 2027 Best-in-State list

COVINGTON – St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been recognized as one of Louisiana’s top hospitals, earning the No. 6 spot in Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals rankings for 2027. The Covington hospital also received a separate patient experience award, recognizing its outstanding performance...

Covington, LA · 17h
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Veolia Expands Operations Near Meta’s Hyperion

NEW ORLEANS — Veolia has expanded its wastewater treatment operations in Louisiana through new partnerships with the towns of Delhi and Sterlington, as major industrial investment and residential development increase demand for infrastructure across northern Louisiana. The expansion comes as Delhi experiences growth associated with Meta’s massive artificial intelligence...

Delhi, LA · 2d

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Dr. Danielle Mumford joins North Oaks Orthopedic Specialty Center in Hammond

HAMMOND — North Oaks Health is proud to welcome fellowship-trained hand surgeon Danielle Mumford, MD, to the team at North Oaks Orthopedic Specialty Center in Hammond. She is accepting new patients, ages 12 and up. Dr. Mumford specializes in hand, wrist and upper extremity care. She provides treatment for...

Hammond, LA · 17h

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Surgeon joins North Oaks Surgical Associates in Hammond

Dr. Andrea Brumley has joined North Oaks Surgical Associates in Hammond. She is accepting new patients ages 18 and up. Brumley is trained in minimally invasive interventions like da Vinci robotics surgical techniques, many of which can be performed on an outpatient basis. She specializes in surgical intervention for health conditions like breast and colon cancers, melanoma and other skin cancers, cysts, appendicitis, bowel obstructions, gallbladder disease and hernia issues, a news release said.

Hammond, LA · 5d

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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 · 10d

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Thibodaux Regional welcomes Dr. Garrison Carlos, General Surgeon, to the medical staff

Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Garrison Carlos, General Surgeon, to the active medical staff. Dr. Carlos is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Surgical Specialty Clinic located 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 207, Thibodaux, (985) 446-1763. Born in New Orleans, Dr....

Thibodaux, LA · 9d

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North Oaks Health Names New Hand Surgeon

HAMMOND, La. — North Oaks Health has welcomed fellowship-trained hand surgeon Danielle Mumford, MD, to the team at North Oaks Orthopedic Specialty Center in Hammond. She is accepting new patients ages 12 and older. Mumford specializes in hand, wrist and upper extremity care. She provides treatment for a broad...

Hammond, LA · 10d

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Ochsner and LCMC Health Are in The Business of Beating Cancer

Dr. Amelia Jernigan had run out of answers for one of her patients. The young mother had a cancer so rare that a physician might encounter only a handful of cases in an entire career. Standard treatments had been exhausted, and her options were running out. Then Jernigan, a gynecologic...

New Orleans, LA · 9d

CleanTechnica

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Louisiana DEQ Issues Rushed, Controversial Air Permit to Proposed Hyundai Steel Facility

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. Donaldsonville, Louisiana — Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) posted...

Louisiana · 11d

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Cefalu brings more than 30 years of experience to hospital board

The Slidell Memorial Hospital Board of Commissioners has appointed Jean E. Cefalu to represent Ward 8 of St. Tammany Parish through a term ending in 2030. Cefalu brings more than 30 years of experience in clinical practice, nursing education, healthcare quality improvement and organizational leadership. Her background in geriatrics, patient safety, regulatory compliance and financial stewardship will provide valuable expertise as the board guides the hospital’s strategic priorities and commitment to high-quality, community-focused healthcare.

Slidell, LA · 12d

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Touro Ranked No. 1 in Louisiana for Rehabilitation

NEW ORLEANS – Touro, Louisiana’s longest-standing hospital, has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in the state for rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to helping patients recover, regain independence and return to the people, activities and communities that matter most to them.

New Orleans, LA · 13d

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Ochsner opens new health center in Thibodaux

Ochsner Health Center – Thibodaux, located at 318 N. Canal Blvd., is now open and serving patients in the local community. The multispecialty clinic brings primary care and specialized services together under one roof, expanding access to coordinated, high-quality care for residents of Lafourche Parish and surrounding communities. The...

Thibodaux, LA · 19d

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Terrebonne General Health System welcomes Dr. Christopher Merrill, Hospital Medicine Physician, to Its esteemed medical staff

Terrebonne General Health System is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Christopher Merrill, Hospital Medicine Physician, to its esteemed medical staff. Dr. Christopher Merrill, graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and then went on to the University of New Orleans for Pre-Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans, LA · 16d

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What it's like in abdominal transplant surgery: Shadowing Dr. Ngo

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it's like to specialize in abdominal transplant surgery? Meet AMA member Jenny Ngo, MD, an abdominal transplant surgery subspecialist and a featured doctor in the AMA's “Shadow Me” Specialty Series, which offers advice directly from doctors about life in their specialties. Check out her insights to help determine whether a career in abdominal transplant surgery might be a good fit for you.

New Orleans, LA · 17d

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New VA clinic in St. George expanding medical services in the region: ‘One-stop care for all’

A new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in the Baton Rouge region is poised to consolidate existing clinics and expand services all under one new roof by 2029. On Tuesday afternoon, more than 50 people gathered for a groundbreaking for the 120,000-square-foot, two-story outpatient clinic at the northwest corner of Pecue Lane and Rieger Road in St. George.

Baton Rouge, LA · 19d

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Letters: Disturbed to learn that Planned Parenthood is reopening

It is very disturbing and disheartening to learn that Planned Parenthood, the largest single provider of abortions in the United States, is reopening a center in New Orleans. Planned Parenthood Great Plains intends to facilitate abortions for Louisiana residents by helping girls and women travel to states that permit the killing of unborn human beings, i.e., what they call reproductive healthcare.

New Orleans, LA · 21d

The Financial Wire

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Elevance Health filed notice of 216 layoffs in Metairie effective Dec. 31

When Louisiana’s Medicaid contract with Healthy Blue ends on December 31, 216 jobs at Elevance Health’s Metairie office end with it. Elevance filed a layoff notice with the state on September 15, and the cuts take effect December 31, 2026. The company is leaving Louisiana’s Medicaid business after serving it since 2012. The same date... The post Elevance Health filed notice of 216 layoffs in Metairie effective Dec. 31 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Metairie, LA · 22d