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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

BRProud

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Louisiana Medicaid program to provide health care before inmates leave prison

The Louisiana Department of Health announced on October 9, 2026, that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved an 1115 Reentry Demonstration program to provide healthcare services to eligible incarcerated individuals starting in early 2027.

Louisiana · 10-09

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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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Louisiana investing $37M in rural healthcare expansion

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health is investing $37.7 million into strengthening its rural healthcare workforce. The initiative, funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), connects public universities and technical colleges with rural hospitals and clinics to recruit, train and retain essential healthcare professionals.

Louisiana · 10-08

The Financial Wire

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Maryland drops to 47 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 from 63 and Michigan to 181 from 192, while Louisiana rises to 124 from 111, CMS figures show

Maryland will have 47 Medicare Advantage plans on offer for 2027, down from 63 this year, according to federal figures released September 28. Michigan’s count slips to 181 from 192, and Louisiana goes the other way, rising to 124 from 111. The numbers come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ state-by-state fact sheets... The post Maryland drops to 47 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 from 63 and Michigan to 181 from 192, while Louisiana rises to 124 from 111, CMS figures show appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Michigan · 10-08

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NSU flu shot clinic helps nursing students prepare for clinical rotations

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University nursing students had access to flu vaccinations on campus Monday, Oct. 5, as they prepare for clinical rotations that provide hands-on training in health care settings. The clinic, held in Alost Hall, was open to all NSU students, faculty and staff. It was scheduled...

Natchitoches, LA · 10-07

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Louisiana invests $37.7M to strengthen rural medical workforce

The Louisiana Department of Health is investing up to $37.7 million in federal funds to strengthen the state's rural healthcare workforce through three new initiatives.

Louisiana · 10-08

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Bordelon, troubled AllegianceHealth may be on verge of divesting interests of 4 financially troubled LA hospitals

Troubles keep mounting for Allegiance Healthcare CEO Rock Bordelon and his array of hospitals and medical treatment centers scattered across the Louisiana landscape. Two stories published by the Lincoln Parish Journal indicate Bordelon may be about to lose control over four of his hospitals in Ruston, Minden, Ville Platte and Eunice. The Minden Medical Center was sued last April for nonpayment of more than $170,000 for equipment and services.

Louisiana · 10-02

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Nursing Training Coming Closer to Home!

Under CEO Tim Curry's leadership, Avoyelles Hospital expands Nursing Education with LSUA!. Avoyelles Hospital is expanding its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development through a new partnership with Louisiana State University of Alexandria that will provide additional nursing education, clinical rotations and hands on training opportunities in Avoyelles Parish.

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 10-02

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Health policy experts weigh in on ACA refund checks

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Nearly 300,000 people in Louisiana get their health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act marketplace, according to the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation. Some of them will be among the estimated 1 million Americans who will soon receive $500 refund checks from the federal government. FOX...

Louisiana · 10-02

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Federal Aid Targets Staffing at 16 Louisiana Rural Hospitals; Patient Cost Impact Unclear

BATON ROUGE, La. — Sixteen Louisiana hospitals will receive federal assistance intended to keep medical workers on the job and essential services available in rural communities, although the announcement does not explain whether the funding will affect patients’ bills. The Trump administration announced the awards Sept. 10 as...

Louisiana · 10-01

Fox 8

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Thousands in Louisiana to receive federal payments tied to health marketplace coverage

Louisiana · 10-01

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Health policy experts weigh in on ACA refund checks

Louisiana · 10-02

The Cool Down

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Southwest Louisiana air pollution cases took 5 years, with fines only averaging $66,300, analysis finds

The companies involved were typically valued in the hundreds of millions or billions of dollars.

Louisiana · 10-01

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Louisiana regulators slow to address air pollution violations in state's southwest, report says

A new analysis contends state environmental regulators have been exceedingly slow in responding to most air quality violations in a heavily industrialized area of southwest Louisiana while also issuing weak penalties when investigations are complete. The analysis was carried out by the Washington, D.C.-based Environmental Integrity Project and Micah 6:8...

Louisiana · 09-28

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Quack for a Cure returns to Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital

ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 9/29/2026) – Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Rapides Cancer Center are asking the community to join the flock this October as Quack for a Cure returns. The fountain in the Atrium at Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital will fill with pink and yellow...

Alexandria, LA · 09-29

BRProud

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Woman’s Hospital mobile mammography coach visits 4 parishes in October

Woman's Hospital is scheduled to bring its mobile mammography coach to St. Helena, Ascension, East Baton Rouge, and Assumption parishes throughout the month of October.

Louisiana · 09-25

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CVS Health $5 million scholarship program to benefit ULM School of Pharmacy students

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - CVS Health recognized ULM School of Pharmacy students with a $5 million, five-year scholarship program. Gov. Jeff Landry attended the presentation and stressed the importance of strengthening pharmacy education in the Louisiana. “I think this is more of an example of how when we have our...

Monroe, LA · 09-29

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Louisiana regulators slow to address air pollution violations in state's southwest, report says

Louisiana · 09-28

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Pennington Biomedical Launches CROWN Network to Connect Louisiana Communities With Health Research

Paula Jordan of Pennington Biomedical Research Center joined Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss CROWN, a new statewide network designed to connect Louisiana communities with health researchers. CROWN stands for Community Research for Optimal Wellness Network. The program operates through the Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center, also known as...

Louisiana · 09-25