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avoyellestoday.com
Louisiana invests $2.1 million to address rural nursing shortage
Louisiana is investing more than $2.1 million to help strengthen the nursing workforce in rural communities, where hospitals often face some of the greatest challenges recruiting and keeping nurses. The LA Dept. of Health awarded the funding to the University of Louisiana Monroe through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Project....
involvedinitall.com
LDH Says No Lake Cotile Closure Needed Following Reported Shigella Case
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (UrbanCast: 9/7/2026) — Louisiana health officials are not recommending the closure of Lake Cotile following a recently reported Shigella case. The Rapides Parish Police Jury first reported the case last week. Officials said a child was diagnosed after swimming at Lake Cotile on August 29. However,...
natchitochesparishjournal.com
NRMC leaders highlight healthcare growth, introduce AI assistant at Rotary meeting
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) Chief Executive Officer and Rotarian Kirk Soileau introduced NRMC Vice-President of Business Development and Philanthropy Tom Matuschka, and Community Liaison Erin Boyt at the Sept. 8 meeting of Rotary. Soileau reviewed growth statistics for healthcare services at NRMC. Matuschka provided an overview of specific services, and Kim Boyt introduced “Text Nattie”, NRMC AI Assistant to provide 24 hour support, availability, and immediate responses to all who need assistance.
WAFB
Louisiana law requires bereavement training for hospital staff after baby loss
KLFY.com
Palmetto nursing home closing as new owners take over
PALMETTO, La. (KLFY) — The Tri-Community Nursing Center in Palmetto is closing as Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation prepares to take over the facility. The center has served generations of residents in the Palmetto area. As reported by KLFY News 10’s Kendrick Allen, the ownership change represents a significant shift for the local community, where many families have long-standing connections to the care facility.
NOLA.com
As LNG booms in coastal Louisiana, proposal in Cameron prompts concerns about migratory birds
An oak-filled ridge at the end of the marshy Louisiana coast has long served as a refuge for birds during their migrations. But property near the coastal forest, which is thick with trees, shrubs and ferns, could soon be paved over as a parking lot, leading to warnings from birders and environmentalists about the effects on wildlife. The location is one of three recently proposed park-and-ride lots meant to accommodate more than 2,000 vehicles for those working in the region’s booming liquefied natural gas industry.
theadvocate.com
As LNG booms in coastal Louisiana, proposal in Cameron prompts concerns about migratory birds
An oak-filled ridge at the end of the marshy Louisiana coast has long served as a refuge for birds during their migrations. But property near the coastal forest, which is thick with trees, shrubs and ferns, could soon be paved over as a parking lot, leading to warnings from birders and environmentalists about the effects on wildlife. The location is one of three recently proposed park-and-ride lots meant to accommodate more than 2,000 vehicles for those working in the region’s booming liquefied natural gas industry.
KSLA
Healthy Blue Medicaid coverage ending