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Louisiana Living: Pinnacle Family Health

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Mark Windham discussing important information during Suicide Prevention Month. For more details, watch the video above.

Louisiana · 09-01

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NSU nursing pathway helps allied health professionals transition to registered nursing

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Transition to RN pathway provides experienced allied health professionals an opportunity to pursue an Associate of Science in Nursing degree and registered nursing licensure while building on their previous health care education and experience. Offered at NSU’s Shreveport, Cenla and Leesville campuses, the...

Natchitoches, LA · 08-31

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Payment dispute between Blue Cross, surgical center goes before Louisiana Supreme Court

New Orleans, LA · 09-01

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Rural Louisiana health clinic addresses local tribe’s unique needs

The Tunica-Biloxi health clinic in Marksville, La. opened in 2021 to serve the Tunica-Biloxi tribe and its rural neighbors. The small but growing team focuses on building trust, treating health disparities like the high prevalence of diabetes and making sure uninsured patients can access vital resources. In the clinic’s first...

Marksville, LA · 08-30

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Rapides Regional unveils new Community Heart

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - On Monday, Rapides Regional Medical Center unveiled a new Community Heart as part of the Explore Alexandria Pineville Community Heart Project. “We are proud to join other businesses and organizations in our community by taking part in the Community Heart project,” said Charla H. Ducote, Vice President of Marketing, Public Relations and Business Development at Rapides Regional Medical Center. “This is a great way to promote Central Louisiana as the heart of Louisiana. Since 1903, we not only have been taking care of our community, but we’ve been located in the heart of downtown Alexandria and Central Louisiana. We hope this beautiful heart will be reminder to all who see it of our commitment and dedication to our home.”

Alexandria, LA · 08-31

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Acadian Ambulance Marks 55 Years of Service and Caring

September 1, 2026 — On September 1, 2026, Acadian Ambulance, the nation's largest employee-owned ambulance service, marks its 55th anniversary. Since its founding in 1971, the company has grown from a small operation with two ambulances and eight medics to a multi-faceted company with eight diverse divisions specializing in medical transportation, prehospital care, healthcare at home, industrial health, safety and environmental services, training, consulting, dynamic security equipment and monitoring for homes and businesses, charter flight services, and world-class emergency medical services education.

Louisiana · 09-01

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Healthy Blue to exit Louisiana Medicaid; Transition plan announced for 290,000 members

LOUISIANA (KNOE) - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced Tuesday that its Medicaid managed care contract with Healthy Blue will conclude on Dec. 31, 2026, prompting a transition process for more than 290,000 enrolled members. According to officials, affected members will retain their current coverage through the end of...

Louisiana · 09-01

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Louisiana AG Murrill sues Express Scripts over drug pricing and pharmacy competition

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a lawsuit against Express Scripts Inc. and its affiliate Ascent Health Services LLC, accusing them of manipulating the prescription drug marketplace at the expense of Louisiana patients and independent pharmacies. The state argues Express Scripts used its market power...

Louisiana · 08-31

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International Paper grant expands specialty nursing education across three NRMC healthcare clinics

The NRMC Foundation has received a grant from International Paper to advance specialty nursing education and certification across three NRMC healthcare clinics. The funding is already producing measurable results, with 12 nurses having completed advanced training and additional certifications planned in the months ahead. The grant supports targeted, credential-based education...

Natchitoches, LA · 08-28

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Louisiana Living: The Surgery Clinic of NELA

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Dr. Mohamed Bakeer discussing foodborne illness. For more details, watch the video above.

Louisiana · 08-27

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Louisiana Medicaid disability service rates to rise 3%

(The Center Square) – Louisiana will increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain home- and community-based disability services by about 3% beginning Oct. 1, a partial increase after a state-commissioned study estimated substantially more money would be needed to bring rates in line with modeled costs. The Louisiana Department of...

Louisiana · 08-27

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Louisiana Wildlife Federation questions SpaceX environmental waivers

PECAN ISLAND, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is raising concerns about coastal restoration, wetlands protection and the waiver of numerous environmental laws tied to a SpaceX project in the state. While SpaceX and the governor have mentioned marsh creation and shoreline protection plans, critics say specific...

Louisiana · 08-26

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Worried about flesh-eating bacteria? These are the warning signs

Here's how to protect yourself and identify the early signs of an infection.

Louisiana · 08-22

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Ochsner Health becomes first center in La. to complete 10,000th Organ Transplant

Ochsner Health announced completing its 10,000th Organ Transplant and becoming the first transplant center in Louisiana to do so. In this sponsored segment, Dr. Ari Cohen, Director of the Ochsner Transplant Institute, discusses the impact of this achievement and the ongoing need for organ donation.

Louisiana · 08-24

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Ochsner Health becomes first center in La. to complete 10,000th Organ Transplant

Louisiana · 08-24

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NRMC to provide continuum of neurology care with addition of TeleSpecialists’ Outpatient Neurology Program

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) today announced the launch of NRMC Neurology Associates through its digital healthcare partnership with TeleSpecialists, a physician-owned teleneurology and telepsychiatry provider. The service builds on the TeleStroke, TeleNeuroHospitalist, and TeleEEG programs NRMC launched with TeleSpecialists earlier this year, extending specialized neurological care from the emergency department through scheduled outpatient follow-up.

Natchitoches, LA · 08-20

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Brain-Eating Amoeba Confirmed in North Louisiana Lake

A North Louisiana resident contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in Lake Claiborne, according to health officials.

Claiborne Parish, LA · 08-20

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Auditor: 100,000 qualified for WIC but didn't use it

More than 100,000 Louisiana residents who may qualify for the state’s Women, Infants and Children program are not enrolled, a gap state health officials are now trying to close through expanded outreach and easier access to benefits. Those benefits allow low-income pregnant women, new mothers and young children to...

Louisiana · 08-20

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Louisiana set to allocate $208 million for rural health care

Louisiana · 08-20

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Louisiana Medicaid director selected for national Medicaid leadership institute

Louisiana Medicaid Executive Director Seth Gold is one of only six Medicaid directors from across the country chosen to participate in the Medicaid Leadership Institute (MLI), a national initiative led by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS). The program, an initiative of the National Medicaid Leadership Center, helps Medicaid directors and their leadership teams build the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to lead their agencies and advance key policy priorities.

Louisiana · 08-19