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The Center Square

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Louisiana targets 100,000-person gap in nutrition assistance

(The Center Square) — 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 purchase nutritious foods while also providing access to nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and other health services. A subsequent Legislative Auditor review found the problem went beyond low enrollment. From 2021 through 2024, Louisiana failed to use $111.6 million while more than half of its clinics failed to meet monthly outreach requirements in 2025. The auditor also found nearly one-quarter of calls placed to clinics during the review went unanswered. Although WIC is entirely federally funded, the auditor noted that increasing participation could have broader taxpayer benefits by reducing health care costs associated with poor maternal and childhood nutrition. USDA estimates cited by the auditor suggest every dollar spent on prenatal WIC can save between $1.77 and $3.13 in health care costs shortly after birth. State health officials say the participation gap translates directly into families missing out on basic nutritional support. “It's a baby who has access

Louisiana · 08-18

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Louisiana ranks last in the country for nursing home care quality

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana ranks last in the country for nursing home care quality, and, according to the Nursing Home Abuse Center database, no other state comes close. A Baton Rouge woman said her grandmother left a local nursing home in worse condition than when she arrived. Estelle Davis,...

Louisiana · 08-17

The Center Square

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Louisiana extends foster-care mileage reimbursements

(The Center Square) – Louisiana foster caregivers will continue to receive medical mileage reimbursements from the state through the end of the year after caregivers reported difficulties navigating a transition to Medicaid transportation benefits. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services announced Friday it will continue processing qualifying medical mileage reimbursements through Dec. 31 while working with the state Department of Health and Medicaid managed care organizations to improve the process. The extension comes after an Aug. 1 update to foster-care board rates, which cover expenses including food, clothing, shelter, school supplies and local travel associated with a child's daily care. Transportation to covered medical appointments is handled separately as a Medicaid benefit. The department said it will temporarily continue processing medical mileage reimbursements after foster caregivers reported difficulty getting information or assistance with reimbursement during the transition to the Medicaid transportation system. "We have heard from our foster caregivers, and we understand transitions take time and focused energy, which we and LDH are working together on," Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris said. Children in Louisiana foster care are automatically enrolled in Medicaid. Transportation to covered medical appointments is available through Medicaid managed care organizations and can include approved

Louisiana · 08-17

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Health: Lunch & Learn, and Louisiana Hospital Association board, trustees

Lunch & Learn: Hurry and register for an Aug. 20 Lunch & Learn entitled "Building Brain Healthy Habits," co-sponsored by Lakeview Hospital and the Louisiana chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The session will focus on simple, everyday habits that can help protect memory and support long term brain health: nutrition, exercise, social engagement and heart health. Each participant will leave with a personalized action plan to support healthy aging. The noon to 1 p.m. program will be presented by Lakeview Rehab Supervisor Heather Rietsche in the Pelican Room of the hospital at 95 Judge Tanner Blvd. Lunch will be provided. Register at bit.ly/4p6qS1q.

Louisiana · 08-18

MyArkLaMiss

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Louisiana Living: Pilot For Patients

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Kari Barnett to discuss an upcoming fundraiser.

Louisiana · 08-17

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Acadian Ambulance sued by Rapides Parish Police Jury

RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Court documents filed into the Rapides Parish courthouse on August 12, show that the Rapides Parish Police Jury has filed a lawsuit against Acadian Ambulance, the former sole-ambulance provider for the entire parish for over 30 years. In October 2025, RPPJ retained Gold-Weems Law firm...

Rapides Parish, LA · 08-14

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Rapides Regional's Alexander named Louisiana Hospital Pharmacist of the Year

ALEXANDRIA – Rapides Regional Medical Center's Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Jordan Alexander, PharmD, was recently named the 2026 Hospital Pharmacist of the Year by the Louisiana Pharmacists Association. The award is presented annually to a hospital-based pharmacist who has compiled an outstanding record that reflects well on the practice of...

Alexandria, LA · 08-14

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Building a Healthier Louisiana: Community Health Event

Explore the impactful community health and wellness event held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This free, family-friendly initiative offered vital health screenings, fitness activities, STEM programs, and resources for families and job seekers, all aimed at improving health outcomes and access to care in Louisiana.

Louisiana · 08-15

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Guaranty Health Helps Healthcare Organizations Improve Patient and Team Member Experiences

Louisiana-based healthcare partner uses a fractional C-suite model to help medical organizations build customized operations and patient-focused practices. Guaranty Health takes a different approach to healthcare consulting. Rachael Fricke, a representative with the company, said Guaranty Health works as a partner rather than simply telling organizations what they should do.

Louisiana · 08-14

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Editorial: As healthcare subsidies disappear, La. hospitals, families suffer

We can't say we're surprised at the latest numbers showing healthcare coverage for Louisiana families cratering after Affordable Care Act subsidies were not renewed by Congress late last year. During the budget fight, we warned that our state especially needed lawmakers to come together to find a solution. Alas, they...

Louisiana · 08-12

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Pilot project in pharmacies credited with saving lives

A pilot project using rural pharmacies in Kentucky and five other states to identify and screen patients at risk of stroke and heart disease, may have saved hundreds of lives, improved outcomes for thousands of patients and saved millions of dollars by preventing hospitalization. A collaboration between the National Community...

Kentucky · 08-13

WNTZ

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Meta can keep its data center details private, PSC decides

Social media giant Meta gets to keep records for its projected $50 billion data center secret after state utility regulators overturned a judge’s order to make them public.

Louisiana · 08-13

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Edgardo Tenreiro Named Chair of Louisiana Hospital Association

Baton Rouge General (BRG) President and CEO Edgardo Tenreiro has been named chair of the Louisiana Hospital Association (LHA) Board of Trustees. Tenreiro received the gavel from the outgoing chair and began his one-year term during LHA’s annual membership meeting in late July. In this leadership role, Tenreiro will...

Louisiana · 08-13

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Rural pharmacies identify thousands of patients at risk of stroke, heart disease, pilot program reveals

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A trailblazing new program using rural pharmacies to identify and screen patients at risk of stroke and heart disease may have saved hundreds of lives, improved outcomes for thousands of patients, and saved millions of dollars by preventing hospitalization. The pilot program is a collaboration between...

Kentucky · 08-11

BRProud

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Meta can keep its data center details private, PSC decides

Social media giant Meta gets to keep records for its projected $50 billion data center secret after state utility regulators overturned a judge’s order to make them public.

Louisiana · 08-13

Route Fifty

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OpenAI Foundation gives $100 million fund state AI implementation for public health

OpenAI Foundation, the overarching nonprofit that governs OpenAI, has announced a new public health partnership with the Common Health Coalition to bring artificial intelligence tools to developing scientific breakthroughs for medical research across the country. OpenAI Foundation on Thursday announced its commitment of $100 million to the Breakthroughs to Follow-Through...

Louisiana · 08-13

theadvocate.com

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Editorial: As healthcare subsidies disappear, La. hospitals, families suffer

Louisiana · 08-12

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NRMC recognized for obstetric readiness

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative for participating in the Obstetric Readiness in Emergency Departments Initiative. Through this initiative, our Emergency Department team continues to strengthen its ability to recognize, evaluate and respond...

Natchitoches, LA · 08-11

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Louisiana pediatrician warns MMR vaccine changes could confuse parents, delay childhood vaccinations

SHREVEPORT, La. -- A proposed change to the childhood vaccination schedule is raising concerns among pediatricians, who say separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into individual shots could create unnecessary risks and confusion for families. The president’s executive order advocates separating the MMR vaccine into three single-disease vaccines, potentially...

Louisiana · 08-11

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West Feliciana Hospital CEO reelected as trustee for state board

The Louisiana Hospital Association announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustee officers and newly elected board members during its annual membership meeting July 20. Lee J. Chastant III, CEO of West Feliciana Hospital in St. Francisville, was reelected to serve a two-year term as a trustee of the Southeast District. “As...

Louisiana · 08-11