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As St. Tammany grows, Bush residents worry construction ‘dirt pit’ will harm quality of life
Erica Olmstead bought her property in Bush, Louisiana, in 2022 thinking it would be her forever home. Olmstead, a disabled veteran suffering from chronic bronchitis and other respiratory issues, moved from Covington to the rural forested community of ranchers and homesteaders, thinking it would provide her clean water, clean air and peace.
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Baton Rouge General to open new medical clinic. See where it is.
Baton Rouge General will open a medical clinic this fall in the Jewel J. Newman Community Center in Scotlandville. The clinic will provide primary care and mental health services to patients, who can walk in to see medical staff or make appointments online or with a phone call. The clinic...
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Woman’s Hospital mobile mammography coach schedules upcoming September visits
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- The Woman's Hospital mobile mammography coach is heading to six different parishes in September. The coach makes mammograms more accessible than ever, offering advanced 3D mammogram technology at convenient times and locations across the state, Woman's Hospital said. Here's where the mobile mammography coach...
Louisiana Illuminator
Concerned neighbors, supporters speak out at hearing on Hyundai steel mill pollution permit
A crowd staunchly divided over whether the state should grant a key permit for the Hyundai steel mill planned in Ascension Parish filled every seat available Tuesday night at the Lemann Center Gymnasium.
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Hammond medical center now offers stroke and neurovascular care for multiple parishes
HAMMOND — North Oaks Health Medical Center, located in Hammond, will begin offering neurointerventional radiology care. The new program brings advanced stroke and neurovascular care to residents in Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes, giving local access to specialized procedures that can treat life-threatening blockages. In...
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St. James Parish Hospital earns national award for quality care
St. James Parish Hospital has been recognized nationally for its commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based care. The hospital received the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality Award, which recognizes […]
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As St. Tammany grows, Bush residents worry construction ‘dirt pit’ will harm quality of life
Erica Olmstead bought her property in Bush, Louisiana, in 2022 thinking it would be her forever home. Olmstead, a disabled veteran suffering from chronic bronchitis and other respiratory issues, moved from Covington to the rural forested community of ranchers and homesteaders, thinking it would provide her clean water, clean air and peace.
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Downtown New Orleans Healthcare Institutions are Expanding their Role Beyond Traditional Healthcare
Healthcare has long been one of Downtown New Orleans’ economic anchors. Now, some of its largest institutions are looking beyond their traditional roles to the broader issue of the health and stability of the people who make up the region’s workforce. “Hospitals and healthcare institutions, including universities, have...
Unfiltered with Kiran
‘Water in the canal is almost clearer than the water in my tub’ | Maurepas residents tired of dirty water
MAUREPAS — Clean water is something most people just expect to come out of their taps. For many areas in Livingston Parish, it’s been an ongoing concern over their discolored water and whether it’s safe to consume. Residents in Maurepas are now questioning why they’re paying higher rates for water that runs anywhere from pale […] The post ‘Water in the canal is almost clearer than the water in my tub’ | Maurepas residents tired of dirty water appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .
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Neighbors, clean air groups want to pump the brakes on Hyundai steel mill pollution permit
The 1,700-acre facility is set to officially break ground Sept. 4, three days after the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality holds a meeting where the public can provide feedback on the company’s air pollution permit.
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CareSouth Wins Federal Award to Expand Health Care in North Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — A North Baton Rouge health care provider is receiving a federal investment aimed at expanding access to medical services in a community where residents often face barriers to comprehensive care. Capitol City Family Health Center Inc., which operates as CareSouth Medical & Dental, has been...
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Central Louisiana Welcomes a New Group of EMTs
Alexandria, La. (UrbanCast: 8/26/2026) – 11 new emergency medical technicians are beginning the next chapter of their EMS careers after completing training at the National EMS Academy’s Central Louisiana campus. Through 12 weeks of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience, these students are well-prepared to provide skilled emergency care to patients across Central Louisiana.
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Our Lady of the Lake, Mary Bird Perkins announces joint radiation therapy program
BATON ROUGE — Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced a renewed partnership for radiation therapy on Thursday. The collaboration, the hospitals said, will expand capabilities and capacity for the Adaptive Radiation Therapy Program to patients throughout the Capital Region. Officials said that the...
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Central Louisiana Welcomes a New Group of EMTs
August 26, 2026 – 11 new emergency medical technicians are beginning the next chapter of their EMS careers after completing training at the National EMS Academy’s Central Louisiana campus. Through 12 weeks of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience, these students are well-prepared to provide skilled emergency care to patients across Central Louisiana.
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I-TEAM: Family says loved one died of neglect at Baton Rouge nursing home labeled among worst in U.S.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Less than 24 hours after a report on White Oak Post Acute Care, a family says their loved one died of neglect at the Baton Rouge nursing home, which federal regulators have designated as one of the most problematic in the country. Sky Wheeler said...