Join Cardiovascular Institute of the South for a free Cardiovascular Health & Wellness Expo on June 27 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. the Baton Rouge Marriott.
Learn how to protect your heart and vascular system while taking proactive steps toward prevention - including receiving complimentary heart and vein screenings.
Louisiana Healthcare Connections has introduced a newly named physician recognition, the Transforming Health Award.
The inaugural recipients of the Transforming Health Award include three physicians/physician groups representing key areas of care across Louisiana:
· Samuel. Brown, MD, Kenner
· New Orleans East Louisiana (NOELA) Community Health Center, New Orleans
· Lily Pad Pediatrics, Opelousas
FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake is among the first five U.S. centers offering the GI Windows magnetic anastomosis platform, an surgical technology that uses magnets to help create an anastomosis, or a surgical connection between two parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
Surgeons at Our Lady of the Lake Robotic Surgery Institute recently performed their first procedure using the platform.
Ochsner Baton Rouge today announced the opening of a new MRI suite at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove, set to begin serving patients on June 9. The suite features both 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla Siemens MRI systems.
The 3 Tesla MRI provides superior image resolution and enables highly specialized imaging, including detailed views of small structures such as joint cartilage, as well as the most advanced imaging for breast and prostate care. This enhanced precision supports earlier detection and more personalized treatment planning for patients.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced that Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisiana's border in neighboring states. The change protects benefits from fraud and out-of-state use, strengthening program integrity, and ensuring SNAP dollars support Louisiana grocers, farmers, businesses, and local communities.
