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.
Baton Rouge Community College and the BRCC Foundation announce the creation of the Ochsner Mobile Healthcare Training Lab, thanks to a $472,500 gift from Ochsner Health. The Ochsner Mobile Healthcare Training Lab will allow BRCC to offer real-world skills training and firsthand experience directly to high schools, rural communities, and partner locations.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will begin issuing SUN Bucks this week. The program provides $120 in grocery benefits to help ensure children who receive free or reduced-price school meals get the nutrition they need when schools are closed for summer break.
