By: Elise Plunk-August 26, 2025 Louisiana Illuminator
State officials have clarified information initially made public Tuesday about an increase in deaths and illnesses related to a flesh-eating bacteria. Most people have been infected when their open wounds have been exposed to water with the pathogen, but some cases might have involved people who ate oysters harvested in Louisiana.
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute announced its participation as the first site in Louisiana for a Phase I clinical trial evaluating allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy. Nakhle Saba, MD serves as the principal investigator for this study involving cellular immunotherapy. Allogeneic CAR-T therapy utilizes donor-derived T cells that are genetically engineered to recognize and target cancer cells. This approach may lead to reduced treatment durations and enhanced patient outcomes.
Our Lady of the Lake Health announced a $55 million renovation of its Emergency Department, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, designed to expand capacity, integrate advanced technology, and improve the patient and caregiver experience. The renovation, set to begin in Fall 2025, will take place in three phases to minimize disruption to care. Throughout the renovation, the Emergency Department will remain fully operational 24/7.
The renovation, designed by Perkins&Will in collaboration with Louisiana State University interior design students, will feature:
By: Nada Hassanein-August 19, 2025 Louisiana Illuminator
Heading into the respiratory illness season, states and clinicians are working to encourage pregnant patients to get COVID-19 vaccinations, even though the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services no longer recommends that they should.
Lane Regional Medical Center announced the appointment of Elizabeth “Liz” Sagely as director of the Lane Foundation.
