July 5, 2018

Dr. Robert J. Kenney, vice president of medical operations for Baton Rouge General, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Forum of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks.

June 28, 2018

Baton Rouge General (BRG) announced that it is expanding its neurosurgery services with the addition of a new clinic, Baton Rouge General Neurosurgery, on its Bluebonnet campus. The clinic will be staffed by Dr. Aaron Charles Sigler, clinical assistant professor of neurological surgery at Tulane Neuroscience Center, and Jeanne Pipsair, physician assistant at Tulane University Department of Neurosurgery.

June 28, 2018

BINGO! That’s what the residents and employees of six Elder Outreach communities, volunteers, and sponsors shouted for 24 consecutive hours as they worked to earn a record for the world’s longest Bingo game at Southwind Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Crowley, La.

June 28, 2018

The Louisiana Association of Health Plans (LAHP) announced that Humana regional executive Matt Berger has joined the organization’s board of directors.

“I’m excited to have Matt join the board as we focus on leading Louisiana’s health benefits industry during such an interesting time in healthcare,” said LAHP CEO Jeff Drozda. “His insight will be beneficial to our organization’s continued success.”

June 28, 2018

Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health welcomed more than 500 children at its Kids' Healthy Fun Fest at the Mall of Louisiana on June 23. Families were able to receive health and safety information while also enjoying a variety of activities, games, giveaways, balloons, face painting, and more. LSU's Mike the Tiger stopped by for a visit, and attendees participated in exercise activities.