June 7, 2018

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ officially signed House Bill 2, also known as Capital Outlay, into law. Included in the fiscal year 2019 capital outlay budget was $5,000,000 in priority one and $7,763,900 in priority two. 

June 7, 2018

It happens every year, but no parent thinks it will happen to them. Hot-car deaths are occurring as temperatures rise, and in an effort to prevent tragedy, Woman’s Hospital is again offering free reminder hangtags.

June 6, 2018

Our Lady of the Lake Foundation has welcomed Kristen Pforr, Bonnie Marcantel, and Michael Perniciaro, MD, to its board of directors for 2018.

June 6, 2018

The city of Baton Rouge, La., was named one of five national winners in the 7th Annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by pledging to reduce their water use by 32.7 million gallons of water over the next year. 

June 6, 2018

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge will host a Cancer Center Celebration on June 10.  The event will feature tours of the cancer center, free screenings, activities for children, refreshments, and giveaways

The event will be held at the Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge, 17050 Medical Center Dr., from 1 – 4 p.m.