May 3, 2018

Ascension Parish cancer survivors are demonstrating that individuals can live healthy, active lives following a cancer diagnosis. Members of a walking group, organized by the THRIVE survivorship program at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Gonzales, recently participated in the First Annual Ascension Chamber Spring Sprint 5k.

May 3, 2018

Visiting the O Bar is not a typical visit to a doctor’s office. The prescription calls for health apps, wireless technology, and activity monitors – all to use in the comfort and privacy of one's own home.

Ochsner’s nationally recognized O Bar has redefined healthcare services around the patient, utilizing innovation and technology to enhance the patient experience.  

May 3, 2018

Baton Rouge General’s (BRG) Arts in Medicine program has helped more than 10,000 patients since 2012, but the artists and volunteers who facilitate the program are often surprised by how inspired and gratified they feel after the sessions. These unexpected emotions are captured in the program’s latest exhibit at the Manship Theatre, “A View Into Our World – An Artist’s Way.”

May 3, 2018

Youngsville, La., native John Dunbar was selected as the Acadian Ambulance Capital District regional EMT of the Year, and was a finalist for the overall Louisiana/Mississippi honor. The region spans West and East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, East Feliciana, Ascension, and Livingston parishes.

May 3, 2018

Morgan City, La., native Justin Crochet was selected as Acadian Ambulance Capital District regional Paramedic of the Year, and was a finalist for the overall Louisiana/Mississippi honor. The region spans West and East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, East Feliciana, Ascension, and Livingston parishes. Crochet has been with Acadian for six years. He is a graduate of Morgan City High School.