April 19, 2018

The Louisiana Office of Public Health (LOPH) has confirmed the first case of measles in the State this year in a visitor from Europe. The individual visited New Orleans for a public event while infectious (from April 5 through April 8). LOPH has worked extensively with healthcare providers and the City of New Orleans to notify individuals who may have been exposed and to make recommendations concerning vaccination and other measures for susceptible contacts.

April 19, 2018

Baton Rouge General (BRG) and the Capital Area American Heart Association (AHA) donated new playground equipment to students at Bernard Terrace Elementary School. The “Recess Reboot” included 500 water bottles, 100 jump ropes, 100 basketballs, some playground balls, and a $200 gift card to U.S. Games for additional supplies.

April 19, 2018

Louisiana First lady Donna Edwards joined United Health Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation  to award 16 grants totaling $40,000 to Louisiana schools and youth organizations.

April 19, 2018

Tim Barrett, CPA, CEO of Radiology Associates, LLC, is the secretary/parliamentarian of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term. The RBMA Board of Directors met and elected its new officers for 2018-2019 at PaRADigm, their annual conference held in San Diego this spring.

April 12, 2018

Tim Barrett, CPA, and CEO of Radiology Associates, L.L.C., was presented with a Special Recognition Award during Radiology Business Management Association’s annual PaRADigm conference in San Diego.

Each year at its annual conference, RBMA’s president is afforded the opportunity to bestow an award on a deserving RBMA member for his or her service to the organization, colleagues, and profession.