June 5, 2025

During hurricane season, it's important for pet owners to be prepared for potential emergencies. When faced with the need to evacuate, ensuring the safety and well-being of pets should be a top priority. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine to help pet owners prepare for an evacuation.

May 29, 2025

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced DeAnna Pastorchik as the new program manager for the Cancer Center’s Gonzales location.

Pastorchik had previously served as practice manager at Mary Bird Perkins’ Baton Rouge General location. Before arriving at Mary Bird Perkins, she worked at the American Oncology Network as their regional revenue cycle manager, overseeing the company’s regional revenue operations across 11 states.

In her role as program manager, Pastorchik oversees the strategic and operational aspects of the Cancer Center’s Gonzales operations.

May 29, 2025

Manning Family Children’s has been recognized among Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025, earning recognition consecutively since the program’s inception. This ranking award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.

“It is an honor to again be part of Newsweek’s American’s Best Children’s Hospital’s ranking program, and to see our extraordinary team’s hard work recognized,” said Lucio A. Fragoso, president and chief executive officer for Manning Family Children’s.

May 29, 2025

Researchers at Tulane University have created a subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

The study, published in Nature Communications, illuminated the genetic mechanisms that cause the loss of brain cells that allow the disease to progress and identified a key protein as a potential target for treatment.

May 29, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Health is officially launching Project M.O.M. (Maternal Overdose Mortality) with the announcement of the project’s director, website, and patient journey map designed to introduce participating hospitals, providers, and other stakeholders to this initiative. Project M.O.M. aims to reverse the current crisis of accidental opioid overdose as the primary cause of maternal mortality in Louisiana.