The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is empowering families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to make healthier food choices with today’s implementation of Louisiana’s SNAP Food Restriction Waiver. Approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on August 4, 2025, the two-year pilot initiative removes soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy from the list of items eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.
February 12, 2026
FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital hosted the Krewe of Comogo and Krewe of Artemis on Wednesday for a special Mardi Gras parade featuring festive floats, allowing hospitalized children to celebrate the season. Local police and sheriff departments from Iberville, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge and surrounding areas participated.
February 12, 2026
By:Anna Claire Vollers-February 11, 2026 Louisiana Illuminator
More than half of working-age adults get their health insurance through an employer, but in many states premium contributions and deductibles take a significant bite out of household incomes.
A new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund, a research nonprofit focused on health care, found that in 2024, premium contributions and deductibles for family plans totaled 10% or more of the median household income in 19 states. The calculation did not include copayments.
February 12, 2026
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is celebrating American Heart Month this February by creating awareness of cardiovascular disease prevalence and prevention. CIS is offering free cardiovascular screenings at various locations throughout the month to aid in early detection.
CIS in Prairieville, located at 37292 Market Place Dr., Suite A, in Prairieville is hosting free EKG and blood pressure screenings on Feb. 13 from 2-4 p.m.
February 12, 2026
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in partnership with The Alliance’s CYA360 are hosting entrepreneur and global Business Leader Jeff Hoffman to speak at FranU about “Designing Your Future” for a community-wide event on April 9.
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