April 18, 2024

For his outstanding contributions to public health in Louisiana, Richard “Dick” Dalton, MD, was awarded the esteemed 2024 Founders Award by the Louisiana Public Health Association (LPHA) at their recent annual meeting awards luncheon. As senior medical director for Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Dalton’s dedication to improving mental health, particularly in children and adolescents, has left an indelible mark on the state's healthcare landscape.

April 18, 2024

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) are recognizing 32 hospitals that have achieved Louisiana Birth Ready or Birth Ready+ Designation for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for women giving birth. 

April 18, 2024

Lace up your sneakers, grab your bikes and throw on your brightest, bedazzled pink bras for Krewe de Pink’s 8th Annual Pink Bra Run, benefiting Tulane Cancer Center’s Breast Cancer Research Program.

April 11, 2024

Bringing physicians from around the world together for a comprehensive review of cardiovascular medicine, the 25th annual New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) accredited conference will take place May 28-31 at The Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way in New Orleans. New this year is a special 25th silver anniversary celebration for participants on Wednesday evening at the Orpheum Theater.

April 11, 2024

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University will launch Wolfpack: Health Fellows Academy, a three-year pilot project to engage 120 students with intensive, immersive educational experiences leading to heightened awareness of healthcare careers, personal wellness, and community health beginning Summer 2024 thanks to the BCBSLA Foundation funding of $110,000.