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Live Well Baton Rouge Offering Free Cancer Screenings
Ochsner Offering No-cost Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Louisiana Healthcare Connections Highlights Maternal and Mental Health this Mother's Day
War Does Not Make America Healthy, Again
FDA Releases Results from Largest-Ever Testing of Infant Formula in the U.S.
 FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Plants Pinwheels to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Louisiana Healthcare Connections Offering $100,000 in Community Health Grant Funds
Louisiana Anticipates 1115 Prison Reentry Demonstration Waiver Approval after Aligning with New Federal Requirements
January 25, 2024
CIS is Using Auryon XL Radial Access Cat...

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is using FDA-cleared Auryon XL Radial Access Catheter by Angiodynamics, Inc., to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), or blockages in the legs. The first procedure was performed by CIS interventional cardiologist, Ankur Lodha, MD, at the CIS office-based lab in Lafayette. 

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January 25, 2024
LA Health Connections Offers Help to Qui...

A recent survey from Forbes Health confirms that quitting smoking remains in the top ten of New Year’s resolutions for 2024. Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable diseases, impacting both physical and mental health. Recognizing the importance of addressing this public health concern, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, a Medicaid health plan serving the Louisiana Department of Health and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is dedicated to assisting members in their quest to quit smoking and promoting overall well-being.

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January 25, 2024
Ochsner Health Named One of America’s Gr...

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, a market data research firm, named Ochsner Health one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. This is the second consecutive year Ochsner Health has received this recognition.

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January 25, 2024
CareSouth’s Matthew Valliere is New Hear...

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the Greater Baton Rouge area and Matthew Valliere, CEO of CareSouth Medical and Dental, is working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association to change that. Valliere will serve as chairperson for the 2024 Capital Area Heart Walk and lead this community event focused on engaging local companies, corporations, and their employees to join the fight against heart disease and stroke. 

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January 18, 2024
Ochsner Eat Fit Challenges Louisianans t...

While celebrating Mardi Gras in Louisiana with parties and celebratory drinks may be fun— the increase in alcohol consumption during this time can take a toll on personal health. To encourage Louisianians to take a break from alcohol and prioritize healthy habits, Ochsner Eat Fit is kicking off its ninth annual Alcohol Free For 40 Challenge on Feb. 15, the Thursday after Mardi Gras.

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