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REMINDER: Open enrollment for health insurance coverage …

WEBInsurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is reminding Louisiana residents that open enrollment for health insurance coverage begins November 1, 2023, and runs …

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COVID-19: State update

WEBAs of June 20, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 4,461 and there has been 2 new deaths, according to the Louisiana …

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Researchers explain newest mutation of COVID-19 virus, how to …

WEBThe EVT Viral Genomics and Sequencing Lab at LSU Health Shreveport says it is the first in the state to sequence and report that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, …

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LDH updates protocols with CDC's new guidance on isolation and

WEBLDH updates their new guidelines as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the recommended isolation and quarantine periods for …

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Lafayette General Health completes merger with Ochsner Health

WEBLafayette General says the merger includes an investment of nearly half a billion dollars from Ochsner over the next 10 years. "Our vision is to truly improve the …

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Announces New, Accelerated …

WEBUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) is offering a 15-month, accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, effective May 2024.

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Calcasieu Parish gives update on COVID-19 response and …

WEBIn a press conference on Friday, officials including Regional Medical Director Lacey Cavanaugh say they encouraging the community to stay patient as vaccinations …

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Shaping the brains for a new generation

WEBWinters says it is all to help shape the brains of the new generation, so they have the best shot at a great life. “That's the whole idea behind the program, it's for early …

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LDH releases business plan for FY22

WEBTtitled Together: Building a Stronger LDH and a Healthier Louisiana the plan has been released for the state's fiscal year (FY) 2022. The new business plan identifies …

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Xavier and Ochsner team up to open medical school

WEBXavier University of Louisiana (Xavier) and Ochsner Health (Ochsner) today announced an agreement to establish a joint College of Medicine. According to a …

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American Rescue Plan Money in Louisiana: Here's the breakdown

WEBHere's the breakdown for the nation: Louisiana is slated to receive $3,011,136,886.60. Louisiana's "non-entitlement units or local government" programs …

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Governor-Elect Jeff Landry Announces Appointments

WEBGovernor-elect Jeff Landry announced appointments to the Louisiana Department of Health, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and the Department of …

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OGHS Foundation offering scholarships for students

WEBThe Opelousas General Health System Foundation has begun accepting scholarship applications for St. Landry Parish students pursing higher education degrees …

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Ochsner family medicine clinic opens in Crowley

WEBOchsner Lafayette General has announced the opening of a new family medicine clinic in Crowley. The clinic is located at 1325 Wright Ave, Suite H. The center, …

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New psychiatric outpatient facility opens in Lafayette

WEBLAFAYETTE, La. — Compass Behavioral Center is a new state of the art, 7,600 sq ft psychiatric outpatient facility. Recently opened in Lafayette, the mental …

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Local woman battling colon cancer urges others to get screened

WEBA patient's plea: Local woman battling Stage IV colon cancer urges others to get screened. LAFAYETTE, La. — 49-year-old Margarita Perez never thought she'd see …

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OGHS plans 17th Annual Community Health Fair

WEBOPELOUSAS, La. — Spring into the new season this weekend with Opelousas General Health System. The healthcare facility's 17th Annual Community …

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We're Open: Nerve Health Institute

WEBCrowley native Dr. Chris Cormier founded Lafayette’s Nerve Health Institute, and he will quickly tell you that the very body you call your own—can handle a lot of …

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Celine Dion says a return to the stage is unclear amid health battle

WEBCeline Dion is getting more candid about her health journey with stiff person syndrome. The singer has previously shared her hopes for performing again and living …

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