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Louisiana ranks dead last on health nationwide — a new …

WEBA new initiative, spearheaded by the Louisiana Center for Health Equity, is hoping to identify and implement solutions that will help lift the state out of its trailing …

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COVID on the rise in Baton Rouge; hospitalizations still …

WEBCOVID cases in Baton Rouge on the rise, though hospitalizations remain low, LDH data shows. FILE - COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result are …

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Inside the fight among Louisiana's major hospital systems …

WEBA behind-the-scenes war between some of the state’s largest health systems could soon spill into public view at the State Capitol, after months of …

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Woman's Hospital opening inpatient mental health unit

WEBWoman's Hospital in Baton Rouge will add the state's first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women, the hospital announced Monday, …

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WEBThomas J. Wall. Published 04/06/2024. Thomas J. Wall, age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5th, 2024, at Englewood Hospital, with his loving family …

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Elevance-Blue Cross deal will set up $3 billion foundation …

WEBThe Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana headquarters building is seen Jan. 23, 2023 in Baton Rouge. The proposed sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of …

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Beau Passman Obituary (1988-2024)

WEBBeau Charles Passman was born February 2, 1988, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Charles Stanley Passman, Jr. and Robin Talbot Passman. He passed away …

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Dr. Lorraine Day Obituary (2024)

WEBBeloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Dr. Lorraine Day, age 71, born in Montreal, Canada, died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 21, 2024. She …

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Backlog of mental health patients in Louisiana clogs …

WEBLouisiana’s only forensic mental health facility is overcrowded and a backlog of people are waiting in jail for treatment, congesting the courts and jails. The problem …

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Want to improve Louisianan’s health

WEBLouisiana currently adheres to the federal minimum wage of $7.25, something the report says contributes to the state’s bad health outcomes by keeping …

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Ila Pittman Obituary (1930-2024)

WEBIla Pittman Obituary. Ila Breaux Pittman went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2024 at her daughter's house in Denham Springs. She was 93 years old and a …

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Six charged in federal health care fraud schemes totaling nearly …

WEBU.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana Brandon J. Fremin, left, makes an announcement regarding new charges against six individuals for health care …

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Maynard Carney Obituary (1940-2024)

WEBMaynard Elvis Carney, born October 14, 1940, passed away on the morning of April 24, 2024 after a lengthy battle with health issues. Even so, you were never …

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Tides Medical to add 40 jobs, invest over $1M in facilities

WEBThis Lafayette health care company to add 40 jobs, invest $1.5 million in facility upgrades. Lead Process Technician Denae Landry dissects a placenta Monday, …

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Louisiana has a new plan for mental health patients in jails Baton

WEBThe Center Building on the grounds of East Louisiana State Hospital is now part of the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems in Jackson. The Greek Revival …

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Dorothy LaBorde Obituary (1933

WEBA native and resident of Morganza, LA, Dorothy LeBlanc LaBorde passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Baton Rouge General surrounded by her two daughters. …

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'A huge plus for Lafayette': How LHC Group's deal with …

WEBThe move to stay in Lafayette, as it turned out, was the right one. LHC Group grew into a mammoth home health, hospice and personal care company at its sprawling …

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Editorial: West Monroe hospital’s travails a cautionary tale Our

WEBAs reported by Faimon Roberts and Emily Woodruff of this newspaper, Steward Health Care, which has operated the hospital since 2017, has left it with a host …

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Louisiana insurer Blue Cross to sell to Elevance Health Business

WEBTwo months after health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana tabled a plan to sell itself to one of the nation’s largest insurance companies, the …

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More inmates who need mental health treatment are in jails

WEBA growing number of people in Louisiana who are found incompetent to stand trial are caught in a backlog for mental health treatment — and many of them are being …

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Veteran hospital leader picked as new FMOLHS head Business

WEBEarl Gardner. A regional leader from the nation's largest Catholic hospital system has been selected as president and CEO of Franciscan Missionaries of Our …

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Five Wishes end-of-life plan includes comfort, spirituality Health

WEBAs in the document's name, there are "Five Wishes" to be completed by the individual, including 1) selection of a health care agent — one who is going to make the …

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Lafayette police suspend mental health training initiative News

WEBThe Lafayette Police Department has suspended its recently launched initiative to send specially trained officers to mental health-related calls. Police officials cited a …

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Blue Cross of Louisiana scraps plans to sell to Elevance Business

WEBFor the second time in less than a year, Baton Rouge-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has shelved its plans for a controversial $2.5 billion sale to …

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Could Lafayette emulate Sioux Falls mental health program News

WEBThe Link mental health triage center is located inside a city-owned property in downtown Sioux Falls, SD, July 16, 2023. The facade of The Link in downtown Sioux …

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Baton Rouge opening new 24-hour, 128-bed homeless shelter …

WEBAs part of a new push to address homelessness in Baton Rouge, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Tuesday that Baton Rouge will open a …

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Meet LPB's 7 Young Heroes for 2024 Entertainment/Life

WEBBeing born with health issues hasn't kept Anna Jusselin from raising more than $32,000 for the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Hunter Robertson saved a 4 …

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School board sued after Baton Rouge teacher accused of rape

WEBThe lawsuit says the school board "knew or should have known that [Butler] was capable of committing sexual assault and battery and prohibited sexual conduct …

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Around Ascension for April 24, 2024 Ascension theadvocate.com

WEBCrescent Park will feature a Wing Fest June 1 from noon to 9 p.m. with a band planned and the city's Fireworks on the River will fill the park from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 3.

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Baton Rouge area arts and cultural events for April 28

WEBTBR adds performance. Theatre Baton Rouge has added one more performance to its production run of "Steel Magnolias." The added performance will be …

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