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WebHere are the current boil advisories that are in effect. Local News. Louisiana Department of Health claims crawfish boils can be good for you. "Crawfish are high protein, low fat and …

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Louisiana now paying $100 to get first doses of COVID-19 …

WebUpdated: 10:14 AM CDT October 1, 2021. NEW ORLEANS — People who get their first COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana can now get $100, at certain vaccination locations for a …

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How to re-enroll with Louisiana Medicaid now that COVID …

WebIn March 2020 when the pandemic hit, Medicaid recipients no longer had to requalify their income and re-enroll every year, as they normally did. But now that the …

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Louisiana flu cases among the worst in U.S., CDC says

WebHealth. Louisiana flu cases among the worst in U.S., CDC says. Latest data shows Louisiana and South Carolina with the nation's highest number of reported flu …

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Flu cases are spiking in Louisiana. Here’s what to do.

WebIt shows about 14% of people who sought emergency medical care in Louisiana during the week ending on December 23rd did so because of a flu-like illness. …

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$100 million investment Ochsner to open 15 health …

WebOver the next three years, 15 community health centers will be opened in areas in Louisiana underserved, healthcare wise, tailoring each clinic to the needs of the …

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Doctors are rethinking possible links between breast …

WebIn fact, this year the FDA reported even though more than 85% of women 45 and older report menopausal symptoms, only 10.5% are currently replacing hormones …

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Louisiana legislature to vote on law that protects patients …

WebUpdated:6:08 PM CDT May 21, 2020. NEW ORLEANS — Lawmakers could finally ban the maddening practice of surprise medical billing in Louisiana, but not without a fight from …

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Health and Wellness Day at Joe Brown Recreation Center

WebNEW ORLEANS — Local health leaders and the community came together Saturday for Health and Wellness Day at Joe Brown Recreation Center. This comes …

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What reclassifying marijuana could mean for legality wwltv.com

WebThe DEA is reportedly planning to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. This would open the door for the FDA to approve marijuana as a prescription drug.

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Jazz Fest booms business for local live music bar wwltv.com

WebNEW ORLEANS — As festival goers get ready to fill the New Orleans fairgrounds for weekend two of Jazz Fest, Jesse Paige, down at the Blue Nile on …

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Flu Ready NOLA encourages locals to get flu shot of ahead of …

WebAccording to the Louisiana Department of Health, 20 children have died from the flu across the U.S. One was in Louisiana. Now local doctors are joining a video …

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Community health center gives kids free dental care wwltv.com

WebNEW ORLEANS — Over 100 children received free dental care Saturday, as part of DePaul Community Health Center's initiative to keep kids healthy in the community.

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N.O. Archdiocese is target of child sex trafficking investigation

WebThe state trooper who obtained the warrant released Tuesday was the same one who arrested 92-year-old retired priest Lawrence Hecker – an acknowledged serial …

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Louisiana’s top health officer, Joe Kanter, is stepping down

WebDr. Joe Kanter will step aside as the department’s top health official LDH announced Monday. Dr. Kanter has been the chief medical officer at LDH since fall 2020 …

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$2.5M worth of cocaine seized in Laplace, Louisiana wwltv.com

WebST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. — A mountain of cocaine was taken off the street. The St. John Sheriff’s Deputies and federal Drug Enforcement Agents raided …

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Afternoon storms could bring chance of severe weather, street …

WebThe earliest rain could start by late morning around 9 or 10 a.m., but the bulk of the rain will likely roll through from roughly 11 a.m. to 4 p.m

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'Go get checked' Austin Badon cancer free after catching prostate

WebThe oysters are saltier. The snowballs are sweeter. The kisses are more loving,” Austin said. And his diagnosis now is cancer free. About one in eight men in the …

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Slidell teacher accused of sending sexual photos, texts and buying

WebSLIDELL, La. — A Slidell High School teacher was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly sending inappropriate photos, and text messages, and buying …

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LSU's star gymnast Haleigh Bryant returns for final season in 2025

WebBATON ROUGE, La. — LSU's gymnastics star player and top senior in the nation, Haleigh Bryant, has decided to stay with the Tigers for another year. Bryant will …

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Palestinian protester encampment forced Tulane campus closure

WebThe protester encampment on the St. Charles Avenue campus lawn forced the university to close three campus buildings in the area and move classes to remote …

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Louisiana police officers shot during standoff with suspect

WebKENNER, La. — Three Kenner police officers were wounded after a man shot them Sunday morning during a standoff which eventually ended with the suspected …

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New Orleans Man shot at, run over after confronting car burglars

WebNEW ORLEANS — A man who was confronting apparent burglars trying to break into cars was shot at and then run over by a car that was following and aiding the …

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