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WebThree weeks after broad opposition scuttled the $2.5 billion deal to sell Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health, two state lawmakers are …

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COVID cases and hospitalizations double in Louisiana

WebA pharmacist injects a patient with a booster dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Lawrence, Mass., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. …

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Survey links religious practice to life satisfaction

WebEarlier studies have shown that religion could help young people struggling with mental health issues, but also that being involved in a congregation could influence …

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Louisiana COVID numbers: Data on cases, deaths, …

WebThe Louisiana Dept. of Health reported 882 more coronavirus cases, 18 more deaths and 15 fewer hospitalizations in its daily noon update Wednesday. Coronavirus in …

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Louisiana startup Nest Health to provide in-home care

WebBut a new startup in New Orleans is aiming to bring care back into the home for families like the one Fletcher-Chairs saw that Friday. Dr. Rebekah Gee, Founder and …

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Sponsored: Ochsner and Xavier to open new medical …

Web“Xavier is an incredible university that has a long history of excellence in our community,” said Dr. Leonardo Seoane, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic …

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Only 1 Louisiana hospital to offer sickle cell gene therapy …

WebThe high cost of gene editing has raised alarm over who will pay for the therapies. If just 1% of Louisiana's pediatric sickle cell population was approved for the …

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LA gives Mandeville psychiatric hospital second chance

WebThe Louisiana Department of Health and a Mandeville psychiatric hospital have agreed on standards the hospital will have to meet in order to keep operating, a …

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Louisiana's state health officer Dr. Joe Kanter steps down

WebBefore being appointed state health officer in 2021, Kanter served as assistant state health officer in 2019 under the leadership of health secretary, and …

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Honors for Xavier University, top growth companies

WebBaton Rouge Community College, Louisiana Department of Education, LSU Health New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana all won honors at the 2023 …

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Baton Rouge social worker combating ageism and loneliness

WebGina Rossi, a licensed clinical social worker, frequently presents on topics including midlife and older adult mental health, caregiving, family estrangement and …

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What Florida’s 6-week abortion ban means for Louisiana Health …

WebIn 2021, 380 Louisiana residents traveled to Florida to terminate their pregnancies, according to the Agency for Health Care Administration. In 2022, when the …

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Jeff Landry bid to rewrite constitution clears first hurdle Local

WebGov. Jeff Landry’s effort to gain greater control over state taxes and spending by rewriting the state constitution won approval Wednesday in the first step of the …

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Ralph Abraham will be Louisiana's next health secretary Local

WebRalph Abraham, a doctor and former U.S. congressman who faced accusations during the 2019 governor's race that he had overprescribed opioids, will be …

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New Orleans author, nurse indicted for health care fraud Courts

WebA New Orleans nurse who authored a series of children's books was indicted by federal authorities Thursday on six counts of health care fraud. According to …

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Mandeville psychiatric hospital cited for 3rd time in a year Health

WebFor the third time in a year, federal regulators have warned Northlake Behavioral Health System, a psychiatric hospital in Mandeville, that it has placed its …

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'Third world medicine': inside a troubled north La. hospital Health

WebA litany of problems at the facility were detailed in over 30 pages of federal inspection reports compiled in December by state health officials working on behalf of …

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Health department threatens hospital's Medicare access Health …

WebFor a hospital like Northlake, which predominantly treats poorer patients who rely on federally subsidized health care, losing that ability could force the hospital’s …

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Louisiana's 170-year-old mental hospital is 'quickly deteriorating

WebThe main building at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, Louisiana, dates back to 1848, when it opened as the first state-operated mental health …

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Top Workplace: Ochsner Health remains industry leader by …

WebWith a vision to inspire healthier lives and stronger communities, Ochsner Health is focused on creating a workforce culture that leads with purpose. This starts …

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Blue Cross of Louisiana sale to Elevance is off. Here's why.

WebIt was the biggest health care deal in Louisiana history. This is how it fell apart. The $2.5 billion Blue Cross-Elevance deal was rocked by a week of opposition. …

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Federal reports show serious problems at Mandeville hospital

WebFederal reports describe dire conditions at psychiatric hospital in Mandeville Northlake Behavioral Health lost accreditation because it did not safely store medication, …

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Rory McIlroy, Xander Shauffele headline 2024 Zurich Classic

WebThe field for the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans will feature nine of the top 30 players in the world, including No. 2 Rory McIlroy and No. 3 Xander Schauffele. …

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Ryan Seacrest to build studio at Children's New Orleans Health …

WebRyan Seacrest speaks on stage during the iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Forum on Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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

WebThe health care landscape has been fraught in Louisiana for a long time. Our state is sicker and has a lower average life expectancy than most states.. But in …

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