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Bills to concerning mental health in public schools advance from …

WebTwo bills related to mental health on school campuses advance from Senate Education. Lake Charles Senator Mark Abraham’s bill allows public schools to employ or …

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LDH progress report shows great strides in the 2023 health goals

WebAnother goal that made great strides this year, is increasing access to behavioral health. With the launch of the 9-8-8 nationwide suicide and mental crisis …

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LDH launches a new dashboard to track trends in respiratory virus

WebLouisianans can now track COVID-19, flu, and RSV cases through a new respiratory virus dashboard that can be found at the state department of health’s …

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Bill to create the Louisiana Office of Women’s Health passes

WebA bill to create an Office of Women’s Health in Louisiana is on its way to the Governor’s Desk. Senate Bill 116 would create the office to lead and coordinate efforts …

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Lawmakers question state health officials about adverse reactions …

WebLawmakers questioned health officials about adverse reactions to the COVID vaccine that have been reported to the state during a Health and Welfare committee …

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LDH launches new 988 suicide and prevention helpline website …

WebThe Louisiana Department of Health is launching a new website and social media marketing campaign to promote their 988 suicide and crisis prevention helpline. …

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6,000 nursing positions are available as Louisiana faces nurse …

WebThe National Guard / CC. The governor’s office says the most job openings in Louisiana right now are for nurses with over 6,000 positions available on the Louisiana …

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Report: Louisiana ranks last in new health report, 50% increase in …

WebUnited Health Foundation Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ravi Johar says Louisiana has a high premature death rate. “An 18% increase and one of the biggest …

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Own your own health challenge is underway

WebThe Own Your Own Health 13-week wellness challenge gets started today. The state health department organizes the competition which allows a group of people …

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New law requires health insurance to pay fertility preservation for

WebThe governor has signed legislation requiring private health insurance to cover the cost of fertility preservation for those undergoing medical treatments for cancer …

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana sale to Elevance Health is off

WebFeb 14, 2024 | 5:27 AM. A two-day public hearing on the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health of Indiana has been canceled as the Louisiana …

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LDH launches awareness campaign for 988 suicide and crisis helpline

WebMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Louisiana Department of Health is promoting the use of 988, a 24/7 suicide and crisis call line. Karen Stubbs, …

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Louisiana ranks as the nation’s most-stressed state, says new survey

WebWell, you aren’t alone. April is Stress Awareness Month and a survey by personal finance website Wallethub.com has ranked Louisiana as the nation’s most …

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LSU Health Shreveport unveils new $79 million Center for Medical

Web“LSU Health and Ochsner Health System donated about 16 point five million and then just the community stepped up and there were large donations.” An important …

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Thibodaux Regional Health System celebrates expansion of cancer …

WebThibodaux Regional Health System celebrates the grand opening of its 80,000 square foot facility to provide advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment. Lt …

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Kanter resigns as state health officer louisianaradionetwork.com

WebState Health Officer Dr Joe Kanter who led the state through the COVID pandemic has resigned. When Louisiana was among the first state’s hardest hit with …

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West Monroe’s Glenwood Regional Medical Center to be sold

WebSteward Health Care has announced its selling Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Steward has filed for bankruptcy and is looking to sell several of …

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Dr. Kanter says he plans to reflect on pandemic before his next

WebKanter remains on staff at University Medical Center and is a faculty member at LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane School of Medicine. Kanter, who grew up in …

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Willis Knighton Health celebrates its centennial with new name …

WebWillis Knighton Health System is celebrating its 100 th birthday and marking the occasion with a new name, image, and renewed commitment to northwest Louisiana. …

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Dr. David Guzick takes over as chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport

WebDr. David Guzick, a physician recognized by the National Academy of Medicine, begins his new job as Chancellor for LSU Health Shreveport today. Guzick …

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LSU Health Shreveport to study the effects of B-52 missions

WebLSU Health Shreveport is joining forces with the Air Force to study the physical and cognitive effects of lengthy flights on B-52 aircrew members. Director of the …

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LSU Health New Orleans study reveals the economic burden from …

WebAn LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine study indicates a huge financial loss from treating gun violence patients. Firearm injuries cost its Level One …

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