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Inside the fight among Louisiana's major hospital systems and …

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 negotiations broke …

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Louisiana ranks dead last on health nationwide — a new initiative …

WebLouisiana Health Equity Center founder and President Alma Stewart speaks at the kickoff luncheon for the LA40BY2030 initiative at the East Baton Rouge Parish …

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Woman's Hospital opening inpatient mental health unit News

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

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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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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COVID on the rise in Baton Rouge; hospitalizations still low News

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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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 by his …

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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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Backlog of mental health patients in Louisiana clogs courts Baton

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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Elevance Health acquires Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana News

WebBlue Cross and Blue Shield Louisiana plans to join Elevance Health, formerly known as Anthem, in a acquisition set to close later this year, the two companies …

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Louisiana nurses share solutions to infant, maternal deaths

WebLouisiana should invest more in creative ways to deliver pregnancy care to women, including home visits for families with newborns, mobile units for prenatal care in …

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New mobile health unit to boost Baton Rouge nonprofit's work

WebNow, with a $50,000 grant awarded by Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, things will be even better for the people Metro Health Education serves. The nonprofit …

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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 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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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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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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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 Lady …

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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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Human Condition: A lesson in resilience on the ball court

WebIn a high school gymnasium, the bouncing basketballs filled the air as the teams went through their ritual warm-ups. Among the players was my 14-year-old …

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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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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-year-old …

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A Louisiana reader confronts tsundoku: Danny Heitman

WebThanks to the internet, which is always teaching me new things, I’ve learned a new word this month. It’s tsundoku, a Japanese term for the habit of piling up …

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Honors for Gerry Lane owner, top growth companies Business

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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Louisiana Supreme Court rules in favor of St. George Courts

WebDrivers on Siegen Lane approaching Airline Highway are greeted by billboards for and against the City of St. George the Friday before Election Day, October 11, 2019, …

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One dead, another injured in separate Baton Rouge shootings

WebTwo separate shootings left one person dead and another wounded Saturday morning in Baton Rouge, the Baton Rouge Police Department reported.

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St. Amant beats Ponchatoula to win another softball title High …

WebSt. Amant head coach Amy Pitre speaks with center fielder Makinzey Elisar (13) before Elisar bats against Central in a Division I regional playoff game, Wednesday, …

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Photos: Kite Fest Louisiane’ 2024 Baton Rouge theadvocate.com

WebMermaids, dragons, flags, and a giant octopus took to the skies in the form of kites, big and small, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, during the annual Kite Fest Louisiane’

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