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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 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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Louisiana legislature to vote on law that protects patients from

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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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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Depression on the rise in Louisiana, CDC says wwltv.com

WEBIn Louisiana, the number of people suffering with the illness is on the rise, but there is help. CDC numbers show Louisiana had the second biggest rate jump in …

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Racial disparities in Louisiana's COVID-19 death rate reflect …

WEBUpdated:11:03 AM CDT April 7, 2020. NEW ORLEANS — Black people in Louisiana make up 70% of the deaths in all known coronavirus patients in the state, while only …

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Tulane healing program supports military veterans and first …

WEBIf you get here, you're going to get the best care you've had, I promise you that,” insisted Peele. The program is open to military veterans and first responders …

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Doctors are rethinking possible links between breast cancer and …

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

WEBSurveillance video shows the moment a high-speed police chase ended in a crash along the edge of the. Watch on. The LDH said the current deputy secretary, Dr. …

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Eye on Health Damar Hamlin's heart health advocacy

WEBEye on Health takes a look at the health stories that make news during the week. This week we look at Damar Hamlin's heart health advocacy and more. …

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Louisiana Department of Health confirms New Orleans-area …

WEBAccording to the CDC, the symptoms of measles generally appear about seven to 14 days after a person is infected. Measles typically begins with high fever, …

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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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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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Bad review leaves Northshore mental hospital in trouble with …

WEBSeven months ago, Meridian Behavioral Health Systems entered into an agreement with the state to operate the old Southeast Louisiana Hospital in Mandeville, …

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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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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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Center becomes first to offer early diagnosis and treatment for …

WEBNow, the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the first places to offer a state-of-the-art early diagnosis, and treatment, combined. Anne Eckert comes …

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says treatments have …

WEBFILE - House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. arrives for a news conference at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield cancels plan to sell to Elevance Health

WEBUpdated:4:23 PM CST February 14, 2024. BATON ROUGE, La. — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has shelved for a second time its controversial plan …

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What was OJ Simpson's cause of death

WEBLaVergne acknowledged that Simpson died without paying the families of Simpson’s slain ex-wife and Goldman the bulk of a $33.5 million judgment they were …

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Background, age of Landry appointee draws attention

WEBHe said Landry’s decision to appoint Sheahan to head up the LDWF is mystifying, considering her age, lack of relevant experience, and the fact that she is from …

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