May 14, 2026

FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake joined with LSU Health School of Medicine Baton Rouge Campus on May 7 to host Quality and Research Day, an annual research fair and opportunity for LSU medical students and FMOL Health residents and fellows to present their academic research and findings. 

May 14, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has released the 2025 letter grades for community water systems across the state, offering a look at the quality and performance of more than 900 systems serving Louisiana residents.

This annual report card, mandated by the Community Drinking Water Accountability Rule (Act 98 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session), provides residents with clear, accessible information about the systems that deliver their drinking water.

May 7, 2026

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will host Live Well Baton Rouge on May 16 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2250 Main Street in Baton Rouge).

The event is part of the Cancer Center’s Prevention on the Go (POGO) program, which provides free early detection and education services across Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Local residents are invited to take advantage of four different types of cancer screenings, including breast, prostate, colorectal, and skin cancer. Blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose checks will also be available.

May 7, 2026

The Ochsner Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute team will provide no-cost sports physicals on May 16 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. The event is open to all student-athletes in grades 6 through 12, regardless of school affiliation. Physicals will take place at the Ochsner Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Elite Training Complex - Burbank, located at 5444 Burbank Dr.

May 7, 2026

As Louisiana families celebrate Mother’s Day and recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is spotlighting the importance of maternal mental health and the progress being made to improve care for moms before, during, and after pregnancy.

Motherhood is one of life’s most meaningful experiences, but it can also bring stress, anxiety, and depression. Louisiana continues to face longstanding challenges in maternal health outcomes, making access to comprehensive, coordinated care more important than ever.