May 22, 2025

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s clinical trials program has received a nearly $400,000 grant from the Gilead Foundation. This grant comes as Mary Bird Perkins has made gains in attracting local minority populations and underserved communities to take part in clinical trials.

May 22, 2025

Southeastern Louisiana University has partnered with North Oaks Health System through a sponsorship agreement to create the North Oaks Health System Academic and Athletic Complex. The project will include a major renovation and expansion enhancing its sports medicine, academic, and athletic facilities.

The project includes the complete renovation of the existing 27,890 square foot, two-story Dugas Center and the construction of a new 25,250 square foot, two-story addition located at the south end zone of Strawberry Stadium.  

May 22, 2025

Ochsner Health shared that its kidney transplant program, part of the Ochsner Transplant Institute, has been awarded ELITE Status within the credentialed Programs of Excellence transplant network by INTERLINK COE Networks & Programs.

May 22, 2025

As summer approaches, the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding families about the importance of water safety measures. Strong water safety practices can prevent drownings and serious water-related injuries, especially among children.

Recent data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that drowning remains the third leading cause of injury-related death for children ages one-14 in Louisiana, right after motor vehicle crashes and homicides. 

May 22, 2025

During National EMS Week, Save-A-Life Day focused on empowering the general public to learn and apply steps that can be taken to help save a life. 

In emergencies, bystanders are often the first to act. If someone is bleeding heavily, quick action can save their life before EMS arrives. The national Stop the Bleed initiative empowers the general public to learn a lifesaving skill.

Stopthebleed.org shares these tips that can help bystanders assist a victim: