June 25, 2026

Ochsner Children’s is entering a new phase of growth in its pediatric cardiology and heart surgery program, marked by the addition of specialized physicians across cardiac surgery, cardiology, and intensive care.  

June 25, 2026

Applications are now open for two new funding opportunities through the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability: the Capital Improvement Program and the Telehealth Infrastructure Program.

Funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, these initiatives are designed to help rural healthcare providers modernize facilities, strengthen technology infrastructure, and enhance health care delivery in underserved communities across the state.

June 18, 2026

Families in Louisiana will soon receive expanded bereavement care following infant loss under a new law recently passed by the state Legislature thanks to the advocacy of a St. Tammany Health System nurse navigator.

June 18, 2026

This Father’s Day, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is encouraging fathers and men across Louisiana to make their health a priority by getting screened for colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer screenings should begin at age 45 for most adults, even for those without symptoms or a family history. The CDC also notes that colorectal cancer incidence rates are significantly higher in men than in women.

June 11, 2026

FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake is advancing plans for the future home of the Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, a multi-million-dollar investment that will expand access to advanced cancer care.

“This investment represents a defining moment for cancer care in our region,” said E.J. Kuiper, president and CEO of FMOL Health. “We are building more than a facility. We are creating a place of hope, healing and innovation where patients and families can access advanced, compassionate cancer care close to home.”