Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a gift of $5 million in seed funding to support the creation of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), a newly established medical school in New Orleans founded by Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health.
August 22, 2024
A fall health summit focused on navigating health equity and access in Louisiana through technology will be held Oct. 22-23. Early bird registration is now underway.
August 22, 2024
With the observance of World Breastfeeding Week in August, Louisiana Healthcare Connections underscores its commitment to reducing healthcare inequities with several key initiatives to improve the well-being of mothers and children, including breastfeeding support.
August 22, 2024
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced that medical oncologist Andrew Gahagan, MD, has joined Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s medical staff, serving Baton Rouge and the surrounding area.
Gahagan obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2014. He earned a medical degree at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2018 and gained board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2021.
August 22, 2024
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will host its inaugural “Barbershop Bash” event on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Webb’s Barbershop (401 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive) in Baton Rouge. This no-cost community screening event will offer educational resources on prevention and early detection as well as screenings for prostate and colorectal cancer. There will also be free food, music, and activities for children.
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