November 18, 2021

In light of increasing cases in other parts of the country and the opportunity for families to increase their protection ahead of the holidays, LDH now recommends COVID-19 booster shots for all fully-vaccinated Louisianans ages 18 and older. A person is considered fully vaccinated if they have received two doses of the Pfizer (Comirnaty) or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

November 12, 2021

For the fifth consecutive year, Louisiana Healthcare Connections has been named Outstanding Employer of the Year by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation. The annual Nightingale Award recognizes a Louisiana company that supports nurses and fosters professional growth, achievement, and innovation in the nursing profession.

November 12, 2021

Ochsner Baton Rouge announced the opening of its pediatric super-clinic inside Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove. 

November 12, 2021

Baton Rouge General (BRG) announced that 100 percent of its family medicine and internal medicine residents passed their board certifications exams on their first attempt for the 2021 academic year, overcoming challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 4, 2021

Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group announced its 2021-2022 Workforce Development Cohort. The initiative introduces post-undergraduate level students to the healthcare industry through two separate tracks—administrative and pre-clinical. 

Participants selected for the pre-clinical track are seeking their pre-med degree, nurse practitioner certification, or their physician assistant’s certification. The administrative track is for those currently enrolled in an MBA or MHA program.