October 21, 2021

Baton Rouge General (BRG) announced a new Bone Health Center, led by Angela Roy, PA-C. Certified by the National Osteoporosis Foundation as a fracture liaison specialist, Roy specializes in diagnosing and treating osteoporosis.

October 14, 2021

The Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic Foundation will host BROC, Rock & Wine on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel on Bluebonnet Blvd.

The event features more than 20 wine stations, and food from restaurants like Ruffino’s, Rouj Creole, Bistro Byronz, and Walk On’s.

Live music and silent and live auctions will be featured during the event, which is raising funds to support the BROC Foundation’s Athletic Training Outreach program for youth sports.

October 14, 2021

Ochsner Health announced that the American Medical Association (AMA) has recognized the system as one of 44 healthcare organizations in the 2021 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. This distinction is given to health systems that have demonstrated commitment to preserving the well-being of their healthcare team members by engaging in proven efforts to combat work-related stress and burnout.

October 14, 2021

The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) are recognizing 16 hospitals that have achieved new designations for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for persons giving birth.

October 7, 2021

Louisiana Healthcare Connections has granted 10 providers across the state with funding for making their facilities more accessible to patients with disabilities.