Woman’s Hospital has been named one of Forbes Best Midsize Employers 2024. As one of three Louisiana companies listed, Woman’s is the only Louisiana hospital to earn this recognition.
“At Woman’s, we strive to create a positive work environment for all employees. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that our team feels valued and we’re honored to be recognized by them for this award,” said Woman’s Hospital president and CEO Rene Ragas.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will host its 2nd annual “Untie the Ribbons” educational event on March 9 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Southern University Museum of Art Culture and Heritage Center, 8320 G. Leon Netterville Drive in Baton Rouge. This year’s theme is “Weight No More” and will focus on the impact of obesity on breast and colorectal cancer in an effort to reduce mortality in African Americans.
Ochsner Health is joining nearly 80 of the world’s most recognized academic medical centers and health systems as a new member of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. For integrative medicine professionals and students, the Academic Consortium is the world’s most comprehensive community for advancing the practice of whole healthcare, with leading expertise in research, clinical care, education, and policy. Ochsner’s integrative oncology program at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans joins this community to further advance its holistic approach to cancer
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, a Medicaid health plan serving the Louisiana Department of Health and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced its sponsorship of the Baton Rouge Love Heals Free Clinic on Feb. 17 from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Louisiana Leadership Institute, 5763 Hooper Rd. in Baton Rouge.
A statement made Feb. 14 from Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple regarding Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s withdrawal of its Plan of Reorganization and the cancellation of the LDI hearing originally set to review the plan.
“Over the past year, Louisiana Department of Insurance staff have worked with BCBSLA and Elevance and listened to the concerns of ratepayers, providers, policymakers and physicians. We administered this process transparently, and I am proud of our team’s diligent work.
