February 1, 2024

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is celebrating American Heart Month this February by creating awareness of cardiovascular disease prevalence and prevention. CIS is offering free cardiovascular screenings at various locations throughout the month to aid in early detection.

February 1, 2024

Louisiana Healthcare Connections wants to take the month of February to remind everyone to get screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

STIs can lead to long-term health consequences like infertility, increased risk of HIV transmission, and, with syphilis, serious illness and even death in infants.

January 25, 2024

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced its expansion into new regions of the state through a strategic alliance with MD Clinics—a cancer care provider with locations spanning central and north Louisiana. The integration, beginning in April 2024, will be reflected with all MD Clinics locations becoming Mary Bird Perkins locations, significantly expanding the Cancer Center’s footprint across Louisiana.

January 25, 2024

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 41st open house on Feb. 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at LSU Vet Med on Skip Bertman Dr. This event is free and open to the public.

January 25, 2024

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is using FDA-cleared Auryon XL Radial Access Catheter by Angiodynamics, Inc., to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), or blockages in the legs. The first procedure was performed by CIS interventional cardiologist, Ankur Lodha, MD, at the CIS office-based lab in Lafayette.