Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has announced that it has launched a $10 million-plus adaptive radiation therapy program that utilizes the novel, innovative Elekta Unity treatment system. The Cancer Center is the first and only organization in Louisiana with this level of precision medicine technology.
December 6, 2023
In a strategic move to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality for independent medical practices in Louisiana, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is joining forces with the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS).
December 6, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced an 11 percent decline in new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses over the past five years.
LDH reports a decrease in new HIV cases from 964 diagnosed with HIV in 2018 to 860 diagnosed in 2022. As of June 2023, the number of individuals living with HIV in Louisiana stands at 22,920.
December 6, 2023
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 8% of medical students and 5% of physicians are Black and African American. In an effort to address this disparity, the American Heart Association has announced that two local students from Southern University have been selected to participate in the Association’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholars program.
December 6, 2023
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is celebrating five years of providing cardiovascular care in Prairieville at 37292 Market Place Drive, Suite A.
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