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DeAnna Pastorchik Named Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Gonzales Program Manager
Manning Family Children’s Recognized by Newsweek
New Brain Mapping Technique Sheds Light on Alzheimer’s Development
LDH Launches Project M.O.M. with New Director
 Louisiana Legislature Looking to Implement Changes in Accordance with Guidelines Developed by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Receives $400K to Expand Clinical Trials Program
Southeastern Dugas Center to Undergo Renovation, Expansion
Ochsner Transplant Institute’s Kidney Program Achieves ELITE Status
May 14, 2025
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Frankli...

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Franklin Medical Center have entered into a new partnership to enhance cancer care in the Winnsboro region.

Oncology and hematology services will continue to be offered at Mary Bird Perkins’ clinic on the campus of Franklin Medical Center. Manish Dhawan, MD, will provide medical oncology and hematology services, supported by oncology nurses with years of service to the Winnsboro community, with the support of Mary Bird Perkins’ multidisciplinary team and resources. Dhawan has served on the medical staff of the hospital for over five years.

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May 14, 2025
Ten FMOLHS Nurses Named to LSNA’s ‘40 Un...

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System announced the selection of 10 nursing professionals to the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) 2025 “40 Under 40” list.

“Each of these team members represents the very best of what it means to be a nurse,” said Nicole Telhiard, DNP, CPN, NE-BC, interim chief nursing officer at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System.

Honorees from FMOLHS and Our Lady of the Lake Health in Baton Rouge include: 

-Amy Booth, MSN, RN, CEN, SCRN, stroke program manager 

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May 8, 2025
Whooping Cough Cases Remain High Across...

Mirroring national trends, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting an increase in whooping cough (pertussis) cases that could result in a record high for 2025. The Department has identified 164 cases in the first four months of 2025. In comparison, Louisiana had a total of 153 cases in 2024.

Whooping cough is a naturally occurring disease in the U.S. and Louisiana with predictable increases in reported cases every few years.

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May 8, 2025
Live Well Baton Rouge to Offer Free Canc...

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will host Live Well Baton Rouge, a community health event featuring free cancer screenings, food, music and other health resources on May 17 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2250 Main Street, in Baton Rouge.

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May 8, 2025
Louisiana Healthcare Connections Encoura...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Louisiana Healthcare Connections is promoting the importance of maternal mental health. 

Research shows that one in five women experience a mental health condition, and many go untreated due to stigma, lack of time, or difficulty accessing care.

The health plan recommends the following ways to support maternal mental health this May:

-Encourage moms to take breaks and practice self-care.

-Support policies that improve access to mental health services for women.

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