By:Julie O'Donoghue-Oct. 8, 2025 Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana has increased the amount of money the state will pay to physicians and other health care providers treating Medicaid patients in an effort to expand health care access for low-income people.
Ochsner Health announced the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, a screening tool to help identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers. The Genetic Wellness Assessment is now available for adults interested in learning more about their cancer risk at Ochsner.org/GeneticWellnessSurvey.
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) has received two gold awards from the American Heart Association for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke through cholesterol and blood pressure management.
In partnership with the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP), Louisiana Healthcare Connections is offering a healthcare provider educational session on Oct. 29 regarding prenatal care and syphilis screening.
As Sepsis Awareness Month comes to a close, FMOL Health is sharing how a rapid diagnostic test and updated emergency department protocol are continuing to save lives across the health system. Since implementing the new protocol system-wide, FMOL Health has seen a 24% decrease in sepsis-related deaths.
