Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University's new president, David Bellar, PhD, will begin his tenure on July 14. FranU’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Bellar as the fifth President of the University after a national search in February of this year.
Bellar stated that he will prioritize building strong relationships and fostering a sense of community by engaging directly with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and clinical partners.
The American Public Health Association (APHA) joins the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Physicians (ACP), Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), Massachusetts Public Health Alliance (MPHA), Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and a pregnant physician, filed suit in American Academy of Pediatrics v. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to defend vaccine policy, and to put an end to the Secretary’s assault on science, public health and evidence-based medicine.
WASHINGTON, DC—JULY 8, 2025—As part of its ongoing commitment to scientific transparency and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced plans to implement a new policy that will cap how much publishers can charge NIH-supported scientists to make their research findings publicly accessible. This initiative reflects a broader effort to restore public trust in public health by promoting open, honest, and transparent scientific communication.
Satish Gadi, MD, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), used the Javelin Peripheral Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) Catheter to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. The procedure was performed on July 7 at Baton Rouge General (BRG).
By: Jennifer Shutt - July 9, 2025 Louisiana Illuminator
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advanced out of a Senate committee Wednesday following a party-line vote, moving her one step closer to confirmation.
Susan Monarez’s nomination now goes to the floor, where she will likely secure the backing needed to officially take on the role of CDC director after garnering support from Republicans across the political spectrum during the committee’s 12-11 vote.
