Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) announced the Season 5 launch of the ParentingU podcast, which provides parents with insights and resources for navigating the journey of parenthood.
Season 5, hosted by Stephanie Roussell, focuses on parenting during the summer months. With more than 10,000 downloads and 3,000 video views from earlier seasons, ParentingU continues to grow as a resource for families across Louisiana and Mississippi.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center publicly introduced its Greaux Healthy initiative, a public service initiative designed to help improve Louisiana kids’ health at every age. Developed in partnership with the State of Louisiana, Greaux Healthy implements 35 years of Pennington Biomedical research and discoveries to inform tools, resources, and programing for children, parents, healthcare providers, and educators throughout the state.
During hurricane season, it's important for pet owners to be prepared for potential emergencies. When faced with the need to evacuate, ensuring the safety and well-being of pets should be a top priority. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine to help pet owners prepare for an evacuation.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced DeAnna Pastorchik as the new program manager for the Cancer Center’s Gonzales location.
Pastorchik had previously served as practice manager at Mary Bird Perkins’ Baton Rouge General location. Before arriving at Mary Bird Perkins, she worked at the American Oncology Network as their regional revenue cycle manager, overseeing the company’s regional revenue operations across 11 states.
In her role as program manager, Pastorchik oversees the strategic and operational aspects of the Cancer Center’s Gonzales operations.
Manning Family Children’s has been recognized among Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025, earning recognition consecutively since the program’s inception. This ranking award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.
“It is an honor to again be part of Newsweek’s American’s Best Children’s Hospital’s ranking program, and to see our extraordinary team’s hard work recognized,” said Lucio A. Fragoso, president and chief executive officer for Manning Family Children’s.
