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LSU Health Professor to Present New Discoveries on Neurodegenerative Diseases at International Conference
Sugarplum Ball Raises $1.6M in Support of Manning Family Children’s
Ochsner Baton Rouge Celebrates Organ Donation Heroes 
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute St. Elizabeth Infusion Center Opens in Ascension Parish
Bart Folse Named CEO of Louisiana Independent Hospital Network Coalition
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Expands Relationship with Elekta
 Our Lady of the Lake Welcomes 73 New Medical Residents on Match Day 2025 
Free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference Slated for April 23 
February 12, 2025
Capital Area Human Services Awarded Reac...

CARF International announced that the Capital Area Human Services (CAHS) has been accredited for three years for the following programs and services: Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Adults) and (Children and Adolescents); Outpatient Treatment: Substance Use Disorders/Addictions (Adults) and (Children and Adolescents); and for Residential Treatment: Substance Use Disorders/Addictions (Adults).

The latest accreditation is the fifth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation CARF International awarded to Capital Area Human Services.  

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February 6, 2025
Does Cassidy’s Vote for RFK Make America...

By Dianne Marie Normand Hartley Editor, Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge & Healthcare Journal of New Orleans

On February 4, 2025, Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) cast a pivotal vote to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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February 6, 2025
Children’s Hospital New Orleans is Now M...

Children’s Hospital New Orleans is marking 70 years of service to children’s health the announcement of a transformational partnership with the Manning Family.  

This collaboration unites Children’s Hospital New Orleans and the Manning Family (Olivia, Archie, Cooper, Peyton, and Eli) – who share a deep commitment to innovation, compassion, and world-class pediatric care.

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February 6, 2025
Men of SUSON to Attend the Super Bowl Br...

The Men of Southern University School of Nursing (SUSON) are stepping onto a national stage at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, attending the Super Bowl Breakfast—one of only five officially sanctioned events along with the NFL Experience. Their presence at the event highlights SUSON’s commitment to preparing exceptional healthcare leaders while showcasing the university’s legacy of excellence.

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February 5, 2025
Free Monthly Vein Screenings at BRG

Baton Rouge General is hosting free vein screenings each month starting in February. Vein health is often overlooked -- especially if there are no cosmetic symptoms like varicose or spider veins -- but if left untreated you could have a higher risk of developing serious issues like blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

BRG’s board-certified vein care experts will perform a brief exam, discuss your symptoms, and perform an ultrasound to take a look at the superficial veins in the legs.  

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