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.
In the interest of ensuring public health and safety, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area since January 10, 2025. This includes shucked, frozen, breaded, post-harvest processed and oysters for the half-shell market due to norovirus-like illnesses reported after oysters were consumed from Area 3.
Area 3 is located east of Lake Borgne, north of Eloi Bay, and includes Chandeleur Islands and surrounding marshes.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming two winter weather-related deaths in Pointe Coupee and Orleans parishes. The Pointe Coupee Parish death was an 85-year-old man in which hypothermia was a contributing factor. The Orleans Parish death was a 60-year-old woman and was attributed to a fire caused by a space heater.
Both deaths were confirmed by the parish coroners as weather-related. No further information about these deaths will be released.
On Jan. 9, LDH reported that a 65-year-old Rapides Parish man died of hypothermia due to winter weather conditions.
In honor of American Heart Month this February, Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is raising awareness about the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and the importance of prevention.
Cardiovascular Institute of the South is celebrating by spreading awareness and the importance of prevention and early detection. Specifically in Baton Rouge and Zachary, two free upcoming screening events will be held. Find details at www.cardio.com/event.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced that Jared LeDoux has joined Mary Bird Perkins as its new vice president of human resources.
LeDoux has over 15 years of human resources experience, with his expertise spanning a wide range of areas within the field. He earned a bachelor’s degree from McNeese State University, along with a master’s degree and PhD from Louisiana State University.
