The American Heart Association announced Lesley Tilley, chief operating officer of Woman’s Hospital, as the community volunteer chair of the 2024-2025 Capital Area Go Red for Women movement. Go Red for Women is a worldwide initiative of the American Heart Association to increase women’s heart health awareness and to serve as a catalyst for change to improve women’s lives locally, nationally, and globally.
January 2, 2025
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center announced the appointment of Steve Elsenrath as its new director of Environmental Services. Elsenrath brings over 15 years of experience, including nine years in healthcare, to this critical role.
“Steve’s dedication to creating positive change and supporting our team’s growth is truly inspiring,” said Gordon Heiselbetz, vice president of Support Services. “His leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our mission to provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.”
January 2, 2025
Registration is open for Ochsner Eat Fit and its annual Alcohol Free for 40 Challenge starting March 6, the Thursday after Ash Wednesday.
The challenge will come after a season of celebratory drinks and parties spanning from Christmas, New Year’s, and Mardi Gras. To encourage Louisianans to take a break from alcohol and make it their own self-experiment, the Alcohol Free for 40 Challenge has registrants monitor their progress and measure their results.
January 2, 2025
By: Greg LaRose, Published Dec.19, 2024 in the Louisiana Illuminator
A second case of avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, has been detected in a backyard flock in southwest Louisiana, the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry reported Thursday.
Earlier this week, the state’s first backyard avian flu case was reported in northwest Louisiana. State officials have not identified the type of birds involved in either case but said it involves a non-commercial, “non-poultry” flock, just like the instance reported Monday.
December 19, 2024
Louisiana is currently experiencing the largest number of early-season flu cases in the U.S. According to the CDC, the state’s positivity rate exceeds 11-percent, with the national average settling in at 3.5-percent.
Louisiana’s mild winters precipitate the spread of the virus. Low vaccination rates contribute to the higher numbers of infection.
Health officials are encouraging those who have not yet been vaccinated to get the vaccine so that they can be prepared for the winter months when case numbers will rise.
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