Baton Rouge General (BRG) will host its annual Mammos & More event Oct. 12 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at BRG-Bluebonnet, 8585 Picardy Ave.
Formerly called Mammos & Mimosas, this screening event includes a mammogram and clinical breast exam, mimosas, live music, and a pop-up charm bar by Forever Lillies, where attendees can create their own custom charm jewelry. Guests will also receive a goodie bag and have a chance to win door prizes.
The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Companies, and South Louisiana Community College are offering their next EMT class at Louisiana campuses. Registration is open now. This will be the final class offered in 2024. The class will begin on Nov. 11 with orientation held Nov. 5-6. The class ends in February 2025.
National EMS Academy has campuses in:
-Alexandria
-Baton Rouge
-Covington
-Thibodaux
-Lafayette
-Lake Charles
-New Orleans
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) announced the first recipients of its new System Leadership Awards. These awards honor individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted the health system and the community it serves, exemplifying excellence in leadership and a commitment to its mission. These awards were presented during its first in-person Leadership Assembly, where leaders embraced the instrumental leadership theme by wearing their favorite band t-shirts.
Healthy State has announced the keynote speakers for the inaugural Healthy State Summit, set for Oct. 24 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, MD, and Ochsner Health CEO Pete November. They will discuss the current state of Louisiana’s health and outline the Louisiana Department of Health’s vision and priorities for the future.
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute announced the implementation of a Hematologic Malignancy Cell Therapy program.
