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Louisiana Ranks First in Flu Cases Nationwide
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
FranU Graduates More Than 140 on Dec. 14
Louisiana Healthcare Connections Awards $150K in Grant Funding
Our Lady of the Lake Health Opens Community Impact Center to Support Local Nonprofits
Mary Bird Perkins Hosts H.N. Saurage IV Distinguished Lecture Series
Ochsner Health Welcomes Providers to Baton Rouge Region
Louisiana Healthcare Connections’ Hosts Holiday Health Care-A-Van Event
September 30, 2024
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute We...

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute welcomed Thomas Marsden, MD, to its team of thoracic surgeons. Marsden uses the most innovative and minimally invasive techniques, including surgical robots, to provide precise surgical care of the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.

Marsden sees patients at Our Lady of the Lake’s thoracic clinics in both Baton Rouge and Gonzales. He also performs surgeries at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Our Lady of the Lake Ascension in Gonzales, providing access to premiere surgical care to Ascension residents.

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September 30, 2024
Free Cancer Screening Event, Live Well A...

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s popular Live Well community health event is set to return to Ascension Parish next month. Live Well Ascension, a free cancer screening opportunity, will be held on Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. ­– 1 p.m. at Gonzales’ Jambalaya Park, 1015 E Cornerview St. This free community event provides residents with an opportunity to take advantage of four different types of cancer screenings, including breast, prostate, colorectal, and skin cancer. Participants can also access blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose checks.

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September 30, 2024
Acadian Deploys Strike Team for Hurrican...

Acadian has deployed a strike team with 30 ambulances and 62 crew members to support EMS response following Hurricane Helene's landfall across the southeastern United States. The team will be initially stationed in South Carolina to receive further mission deployments.

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September 20, 2024
'In Our Hands' Sculpture Dedic...

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine held a public dedication on Sept. 18 of its new sculpture titled, "In Our Hands" by Vito Di Bari.

The artist, Di Bari, gave brief remarks regarding his inspiration for the iconic sculpture. Members of the LSU A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Dr. Alissa Rowe, performed during the event..

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September 20, 2024
Trauma Surgeon Gonzalo Ausqui, MD, Joins...

Fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon Gonzalo Ausqui, MD, has joined the North Oaks Medical Center Shock Trauma team. The hospital is a level II trauma center serving Region 9 of Louisiana, which is made up of Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, and Washington parishes.

Ausqui joins a team of eleven trauma surgeons and three advanced practitioners who work together to ensure the provision of 24/7 in-house, coordinated care for victims suddenly stricken by serious traumatic injuries.

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