August 11, 2022

Baton Rouge General, in partnership with Open Health Care Clinic, is hosting a Back-to-School Community Bash on Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event is open to all and will be held on the campus of Park Medical Academy at 2680 Bogan Walk in Baton Rouge.

At the event, children can check up on their health with sports physicals, and vision and hearing screenings. Adults will also have the opportunity to get blood glucose screenings, and COVID-19 vaccines will be available for both children and adults.

August 11, 2022

Louisiana Healthcare Connections announced it was recognized by the Capital Area United Way (CAUW) for the health plan’s workplace giving campaign, which provides vital resources across the Baton Rouge area.

Of the more than 300 companies that run workplace giving campaigns, Louisiana Healthcare Connections was one of 12 to receive the Achievement Award, which is based on the following criteria:

-51% or more employee participation (80.30%)

-Average employee gift of $120 or more ($140.80)

-Gifts to CAUW are not designated

August 4, 2022

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health has welcomed Prathipa Santhanam, MD, to its group of providers.  

A pediatric gastroenterologist, Santhanam treats patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, including abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, vomiting, eosinophilic esophagitis, IBD and more. She has a special interest in treating patients with nutritional disorders and intestinal failure. 

August 4, 2022

Though Woman’s Hospital has been a staple in the Baton Rouge community for more than 50 years, the organization is celebrating another milestone this week. On Aug. 5, 2012, the new Woman’s Hospital campus at the intersection of Airline Highway and Stumberg Lane at 100 Woman’s Way opened to patients.

August 4, 2022

Our Lady of the Lake Health has named Jennifer Clowers as its new chief financial officer.