February 18, 2025

By Dianne Marie Normand Hartley

As Trump’s dynamic, mesmerizing, and rapid-fire spokesperson likes to say, the American people gave the mandate, and in RFK’s case, the Senate approved him to lead health and healthcare in our country.

February 18, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Health is accepting applications to the Louisiana Doula Registry. Once registered, doulas can be reimbursed by insurance providers, including Louisiana Medicaid, for up to $1,500 per pregnancy.

February 18, 2025

“Unmasking Brain Injuries,” a traveling art exhibit intended to promote awareness of the prevalence of brain injury, is currently on public display in the lobby of St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington.

The free, temporary exhibit will remain on view at the hospital until March 13 in recognition of March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

February 18, 2025

Manning Family Children’s announced that two practices will be joining its pediatric primary care team in March – Houma Pediatrics and Thibodaux Pediatrics. Between the two Acadiana locations, a team of five providers will be joining the Manning Family Children’s medical staff.

February 18, 2025

The Foundation for Terrebonne General Health System announced the appointment of three new board members--John Fontenot, Michael Meche, and Tanner Magee--to the Foundation board.