September 3, 2024

Louisiana Healthcare Connections is reminding Louisiana residents to get the influenza (flu) vaccine through its yearly Fluvention® program. Because the flu virus varies each year and affects each person differently, it’s important to get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself from this serious illness. It’s also important to get the shot before the flu spreads, ideally before the end of October.

September 3, 2024

Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Brittany Wyger, MD, FAAFP, ABOM, obesity/weight management specialist, to the active medical staff. Wyger is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Weight Management Center located at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 406, in Thibodaux.

August 27, 2024

A $17.2 million gift from Newcomb College alumna Myrna L. Daniels will fund geriatric and healthy aging initiatives, clinical research, a faculty chair in geriatrics, and capital improvements at Tulane University School of Medicine.

Daniels’ gift comes as the university embarks on a major expansion of its downtown campus in the heart of New Orleans.

August 27, 2024

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a gift of $5 million in seed funding to support the creation of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), a newly established medical school in New Orleans founded by Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health.

August 27, 2024

Terrebonne General Health System welcomed Wendy Couvillon, NP as a provider at Terrebonne General Pediatric Care. Couvillon joins Jill Sutton, MD, to offer primary care for children and adolescents from birth through 18 years of age.