Louisiana Healthcare Connections has surpassed both state and national benchmarks for well-child visits among its Medicaid members, achieving significant improvements in preventive care utilization.
Well-child visits are essential for monitoring a child’s physical, emotional, and social development, allowing for early detection of potential health issues. Well-child visits help ensure a healthy start for Louisiana’s children.
Ochsner Health is expanding Ochsner Eat Fit options systemwide to make nutritious food easier to find and more affordable across its facilities. Building on the long-standing Eat Fit initiative, the health system is increasing the visibility and availability of Eat Fit menu items while offering qualifying options at up to 50% off standard retail pricing.
Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Jennifer Atkins, MD, pediatrician, to the active medical staff. Atkins is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pediatric Clinic located at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 100, in Thibodaux.
St. Tammany Health System leaders and local dignitaries gathered April 7 to cut the ribbon on the STHS Parenting Center’s new forever home on Koop Drive.
DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) is once again partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) to distribute free groceries via a drive-thru food pantry on April 10.
The event will take place at DCHC’s Carrollton Warehouse, located behind the Carrollton health center at 3201 Short Street from 9 a.m. until all the food is gone.
The food giveaway is held the second Friday of each month and is open to the public.
