August 15, 2024

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will host its inaugural “Barbershop Bash” event on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Webb’s Barbershop (401 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive) in Baton Rouge. This no-cost community screening event will offer educational resources on prevention and early detection as well as screenings for prostate and colorectal cancer. There will also be free food, music, and activities for children.

August 15, 2024

With the observance of World Breastfeeding Week in August, Louisiana Healthcare Connections underscores its commitment to reducing healthcare inequities with several key initiatives to improve the well-being of mothers and children, including breastfeeding support.

August 12, 2024

Terrebonne General Health System has named Monique Clark, MBA, director of physician practice services. Clark brings valuable experience from her previous role as the director of operations at LSU Healthcare Network. She will be responsible for enhancing relationships with the health system’s physician practices, growing the practices, and ensuring quality patient care is at the forefront.

August 12, 2024

DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) celebrated the opening of its new, 20,000 square foot health center, located at 2801 General DeGaulle Dr. in Algiers with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 9. The new health center brings imaging, urgent care services, primary and preventive care, optometry, and more to the Westbank of New Orleans community.

August 12, 2024

The LHA announced its 2024-2025 Board of Trustee officers and newly elected board members during its annual membership meeting on July 22.