June 25, 2024

As we close out Men’s Health Month this June, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is emphasizing the importance of preventive health measures for men of all ages. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about health issues impacting men and encourage early detection and treatment.

June 25, 2024

Ascension DePaul Foundation (ADF), formerly Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans, will host its annual Champions FORE Health Golf Tournament, presented by Quest Diagnostics, on Oct. 15 at the English Turn Golf & Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Drive in New Orleans. 

The tournament, which benefits the patients of DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC), will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun-start at 8:30 a.m.

June 18, 2024

LCMC Health has announced the appointment of Dawn Zell Wright, JD, MBA, FACHE, SPHR, as the new chief human resources officer.

Wright's extensive experience includes designing, creating, building, and implementing high-functioning, consistent, centralized, agile human resources services and teams.

June 18, 2024

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) recognized 32 hospitals that have achieved Louisiana Birth Ready or Birth Ready+ Designation for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for women giving birth. 

June 18, 2024

The recently released paper "Ethylene Oxide in Southeastern Louisiana’s Petrochemical Corridor: High Spatial Resolution Mobile Monitoring during HAP-MAP" in Environmental Science & Technology presents detailed findings on the ambient concentrations of ethylene oxide (EtO) in a heavily industrialized region of southeastern Louisiana. Here’s a summary of the key points:

Abstract

Focus: The study investigates ambient EtO concentrations using mobile monitoring methods.