Melioidosis is a little-known tropical disease now seen as an emerging global public health threat. The disease is caused by bacteria that live in soil and groundwater, and no vaccine exists to prevent infection, which can rapidly cause life-threatening pneumonia or sepsis.
December 28, 2025
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) has announced Karmynah Helaire, MD, as the recipient of the Northshore organization’s Medical Director’s Award for the fourth quarter of 2025, in recognition of her spearheading the development of the St. Tammany Health System (STHS) Refill Clinic.
December 15, 2025
By:Jennifer Shutt December 9, 2025 Arkansas Advocate
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans announced Tuesday they will hold a vote on their own health care proposal later this week to counter a Democratic bill that would extend enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans for three more years.
The 32-page GOP bill would not address the expiring ACA marketplace tax credits but would send payments to certain Americans through Health Savings Accounts to cover some of the cost of health care.
December 15, 2025
DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC), in partnership with the Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program, The American Culinary Federation – New Orleans Chapter, Thrive Community Center, and additional community partners, announced the return of its annual Christmas Toy and New Clothing Giveaway. The event will be held on Dec. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Thrive Community Center located at 3600 Desire Parkway in New Orleans.
December 15, 2025
Ochsner Children’s announced that Terry D. King, MD, a senior pediatric cardiologist, has been named the 2025 Prince Mahidol Award Laureate in the Field of Medicine. This global honor recognizes King’s pioneering work in developing minimally invasive cardiac treatments, which has aided patients with congenital heart defects worldwide.
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