October 7, 2019

Children’s Hospital New Orleans and Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana (RMHC-SLA) announced plans to jointly fund a new, expanded family housing space on the Children’s Hospital campus. The $6 million project will expand the current Ronald McDonald House New Orleans program, bringing much needed housing to families from across the state and region whose children receive vital medical services in New Orleans.

October 7, 2019

Ochsner Health System has opened a new Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Lab (cath lab) at its flagship campus Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans. The new cath lab is now ready to serve Ochsner’s smallest and most complex cardiac patients and further enhances Ochsner’s capabilities to provide high quality care for heart patients of all ages.

October 1, 2019

Jenny Barnett-Sarpalius has been appointed chief financial officer for LCMC Health.

October 1, 2019

Ochsner Eat Fit and River Road Press together announce the release of The Eat Fit Cookbook; it will be available for purchase on October 22. Author Molly Kimball, registered dietitian and nutrition journalist, collaborated with award-winning chefs and restaurateurs to create crowd-pleasing, good-for-you recipes to can make at home. The Eat Fit Cookbook features more than 125 recipes, along with wellness tips and stories from chefs and foodies. Preorders for the book can be made at www.eatfitcookbook.com.

October 1, 2019

Tickets are now on sale for Monster Mash Reimagined, presented by Metairie Bank Northshore on Oct.19 from 10 a.m.-2p.m. in Bogue Falaya Park. Proceeds from Monster Mash support the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center, which promotes confidence and competence in parenting, encourages optimal child development, and enhances the well-being of the entire family.