Terrebonne General Health System has been awarded the Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The designation recognizes Terrebonne General for creating a stewardship program led by infectious diseases-trained physicians and pharmacists that advance science in antimicrobial resistance. Terrebonne General has also achieved standards aligned with evidence-based national guidelines, such as the IDSA-Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America guidelines and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Core Elements.
December 11, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2023-2024.
In developing its rankings, the publication evaluated the labor and delivery care units at 680 U.S. hospitals, with a specific focus on patients with uncomplicated pregnancies.
St. Tammany was deemed a high-performing hospital, with an “excellent” rate at minimizing avoidable C-sections and at avoiding earlier-than-recommended deliveries.
December 11, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced an 11 percent decline in new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses over the past five years.
LDH reports a decrease in new HIV cases from 964 diagnosed with HIV in 2018 to 860 diagnosed in 2022. As of June 2023, the number of individuals living with HIV in Louisiana stands at 22,920.
December 11, 2023
In a strategic move to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality for independent medical practices in Louisiana, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is joining forces with the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS).
December 5, 2023
DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) will partner with Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) for their monthly, free drive-thru food pantry on Dec. 7.
The event, which will take place at DCHC’s Carrollton Warehouse (located behind the Carrollton health center at 3201 Short Street), will begin at 9 a.m. The event will end once all food has been given away.
The DCHC/SHFB food pantry is usually held the second Friday of each month. The change in December is due to delivery scheduling changes by Second Harvest Food Bank. The food pantry is open to the public.
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