Louisiana Healthcare Connections is partnering with Habitat for Humanity and Catholic Charities of Acadiana in a series of volunteer initiatives aimed at strengthening communities and addressing social determinants of health.
December 12, 2023
Louisiana and South Carolina currently have the largest numbers of flu cases in the country, according to the CDC.
CDC reports show that flu cases in Louisiana are surging. This has resulted in an increase in ER visits and hospitalizations.
The Louisiana Department of Health revealed that the state's rate of flu infections is nearly twice that of the national average.
According to LDH, hospitals across the state are also seeing an increase in hospitalizations for RSV and COVID cases.
December 11, 2023
Ochsner Health announced that Yvens Laborde, MD, has been named chief community medical officer for the medical system. In this new role, Laborde is driving Ochsner’s comprehensive community strategy to promote health equity and further align initiatives under Healthy State, a collaborative effort with government, nonprofit, and business organizations to promote health and wellness in Louisiana.
December 11, 2023
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.
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