Ochsner Children’s is entering a new phase of growth in its pediatric cardiology and heart surgery program, marked by the addition of specialized physicians across cardiac surgery, cardiology, and intensive care.
June 24, 2026
Applications are now open for two new funding opportunities through the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability: the Capital Improvement Program and the Telehealth Infrastructure Program.
Funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, these initiatives are designed to help rural healthcare providers modernize facilities, strengthen technology infrastructure, and enhance health care delivery in underserved communities across the state.
June 24, 2026
Tulane University announced its plans to transform the former Charity Hospital building into a national hub of bioscience discovery and medical advancements with more than 650,000 square feet dedicated to Tulane education, health, research, and innovation initiatives.
June 16, 2026
Families in Louisiana will soon receive expanded bereavement care following infant loss under a new law recently passed by the state Legislature thanks to the advocacy of a St. Tammany Health System nurse navigator.
June 16, 2026
This Father’s Day, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is encouraging fathers and men across Louisiana to make their health a priority by getting screened for colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal cancer screenings should begin at age 45 for most adults, even for those without symptoms or a family history. The CDC also notes that colorectal cancer incidence rates are significantly higher in men than in women.
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