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What’s with all the pink cars in Livingston Parish? It's for a good cause.
6+ hour ago (581+ words) The Denham Springs marshal vehicle is pictured on a Varnado and Sons tow truck on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana. The vehicles were wrapped with Thin Pink Line decals to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. From fire trucks to…...
Louisiana’s adult obesity rate dropped in 2025, CDC says. Here’s the latest U.S. data.
8+ hour ago (347+ words) Louisiana jumped in the rankings for adult obesity rates, from the fourth-highest rate in the nation in 2023 to 19th-highest in 2025, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state’s obesity rate was 39.2% in 2024. In…...
Letters: In-person doctor’s care is vital for a safe medication abortion
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (322+ words) The newspaper ran a front-page story on Oct. 1 regarding Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revoke abortion âshield lawsâ in California, New York and Massachusetts. This action by Louisiana and two other states would end…...
Lane Regional Medical Center is closing its labor and delivery unit, moving three doctors to Woman’s Hospital
1+ day, 22+ min ago (536+ words) The new Lane Regional Medical Center tower is available for tours by the general public on Aug. 13, 2025. Lane Regional Medical Center, which recently laid off doctors and cut services, said it will close its labor and delivery unit Sunday, ending…...
This Baton Rouge pharmacist was just honored with a national recognition
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (157+ words) BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge pharmacist T.J. Woodard has recently been named the 2026 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year, the Louisiana Department of Health announced on Tuesday. Woodard, owner of Prescriptions to Geaux, with…...
Project Red health fair brings services to Donaldsonville
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (212+ words) The Rev. Charles Brown, Ascension Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Chapter President Ashanti Corey, Rochelle Darville and Sadie Reynard Johnson at a recent community event in Donaldsonville. Attending a recent back to school event in Donaldsonville are, seated…...
Company announces 2026 awards for best wound care
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (144+ words) Metairie-based RestorixHealth, a leading wound care solutions company, announced the wound and hyperbaric center recipients of their Center Recognition Awards program for the awards January-June 2026. These awards champion a centerâs commitment to the highest quality of patient care, optimal…...
West Feliciana Hospital seeks 1/2-mill renewal to sustain EMS, specialty care in community
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (500+ words) West Feliciana Parish residents have the chance to vote to continue the ½-mill property tax dedicated to critical hospital services at West Feliciana Hospital. The renewal proposition will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. Early voting is Oct. 20-27. Parish voters approved…...
SLU School of Nursing head named to Great 100 Nurses
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (276+ words) Southeastern Louisiana University School of Nursing department head Lindsay Domiano has been named one of Louisianaâs Great 100 Nurses for 2026. The honor recognizes her contributions to the nursing profession, commitment to students and colleagues, and service as a mentor and…...
Baton Rouge General offered flu shots Monday at A.C. Lewis YMCA ahead of flu season
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (182+ words) ADDIS — Baton Rouge General gave flu shots at the A.C. Lewis YMCA today and will offer them at the Dow Westside YMCA from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. People need to bring a valid photo ID and an insurance... Baton Rouge General…...