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National Recovery Month highlights paths to recovery in Baton Rouge - AOL
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (174+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) - September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize people in recovery, raise awareness about addiction treatment and remind those struggling that help is available. One local resource is Avenues Recovery Center; treatment is tailored…...
Louisiana scrutinizes Medicaid autism therapy as spending rises 41%
20+ hour, 20+ min ago (688+ words) Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein testifies before a state Senate committee. Credit: Nolan McKendry / The Center Square (The Center Square) — After federal auditors found nearly $200 million in improper payments for autism-related services in four states, Louisiana is increasing scrutiny of…...
Louisiana reports its first rabies case in a dog since 2014
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (406+ words) A dog in Acadiana has been diagnosed with rabies, state health department officials confirmed Friday, marking the first canine case of the disease in Louisiana in more than 10 years. Rabies has been relatively rare in Louisiana dogs over the past…...
Rabies detected in Louisiana dog for first time since 2014
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (265+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed Friday that a dog in the Acadiana area has tested positive for rabies, making it the first confirmed case in a Louisiana dog since 2014. Only five cases of…...
‘Rare’ case of rabies reported in a Louisiana dog. It’s the first since 2014.
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (182+ words) Syringes wait to be used during the the 10th annual free rabies vaccination clinic presented by SpayNation/Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center at the Cajundome on Saturday, October 26, 2019 in Lafayette, La.. Over 1,000 animals got vaccinated during the four hours period....
Guest Column: Congress needs to take action on genetic treatments for heart disease. Here’s how.
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (542+ words) I always thought heart disease was something that happened to other people. I exercised. I paid attention to what I ate. I showed up at my doctor's appointments. When my cholesterol tests kept coming back high, I did what so…...
Livingston Parish Sheriff asks for help choosing a pink car design for October
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (222+ words) With October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is planning accordingly: it’s going to wrap one of its patrol units to help raise awareness about the disease. To decide the car's design, it is turning…...
West Ascension Hospital adds EPIC system to help patients access health records
6+ day, 23+ min ago (387+ words) West Ascension Parish Hospital patients can now access their medical records thanks to the hospitalâs use of the EPIC Community Connect program. The electronic health record system will strengthen care coordination, improve access to health marking a significant milestone…...
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: Another sugar substitute raises heart concerns
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (156+ words) Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Cutting back on sugar? Take a peek at the ingredient label before reaching for a sugar-free treat. Recent research has raised questions about xylitol, a sugar alcohol found in products like gum, candy and baked…...
Around the Felicianas for Sept. 9, 2026
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (444+ words) West Feliciana Hospital is hosting free Medicare 101 seminars. The seminar will explain coverage options, answer common questions and help attendees prepare for enrollment with ease and confidence. Learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, enrollment timelines and important…...