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Louisiana's 170-year-old mental hospital is …

WebThe main building at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, Louisiana, dates back to 1848, when it opened as the first state-operated mental health hospital. (Photo …

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Blue Cross of Louisiana sale to Elevance is off. Here's why.

WebIt was the biggest health care deal in Louisiana history. This is how it fell apart. The $2.5 billion Blue Cross-Elevance deal was rocked by a week of opposition. They pulled the …

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New Orleans Healthcare and Hospitals NOLA.com

WebThree weeks after broad opposition scuttled the $2.5 billion deal to sell Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health, two state lawmakers are proposing new rules …

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Ralph Abraham will be Louisiana's next health secretary

WebRalph Abraham, a doctor and former U.S. congressman who faced accusations during the 2019 governor's race that he had overprescribed opioids, will be the next Department of …

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New Orleans Jazz Fest tickets, parking, rules explained

WebWhat to know about Jazz Fest tickets. Single-day tickets are $95 plus fees in advance at nojazzfest.com or $105 plus fees at the gate (charging a fee for tickets purchased at the …

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Blue Cross of Louisiana plans new app, other upgrades

WebTwo months after Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana shelved its $2.5B deal with Elevance Health, the insurer told its 3,000 employees about new technology initiatives …

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Blue Cross-Elevance deal has several hurdles ahead.

WebA revised plan by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to sell itself to Elevance Health, one of the nation’s largest insurers, seeks to address some of the key

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COVID cases and hospitalizations double in Louisiana

WebA pharmacist injects a patient with a booster dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Lawrence, Mass., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles …

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Only 1 Louisiana hospital to offer sickle cell gene therapy …

WebThe high cost of gene editing has raised alarm over who will pay for the therapies. If just 1% of Louisiana's pediatric sickle cell population was approved for the treatment, it would …

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What Florida’s 6-week abortion ban means for Louisiana

WebIn 2021, 380 Louisiana residents traveled to Florida to terminate their pregnancies, according to the Agency for Health Care Administration. In 2022, when the abortion ban …

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Clinics for older adults to open in New Orleans, Marrero Business

WebA Humana Inc. subsidiary for older adult health care, which operates nine medical clinics in Louisiana, is expanding to the New Orleans area.. CenterWell Senior Primary Care is …

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A list of players from state of Louisiana or in-state universities

WebJosh Newton, Cincinnati Bengals, DB, TCU (Monroe/Ouachita Parish) Sixth round. Jha’Quan Jackson, Tennessee Titans, WR, Tulane (Luling/Hahnville)

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Louisiana startup Nest Health to provide in-home care

WebBut a new startup in New Orleans is aiming to bring care back into the home for families like the one Fletcher-Chairs saw that Friday. Dr. Rebekah Gee, Founder and CEO of Nest …

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Jazz Fest has spiked lemonade on the menu for 2024

WebThe strawberry lemonade can be ordered with Tito's vodka at Jazz Fest, a new twist for 2024. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) But there is little …

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New Orleans jail to get new medical care provider

WebThe Orleans Justice Center is shown Dec. 7, 2020. A new company is poised to take over medical care at the Orleans Parish jail under a pending deal backed by Sheriff Susan …

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Louisiana considers home visits to reduce infant mortality

WebWith newborn babies and their moms dying in Louisiana at some of the highest rates in the developed world, lawmakers are considering bills that would expand health care services to

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'Third world medicine': inside a troubled north La. hospital Health

WebA litany of problems at the facility were detailed in over 30 pages of federal inspection reports compiled in December by state health officials working on behalf of the Centers …

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Mandeville psychiatric hospital cited for 3rd time in a year Health

WebFor the third time in a year, federal regulators have warned Northlake Behavioral Health System, a psychiatric hospital in Mandeville, that it has placed its patients’ lives in …

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This NOLA Jazz Fest 2024 food pick is an epic combo plate

WebIt was a small change of a dish, but even small changes matter when it comes to Jazz Fest food, so deep run the traditions and cravings that imbue food here. Usually, Patton’s …

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Federal reports show serious problems at Mandeville hospital

WebFederal reports describe dire conditions at psychiatric hospital in Mandeville Northlake Behavioral Health lost accreditation because it did not safely store medication, provide …

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Health department threatens hospital's Medicare access Health …

WebFor a hospital like Northlake, which predominantly treats poorer patients who rely on federally subsidized health care, losing that ability could force the hospital’s closure. A …

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Editorial: West Monroe hospital’s travails a cautionary tale Our

WebThe health care landscape has been fraught in Louisiana for a long time. Our state is sicker and has a lower average life expectancy than most states.. But in West Monroe, there's a …

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LSU's Seimone Augustus inducted into women's Hall of Fame

WebAugustus, a former Capitol High star who led the LSU women’s basketball program to three consecutive Finals Fours from 2004-2006, was voted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in …

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Louisiana's state health officer Dr. Joe Kanter steps down Health

WebBefore being appointed state health officer in 2021, Kanter served as assistant state health officer in 2019 under the leadership of health secretary, and Edwards' appointee, Dr. …

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LSU baseball: Meet fan hit by Tommy White home run in head

WebLSU third baseman Tommy White (47) fist bumps fan Cory as they meet before the game against Auburn on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Top Workplace: Ochsner Health remains industry leader by …

WebWith a vision to inspire healthier lives and stronger communities, Ochsner Health is focused on creating a workforce culture that leads with purpose. This starts during the recruitment …

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Blue Cross of Louisiana scraps plans to sell to Elevance Business

WebFor the second time in less than a year, Baton Rouge-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has shelved its plans for a controversial $2.5 billion sale to Elevance Health, …

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Saints wheel and deal in my 2024 mock NFL draft

WebJeff Duncan: The Saints wheel and deal in my one and only 2024 mock draft. In some ways, the 2024 NFL Draft is well suited for the New Orleans Saints. It’s deep in talent at …

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