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Honoring veteran healthcare workers, researching E. Coli — and more Louisiana health news
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (449+ words) Acadian Companies, an employee-owned group that specializes in emergency medical services, healthcare, safety and security, welcomed the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs last month to its Lafayette headquarters to honor 19 veteran employees: Acadian Companies recently welcomed the Louisiana Department of…...
Louisiana announces $37.7 million investment to boost rural health care workforce
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (189+ words) The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced up to $37.7 million in Year 1 workforce investments through the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand health care training opportunities and help rural providers recruit and retain the professionals they need. Funded by the…...
Louisiana’s adult obesity rate dropped in 2025, CDC says. Here’s the latest U.S. data.
3+ day, 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…...
Louisiana's suicide rate has risen over the past twenty years, with advocates pushing for action
1+ week, 1+ day ago (318+ words) BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's suicide rate has increased almost 20% over the last 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and one local woman is using her personal experience to push for change. Around 650 people die by suicide each…...
New Orleans Boy, 11, Beats Rare Disorder After Marrow Transplant
1+ week, 2+ day ago (173+ words) Doctors at the hospital discovered that Peyton had a rare genetic mutation causing an autoimmune deficiency, according to WDSU. His treatment included a bone marrow transplant, which the station reports gave him what amounts to a second chance at life....
Louisiana adult obesity rates take major dip in new public health report
1+ week, 5+ day ago (233+ words) BATON ROUGE — Louisiana obesity rates have dropped significantly since 2024, a new report by Trust for America's Health says. In 2024, Louisiana was ranked third-highest in the country for adult obesity rates; in 2025, the state now ranks 19th. The report found that Louisiana's…...
Acadian honors veterans who continue serving Louisiana communities
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1014+ words) Before they served communities across Louisiana through Acadian Companies, they served their country. They joined the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and National Guard. Some now work on ambulances and aircraft, while others serve in security, technology, fleet maintenance,…...
‘A new era’: What this New Orleans surgeon has learned by helping breast cancer survivors
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (824+ words) Dr. Meredith Collins has lived many places, but she thinks she’s found her home in New Orleans. Originally from Ohio, Collins went to high school in Houston then earned her medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine. She…...
Mercury-related fish consumption advisories issued in Louisiana. See where.
2+ week, 2+ day ago (237+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Fish consumption advisories have been issued for seven waterways in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality issued the advisory following the results from recent fish tissue sampling,…...
How to maximize WIC and SNAP benefits in Louisiana
2+ week, 3+ day ago (181+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reminding residents that WIC and SNAP benefits can be used together and is offering tips to help families maximize their grocery budget. Before heading to the store, LDH…...