Baton Rouge General has opened a High-Risk Breast Clinic at its Mid City campus, providing specialized care to women at risk for developing breast disease and who are underinsured or uninsured. “While hospitals focus on […]
Baton Rouge General will open a Specialty Infusion Center later this week to administer monoclonal antibodies to COVID-19 patients who fit the criteria. Located in the Center for Health on the General’s Bluebonnet campus, the […]
With children back in school, COVID-19 cases among K-12 students and staff members are worryingly high, Gov. John Bel Edwards said. From Aug. 9 to Aug. 15, the first week of the school year, 2,444 […]
Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health announced Shot For 100, a new vaccine incentive program that will give $100 to the first 75,000 college students who get their COVID-19 vaccine at participating […]
On April 20, 2021, from 1-4 PM, there will be a COVID-19 Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic at Miracle Place Church located at 2080 Main Street in Baker, Louisiana. Registration will be handled on-site and you should […]
Woman’s Hospital has welcomed Eboni Thompson Buchanan as vice president of physician Services. She is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of Woman’s physician practices and the continued advancement of clinical services. Buchanan, a […]
Nettye Johnson, of Denham Springs, was recently selected to join The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Culture of Health Leaders Program. Johnson is a certified health education specialist, author, and speaker who has done award-winning faith-based health […]
It was the top of the COVID pandemic in the United States – a time when safety precautions were confusing to many Americans, personal protective equipment was scarce, and accommodations were just starting to be […]
Southern University System launches a statewide campaign to encourage minorities to get COVID-19 vaccine The campaign, “Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!,” is a response to disappointing data that continues to reveal that ethnic minorities, who are disproportionately […]
Due to the extended severe winter weather this week, the North Baton Rouge COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic has been rescheduled to February 26 and 27 for residents’ safety. […]
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two additional cases of the COVID-19 variant, in Southwest Louisiana. This brings the state’s total number of confirmed cases of the variant to five. Two identified in Region […]
While hosting monthly televised nutrition segments, dietician Bianca Plant, MPA, RD, LDN presents nutritious recipes and healthy lifestyle strategies shared in her first cookbook, Eating to Live–Eating God’s Way. During a time where many people are looking to nutrition to prevent or heal from […]
CliniciansofColor.org, is a free, online mental health directory that connects consumers with therapists of color. The Clinicians of Color directory targets the Black, Indigenous, People of Color community to provide therapeutic resources. The guide also […]
The Louisiana Department of Health has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recently updated guidance that allows people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 to shorten their quarantine period from 14 days […]
New clinic is named in honor of former Capitol City Family Health Center CEO CareSouth Medical and Dental held the grand opening of the Rose V. Forrest/ CareSouth Pediatrics and WIC Clinic, 3324 Florida St., in […]
Newly released data from the White House shows that Louisiana is having fewer new COVID cases than other southern states. According to the data, Louisiana has the lowest number of per capita cases among any […]
Every year, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals chose a champion to serve as the ambassador for their local hospital. For Baton Rouge, that champion is Chad Barnes Jr, the 2020-2021 CMN Ambassador for Our Lady of […]
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group welcomed Jason Patel, MD, to its Covington clinic and Jembber L. Robinson, MD, PharmD, MBA, to its Slidell clinic. Dr. Patel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate […]
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, with Ilera Holistic Healthcare today announced the statewide launch of the HOPE™ line of medical cannabis tinctures based on groundbreaking scientific research on using cannabis to treat the symptoms […]
Students in grades 9-12 will have classroom instruction on the school’s campus everyday except Wednesdays for the remainder of the fall semester. High school seniors will also be required to take the ACT on their high school campus on Tuesday, Oct. 6. […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities, families, and business owners to be aware of conditions that could lead to poor or dangerous indoor air quality following Hurricane Laura. Most importantly, always operate portable […]
The City of Baker has again partnered with Southeast Community Health Systems to provide free COVID19 testing. Testing will be administered on Friday, August 28 from 9am until noon at the Miracle Place parking lot, 2080 […]
The Southern University Ag Center’s Communities of Color Network will host a ‘Conversation with Communities of Color Network…Tobacco and You,’ a Facebook Live Series. The series will be broadcasted on the Southern University Ag Center’s Facebook […]
A member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Fauci has at times found himself at odds with President Donald Trump. For example, earlier this year, the president announced that he would withdraw U.S. funding and support for the World Health Organization (WHO). However, Dr. Fauci told BlackPressUSA that he still maintains a close relationship with the organization.
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Carranza Pryor, of Shreveport, has been appointed chief counsel for LSU Health Science Center Shreveport, where he provides counsel on a broad range of issues related to an academic research healthcare setting. Pryor has practiced […]
Life Source Hospice held an event, ‘Feeding the Frontlines’, to say thank you, and to show appreciation to all Frontline Workers, on Thursday, June 25, 2020, 3pm – 6pm at 11605 Southfork Avenue, Baton Rouge, […]
Where you can get tested if you don’t have a primary care doctor? […]
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is currently developing plans for the 2020-2021 school year. In order for officials to design the safest and most practical back-to-school options, they are asking families to complete […]
CareSouth Medical and Dental is offering $25 gift cards and $25 Uber Coupons to encourage residents to get tested as part of National HIV Testing Day on Saturday, June 27, 2020. The Baton Rouge clinic […]
A drive-thru food distribution will be held Saturday, June 20, at Glen Oaks High School, 6650 Cedar Grove Drive, Baton Rouge, beginning at 9 a.m. Boxes of nutritious food will be provided for up to […]
As the first round of Louisiana Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) cards arrive this week, recipients should be on alert for plain white envelopes with an Austin, Texas, return address. The envelope will include the household’s P-EBT card along with […]
The Louisiana National Guard will bring more coronavirus testing kits to medical professionals for residents of St. Tammany, Washington, Livingston, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena parishes. The mobile testing centers will be placed at churches, schools, retail […]
COVID-19 testing expands into North Baton Rouge neighborhoods thanks to partnerships between Open Health Care Clinic, community leaders, businesses, and churches. Early on in March, when the city of Baton Rouge began testing the public […]
The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging‘s Lotus Food Pantry will be at the Louisiana Leadership Institute, 5763 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA from 11 AM – 2 PM on Thursday, May 28, providing seniors […]
The newly appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health Courtney Phillips PhD, will be the keynote speaker for the More Power: Women at the Polls and in Policy Webinar on Tuesday, May 12, from […]
Before committing to be the caregiver for someone who is sick with the coronavirus or who is recovering in your home, healthcare providers suggest consulting with your doctor for information about also monitoring your health. […]
A COVID19 drive-through testing facility in the City of Baker will open Wednesday, May 6, to test anyone who has symptoms of COVID19. All healthcare providers and first responders are encouraged to utilize the testing site regardless if […]
Patients can get their medications delivered to their homes within a 40-mile radius of CareSouth locations in Baton Rouge, Zachary, Plaquemine, and Donaldsonville. “This is a service that we’ve been providing since we opened the pharmacy in July 2019, but now with COVID-19 it’s getting even more popular,” said CareSouth CEO Matthew Valliere. […]
Anxiety about the spread of the coronavirus is leading to sleepless nights for some people – and that can result in even more health problems. Studies have shown that a lack of sleep weakens the […]
Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller announced today that FEMA will fund construction of an emergency “safe room” building to house essential workers during disaster conditions. Miller said Tangipahoa has been awarded a $688K FEMA grant […]
Southern University System will have seven representatives on Governor John Bel Edwards Louisiana COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. The task force will focus on research and actions to improve health outcomes and equity for the […]
Community testing for the coronavirus has begun at the LSU Health Baton Rouge North Clinic at 5439 Airline Hwy, nearest the population that has been most impacted. Nurses are conducting tests in three drive-up, outdoor […]
We are the number one target for this disease. We have pre-existing conditions, and yet we’re told to go home when we visit the emergency room. We know that there must be some form of regulation in place for testing and getting testing sites and equipment into the community,” said Rep. Brenda Lawrence
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Kizzmekia Corbett,Ph.D., a scientist with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is leading efforts to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus. Corbett’s work started in January when researchers first learned of reports […]
On Thursday April 10, REVOLT’s YouTube channel presented “State Of Emergency: The State of Black America & Coronavirus” virtual town hall that tackled healthcare, the economy, and the role of influencers and young people during the crisis. The […]
Dr. Walter Lee Campbell has returned to CareSouth Medical and Dental as its infectious disease physician in the Ryan White Department. He will be working at the Baton Rouge clinic, 3140 Florida Blvd., every Monday […]
WASHINGTON DC (NNPA)–While many medical doctors maintain that the novel coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from coughs or sneezes, more and more medical experts and officials who work primarily with infectious respiratory illnesses and aerosols […]
EBR Schools, Ballard Hospitality, and Kleinpeter Farms partner to deliver shelf-stable meal boxes for breakfast and lunch to families through April 30. […]
Despite a desire for perfect sleep, Americans are not even close to getting the recommended eight hours a night, and 1 in 4 Americans believes the sleep they are getting isn’t the quality rest they […]
You’d be shocked to see how many germs you leave behind. Here are great videos on handwashing for all ages. You missed a spot: black ink and gloves See how germs spread in a classroom: here Seriously, […]
There are plans to work together with multiple advocacy groups supporting patients with rheumatic diseases such as lupus to ensure that our patients get the medications they need for their underlying disease while also working with those who are treating patients with the current COVID-19 infection. […]
For a decade, the Southern University Ag Center’s Louisiana Small Farmers Conference has provided the state’s small agricultural producers with strategies and information on the latest educational tools and resources to help them stay in […]
Orlando F. McMeans, Ph.D., Chancellor-Dean of the Southern University Ag Center and the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences spoke to members of the Baton Rouge Press Club during the club’s weekly meeting on […]
HealthyBR will receive a continuing Humana Foundation investment to fight food insecurity and social isolation via the Geaux Get Healthy project
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Geaux Get Healthy, A Project of Healthy BR Presents The Scotlandville PAC 2nd Annual Gumbo Run
Bodystyle Personal Fitness in conjunction with Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is hosting a free, community-wide “Fitness Stroll” to help residents jumpstart a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. The stroll will be held on Saturday Feb. 15, in the North […]
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued the following statement on the death of New Orleans producer and rapper 5th Ward Weebie: “It broke my heart to learn that Jerome Cosey — our 5th Ward Weebie […]
The Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., along with theAIDS Healthcare Foundation and the Southern University Horace W. Moody Intramural Sports Complex is hosting a World AIDS Day one-mile walk, run and ride and other activities on […]
The mission of the Black Women’s Health Task Force at Tulane University is to raise health awareness and increase knowledge of health-related issues and concerns that disproportionately impact Black women and girls. The Black Women’s […]
The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners announced that Dr. Leonard Weather was appointed to one of two positions on its board of directors as a representative for the Louisiana Medical Association. Weather is an […]
Don’t miss Open Health‘s 5th Annual Conference, Open Talks on Friday, October 18 at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge. The conference theme this year is health equity and will feature presenters from across […]
On Sunday, October 13, the result of a partnership between Baton Rouge Gallery and CreActiv, LLC, BRG’s Sundays@4 series will host a special panel discussion, Invisible Illness Awareness through the Arts, on CreActiv’s invisible illness […]
Residents in the Baton Rouge community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Bluebonnet Dental Care on Saturday, August 24. Doctors and team at Bluebonnet Dental Care will be improving […]
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation presented the 2019 graduating class of the College & Career Ready Emergency Medical Responder Institute. The graduates, all Baton Rouge area high school students, obtained Emergency Medical Responder certification upon their successful […]
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation presented the 2019 graduating class of the College & Career Ready Emergency Medical Responder Institute. The graduates, all Baton Rouge area high school students, obtained Emergency Medical Responder certification upon their […]
Scientists at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center have partnered with Tera Vega to conduct research on a new Hydroponic Growing System. Hydroponics is a process of growing plants without soil in either sand, […]
For organizers and volunteers of Grow Baton Rouge, the fight against food deserts in North Baton Rouge is beyond the “last mile” of getting fruits and vegetables to the community. “We are committed to resolving this […]
The 2019 South Baton Rouge Wellness Walk and Talk was held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at at the Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center on East Washington Street. The half-day event commenced with opening […]
Inspired by her own diagnosis journey with invisible illness, photographer Leslie D. Rose wanted to create something that would help non-ill people better understand what “sick” really looks like. […]
From her virtual private practice in Baton Rouge, Shameka Mitchell Williams helps people who are overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. Her focus is singular: help them recover from pernicious experiences and toxic relationships. “I hold space for people […]
Clean drinking water. Lead paint abatement programs. Affordable energy bills. These are the day-to-day environmental justice issues that are vital to the health and financial well-being of communities – especially low-income families. But as environmental […]
Researchers from LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center have found that a community-level approach to obesity can inspire participants to adopt healthier weight-related behavior. Their findings were published this fall in Health Promotion Practice, which includes […]
A law that threatened to close Louisiana’s last remaining abortion clinics has been temporarily blocked
hours before taking effect; stage set for SCOTUS showdown over most recent abortion precedent. […]
If you plan to work past 65 and keep the health insurance you’ve had from your job, you’re likely to wonder what, if anything, you need to do about enrolling in Medicare. About one in […]
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