Baton Rouge
North Baton Rouge COVID vaccination clinic rescheduled
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. […]
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Additional cases of COVID variant found in Southwest La.
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 […]
Health
Meet Bianca Plant eating God’s way
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 […]
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Online directory connects you with therapists of color
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 […]
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Louisiana adopts CDC guidance to shortened COVID quarantine, while stressing the risk
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Without Ms. Forrest, there would be no CareSouth
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 […]
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With COVID rates better than other states, Louisiana cases continue, may spike
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 […]
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Ambassador Chad Barnes Jr. raises funds for OLOL Children’s Hospital, patients
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 […]
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Patel and Robinson join OLOL Physicians Group
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 […]
Health
Southern University Ag Center launches medical cannabis product line for autism
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 […]
Education
Tangipahoa high school students return to campus 4 days per week starting Oct. 12
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. […]
Events
Tips to avoid indoor air dangers following Hurricane Laura
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 […]
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Free COVID19 testing August 28 in Baker
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 […]
Health
SU Ag Center set to host virtual training sessions on the dangers of tobacco use
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 […]
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Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the impact, severity of COVID-19 disparities in Blacks
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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Pryor appointed to chief counsel for LSU Health Shreveport
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Life Source Hospice gives thanks, feeds Frontline workers
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, […]
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Free COVID-19 testing continues in Baker
Where you can get tested if you don’t have a primary care doctor? […]
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What about school after COVID?
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 […]
Baton Rouge
CareSouth offers gift cards, Uber coupons to residents who get tested on National HIV Testing Day, June 27
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Residents in need invited to Drive-thru food distribution, June 20
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 […]
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P-EBT cards arriving in plain white envelopes; Don’t toss!
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 […]
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Neighborhood testing comes to Tangipahoa, St. Helena parishes
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Open Health Care Clinic, Runner’s Courier bring mobile COVID-19 testing to unserved residents
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 […]
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EBR Seniors can pick up meals May 28
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Newly appointed state health secretary to keynote ‘More Power’ women’s heath webinar
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Caring for yourself, others recovering from COVID-19
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. […]
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Two hour COVID-19 drive-thru testing site opens Wed., May 6 in Baker; No doctor’s order required
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 […]
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CareSouth Pharmacy offering free prescription delivery service
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. […]
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Stretches in bed may calm coronavirus worries and anxieties
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 […]
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Tangipahoa receives FEMA grant for Hammond “safe room”
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Eight Southern University leaders assigned to Governor’s COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force
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 […]
Baton Rouge
COVID-19 testing begins 3pm-5pm, Mon – Thurs in north Baton Rouge
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 […]
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Congressional Black Caucus, civil rights organizations challenge CDC to provide reports on rate of infections
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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WHO TO WATCH: Kizzmekia Corbett, the woman leading COVID-19 vaccine trials
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 […]
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REVOLT TV presents ‘State of Emergency’ town hall meeting
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 […]
Baton Rouge
HIV specialist, Dr. Walter Campbell, returns to CareSouth
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 […]
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State of emergency declared for Black America as public health experts reveal coronavirus is airborne
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Grab-n-Go meals change through April 30 for EBR schools sites
EBR Schools, Ballard Hospitality, and Kleinpeter Farms partner to deliver shelf-stable meal boxes for breakfast and lunch to families through April 30. […]
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Health
5 tips to fight sleep deprivation
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 […]
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Handwashing videos: You missed a spot (again)
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, […]
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Doctor explains use of RA, lupus drug to treat coronavirus
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. […]
Baton Rouge
Grower training, Hemp summit, and ‘Queen Sugar’ headline SU’s Louisiana Small Farmers Conference
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 […]
Baton Rouge
McMeans shares medical marijuana program updates with BR Press Club
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Healthy BR, HOPE Ministries to get $900,000 to continue work in North Baton Rouge
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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Gumbo Run returns to Scotlandville, Feb. 1
Geaux Get Healthy, A Project of Healthy BR Presents The Scotlandville PAC 2nd Annual Gumbo Run
Baton Rouge
Fitness Stroll rescheduled for Feb. 15
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 […]
Entertainment
N.O Mayor issues statement on the Death of 5th Ward Weebie
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosting World AIDS Day Walk/Run/Ride, other activities Dec. 1
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 […]
Education
Tulane brings 2020 Black women’s health conference; Speakers invited to submit presentations
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 […]
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Dr. Leonard Weather appointed to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Registration opens for 5th Annual Open Talks Health Conference; Reynolds to keynote
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Panel to explore art as a tool for building awareness around health issues, Oct. 13
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Bluebonnet Dental Care to Host Free Dentistry Day Saturday, August 24
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Teens earn Emergency Medical Responder Certification
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 […]
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Teens complete Emergency Medical Responder Institute
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 […]
Baton Rouge
SU Ag Center Uses Hydroponic Growing System to teach students, urban entrepreneurs
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, […]
Baton Rouge
Seed to Stomach: Grow Baton Rouge’s Food Cubes, other innovations tackle hunger
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 […]
Baton Rouge
South Baton Rouge Wellness Walk and Talk focused on ‘saving a life’
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Invisible illnesses to be highlighted at ‘The Picture of Health’ exhibit, May 29
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. […]
Baton Rouge
Private, online therapy could be best choice when help is needed
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 […]
Health
Environmental racism grows as environmental groups turn increasingly white
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Researchers find community-wide programs make a difference in healthy behaviors
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Supreme Court halts closure of abortion clinics in Louisiana
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. […]
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Working past 65? Here’s what to know about Medicare
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 […]
Health
Holiday season, a perfect time for dialogue on neglected mental health issues
There is no perfect time to bring up this subject. But this is as good of a time as any. You would have to be literally living under a rock to ignore it. Mental health […]
Baton Rouge
‘Revolutionary health research initiative’ launched in Baton Rouge
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and the National Institutes of Health launched a revolutionary health research initiative called “All of Us Research Program” in Baton Rouge. The All of Us Research Program is […]
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Federal lawsuit accuses drug maker of intentionally withholding safer HIV drugs
A new federal lawsuit against Gilead Sciences exposes how the pharmaceutical giant is putting profits over people, especially oppressed groups including Black and LGBT communities, said renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump. Crump, along with […]
Health
Plants for every room of your home
Now’s a great time to consider rethinking your home décor to include greenery in every space. You and your family will enjoy improved air quality, elevated moods, a reduction in stress and the many other benefits plants provide. […]
Baton Rouge
‘Ms. Meta’ on frontline, empowering others facing HIV in Baton Rouge
Meta Smith-Davis, 62, remembers the time she would sit on the porch saying, “You know they say that girl got that gangsta’?” “Yeah, she got AIDS,” she would say. Now, “Mrs. Meta” is the girl with […]
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Dr. Joia Crear-Perry joins state commission for healthy babies
Dr. Joia Crear-Perry of New Orleans, was appointed by Gov. John Bel Edwards to the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Advisory Council. Crear-Perry is an obstetrician and gynecologist and the President of the National Birth Equity […]
Health
Health department schedules statewide flu vaccine clinics
Clinics to be held in all regions of the state throughout October and November […]
Health
Time again to shop for the best Medicare deal
To learn more about whether you qualify for extra help, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.
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State expands medical marijuana treatments
Three years ago, the Louisiana Legislature approved medical marijuana as a treatment option for certain health conditions. The drug is expected to become available to patients this year. The number of people who could qualify […]