The state health department is reporting an additional nine monkeypox cases, bringing the number up to 83 statewide, and those don’t include pending test results.
The stress of the pandemic is largely to blame for nurse burnout, but local hospitals are doing what they can to put an emphasis on the well-being of their staff.
A respected cancer researcher is now leading the Louisiana Cancer Research Center and the state hopes having Dr. Joe Ramos on board will help the facility gain a coveted federal designation.
A special task force to look into student behavior, mental health, and discipline held its first meeting at the Louisiana State Capitol on Thursday, July 14.
Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Director of the New Orleans Department of Health, is among the physicians concerned about the impact of Louisiana's abortion bans on healthcare for women.