Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is celebrating American Heart Month this February by creating awareness of cardiovascular disease prevalence and prevention. CIS is offering free cardiovascular screenings at various locations throughout the month to aid in early detection.
February 12, 2024
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will host its “Barbershop Bash” event on Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Vogue Salon (111 S. Cherry Street) in Hammond. This no-cost community screening event will offer educational resources on prevention and early detection as well as screenings for prostate and colorectal cancer. There will also be free food, music, and activities for children.
While appointments are encouraged, walk-in screenings are available. To make an appointment, call (985) 239-5739 or visit marybird.org/barbershopbash.
February 12, 2024
The 49th Annual Over and Under Tunnel Run 5k is set to take place on March 16 starting at 3 p.m. at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Foundation for Terrebonne General Health System.
The Over and Under Tunnel Run encourages living a healthy lifestyle, and 100% of all proceeds will remain in the community.
February 12, 2024
University Medical Center New Orleans (UMC) announced additions to its leadership team.
February 6, 2024
Recently-elected Governor Jeff Landry made an appearance at the Louisiana Hospital Association’s two-day winter symposium last week carrying a newly negotiated board seat from the proposed new not for profit BCBSLA’s current board members are hoping to start with $3 billion extracted from BCBSLA, if the proposed buyout by Elevance, a for-profit insurer, is allowed. Landry presented three options for the proposed deal, which must be approved by BCBSLA’s policy members and the newly appointed insurance commissioner, Tim Temple, who was also promised a seat on the board recently. These two b
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