Tulane University and LSU Health New Orleans have selected the New Orleans BioInnovation Center (NOBIC) as the statewide implementation partner for a newly launched initiative to augment business development efforts and accelerate the commercialization of life science research from university labs to biotechnology startups in the region and to existing companies around the world.
February 19, 2019
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation will unveil an Honor Red, White, and Blue Veteran Display on March 12 at 3 p.m. in the STPH lobby.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital created the Honor Red, White, and Blue program in 2013 to honor patients, volunteers, employees, and physicians who have served our country. In addition, the hospital also honors recently deceased veterans with a special flag tribute ceremony.
February 19, 2019
Ochsner Health System and Pfizer Inc. have entered into a multi-year strategic alliance to develop innovative models for clinical trials. Through this partnership, Pfizer and Ochsner — through its innovation lab, innovationOchsner (iO), in partnership with Ochsner Research — will explore ways to enhance the clinical trial experience and ease participation in clinical research for both patients and healthcare professionals.
February 18, 2019
The Eighth Annual New Orleans Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Walk will take place on April 6 at Lafreniere Park in New Orleans. The event raises awareness and research funds for finding a cure for the neuromuscular disease. Each year, the fundraiser attracts more than 300 people. In the previous seven years, the New Orleans MG Walk has raised more than $300,000 for awareness efforts and research, and nationally, the walks have raised more than $6 million.
February 18, 2019
Healthcare spending in the United States continues to grow faster than the overall economy. But Medicare and Medicaid are not driving this trend, according to a new study by John Holahan and Stacey McMorrow of the Urban Institute. On a cost-per-enrollee basis, federal and state governments are doing a better job than the private sector in controlling growth since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
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