The Louisiana Department of Health is announcing Drew Maranto as the interim secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, replacing Michael Harrington, who has retired. Gov. Jeff Landry intends to name a permanent LDH secretary in the next few weeks.
Maranto currently serves as LDH's undersecretary. He joined the Department in January 2024 as chief of staff and was promoted to undersecretary in June 2024.
DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) celebrated the unveiling of its artistic murals, created by world renowned visual artist and Algiers native, Brandan “BMIKE” Odums, on March 20 at its Algiers health center on General DeGaulle Drive.
Ochsner Health has been awarded the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement. This award recognizes the most engaged companies in the world and highlights Ochsner’s continued dedication to setting a standard of excellence in patient care and the workplace.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Louisiana residents on April 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CT at the Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans Convention Center (315 Julia Street, New Orleans). The conference is open to everyone and will allow participants to learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving, aging, and long-term care planning. Register by visiting www.alzfdn.org/tour. Advance registration is highly recommended.
On April 1 Bayou Pediatrics in Houma will join Manning Family Children’s network of pediatric primary practices. A team of four providers will join the Manning Family Children’s medical staff, where they will continue to offer pediatric primary care services for children and families across the Houma community, now with seamless access to the specialized services and expertise available from Manning Family Children’s.
