Manning Family Children’s has been recognized among Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025, earning recognition consecutively since the program’s inception. This ranking award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.
“It is an honor to again be part of Newsweek’s American’s Best Children’s Hospital’s ranking program, and to see our extraordinary team’s hard work recognized,” said Lucio A. Fragoso, president and chief executive officer for Manning Family Children’s.
During hurricane season, it's important for pet owners to be prepared for potential emergencies. When faced with the need to evacuate, ensuring the safety and well-being of pets should be a top priority. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART – lsart.org), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (ldaf.state.la.us), and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (lsu.edu/vetmed) to help pet owners prepare for an evacuation.
Senate Bill 14, a Louisiana Legislative Act restricting the ingredients which may be used in food prepared for consumption by children in schools, is currently pending House of Representatives approval. The full House is slated to vote on the Bill June 2nd.
The Act would also require all medical providers to complete at least one hour of continuing education on the topic of nutrition and metabolic health every two years.To view the Bill in its entirety, click here
The Louisiana Department of Health is officially launching Project M.O.M. (Maternal Overdose Mortality) with the announcement of the project’s director, website, and patient journey map designed to introduce participating hospitals, providers, and other stakeholders to this initiative. Project M.O.M. aims to reverse the current crisis of accidental opioid overdose as the primary cause of maternal mortality in Louisiana.
Researchers at Tulane University have created a subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
The study, published in Nature Communications, illuminated the genetic mechanisms that cause the loss of brain cells that allow the disease to progress and identified a key protein as a potential target for treatment.
