A Louisiana man pleaded guilty today in connection with a five-year scheme to submit millions of dollars in fraudulent claims to Medicare for expensive and medically unnecessary medical equipment.
June 3, 2025
The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University has appointed Shalini Kulasingam, PhD, MPH, as the founding director of the school’s newly established Center for Cancer Prevention and Control, effective July 1, 2025.
She will hold joint faculty appointments in the departments of Epidemiology and of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease.
June 3, 2025
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced DeAnna Pastorchik as the new program manager for the Cancer Center’s Gonzales location.
Pastorchik had previously served as practice manager at Mary Bird Perkins’ Baton Rouge General location. Before arriving at Mary Bird Perkins, she worked at the American Oncology Network as their regional revenue cycle manager, overseeing the company’s regional revenue operations across 11 states.
In her role as program manager, Pastorchik oversees the strategic and operational aspects of the Cancer Center’s Gonzales operations.
June 3, 2025
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.
June 3, 2025
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.
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