Dickie Brennan and Steve Pettus are serving as this year’s Greater New Orleans AHA Heart Ball Co-Chairpersons
The Heart Ball celebrates hope and progress through all who support the American Heart Association’s efforts to make an impact on the health of the community. These efforts include scientific discovery, public policy change, equitable health for all, and education to equip community members to take control of their health.
LCMC Health announced that Touro has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Heart Attack Center Certification.
Terrebonne General Performance Training Center announced the grand opening of its new expanded location. The upgraded facility features expanded workout areas, state-of-the-art equipment, and expert-led programs dedicated to supporting the fitness goals of student-athletes and the general population.
The Performance Training Center is located at 443 Corporate Dr. in Houma. Memberships are now available, and there is no enrollment fee.
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.
