August 15, 2024

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced that medical oncologist Andrew Gahagan, MD, has joined Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s medical staff, serving Baton Rouge and the surrounding area.

Gahagan obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2014. He earned a medical degree at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2018 and gained board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2021.

August 15, 2024

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will host its inaugural “Barbershop Bash” event on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Webb’s Barbershop (401 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive) in Baton Rouge. This no-cost community screening event will offer educational resources on prevention and early detection as well as screenings for prostate and colorectal cancer. There will also be free food, music, and activities for children.

August 15, 2024

With the observance of World Breastfeeding Week in August, Louisiana Healthcare Connections underscores its commitment to reducing healthcare inequities with several key initiatives to improve the well-being of mothers and children, including breastfeeding support.

August 12, 2024

Terrebonne General Health System has named Monique Clark, MBA, director of physician practice services. Clark brings valuable experience from her previous role as the director of operations at LSU Healthcare Network. She will be responsible for enhancing relationships with the health system’s physician practices, growing the practices, and ensuring quality patient care is at the forefront.

August 12, 2024

DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) celebrated the opening of its new, 20,000 square foot health center, located at 2801 General DeGaulle Dr. in Algiers with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 9. The new health center brings imaging, urgent care services, primary and preventive care, optometry, and more to the Westbank of New Orleans community.