St. Charles Parish Hospital cut the ribbon on a new intensive outpatient program in Luling, expanding local mental-health and addiction services. Officials cite hundreds of jobs and millions in recent investments.

A PLOS Mental Health study found warm overnight temperatures in Louisiana are linked to sharp rises in suicide‑related 988 calls, driven by sleep loss, isolation and basic‑needs stress.

East Jefferson General Hospital and Tulane clinicians performed Louisiana's first ophthalmic plaque radiotherapy, giving patients a local option to treat eye melanoma.

A large real‑world analysis found GLP‑1 users had lower colorectal cancer rates than aspirin users, but local oncologists say trials are needed.

WalletHub's 2026 ranking puts Louisiana among the top states for doctors, citing high specialty pay, physician density and hospital access.

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking to reallocate $6.5M to launch a 24/7 crisis hub tied to 988, aiming to expand mobile response and cut ER visits.

Tulane surgeons tested a perioperative supplement regimen and saw thicker tendons and faster recovery after rotator-cuff repair.

Nest Origin and Family Connects are delivering prenatal and postpartum visits at home in New Orleans to reach Medicaid patients who often miss early care. The effort aims to boost first‑trimester access and reduce ED use.

LCMC Health will spend $14M to centralize East Jefferson’s maternity services at Lakeside, adding delivery suites, postpartum rooms and a 26‑bed Level III NICU. The system says the move will be finished by 2027.

Manning Family Children’s announced a $100M plan to build a 60‑bed Level 4 NICU at its New Orleans campus, nearly doubling neonatal capacity and adding training space.

New Orleans’ health department posted a Facebook alert Thursday urging MMR shots as the U.S. reports more than 3,000 measles cases and warns of serious complications.

The Orleans Parish DA’s office is handing out Narcan and fentanyl test strips to bars along parade routes as Mardi Gras approaches. Officials say prevention saves lives.

Health officials warn flu cases are climbing as Louisiana confirms its first pediatric death this season; vaccinations and precautions are urged.