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.

LSU Health New Orleans researchers say obesity and estrogen together lower a natural anticoagulant, raising blood‑clot risk in premenopausal women.

The Louisiana Department of Health discusses Substance Use Disorder, stressing that both legal and illegal drugs can lead to SUD and highlighting signs and treatment options.

The New Orleans Fire Department raises awareness about the risks of occupational cancer faced by firefighters, promoting prevention and support during Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month.

New Orleans prepares for flu season with accessible flu and COVID-19 vaccines, as recommended by the CDC. Vaccinations are widely available, targeting adults and high-risk groups, and offered for free at places like Walgreens.