Jefferson Parish authorities announced low-level aerial mosquito spraying covering parts of Kenner, Crown Point, Lafitte, and Barataria from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. using an EPA-approved product.

The New Orleans Health Department announced the availability of flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the season, with CDC approval and no-prescription access at Walgreens for eligible ages.

Louisiana's health department now oversees SNAP, aiming to streamline services without changing eligibility or causing interruptions for recipients. Other programs are also transitioned from DCFS.

New Orleans conducts mosquito abatement operations between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. to prevent the spread of West Nile virus and suggests residents take preventive measures.

The LDH confirmed the first U.S. death from H5N1 avian influenza in a person over 65 with underlying conditions, with no other cases reported in Louisiana.

New Orleans landlords must register rentals by January 1st as required by the Healthy Homes program, with informative webinars available to explain the process.

Mosquitoes in Orleans Parish have tested positive for West Nile virus; authorities will conduct targeted control treatments and urge residents to take preventive measures.

A coroner warns against Kratom use after a death was linked to the herbal supplement with potential health risks.

A New Orleans surgical center won $421 million in a jury verdict against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for underpayment of breast reconstruction surgeries.

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