Crisis creates uncertainty. However, in a world full of uncertainty, anything is possible. During times of crisis and uncertainty, which may include lay-offs or job loss, many adults begin to consider returning to school to work on a career change. High school students often find themselves thinking about careers they might be interested in pursuing after graduation as well. People frequently find themselves reflecting on what they have been doing, what brings them joy, and what is important to them. If you or your prospective college student have been thinking about the future, you are not alone. 

Our Lady of the Lake, once seen as Baton Rouge’s community hospital, has grown in recent years to become a nationally recognized academic medical center with robust research and graduate medical education programs. This skilled team of researchers and scientists has most recently put their expertise to use in the fight against COVID-19, including participating in three groundbreaking research projects to address this aid in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Food insecurity was already affecting the nutrition and health of millions of U.S. families before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic has vastly worsened the burden as demand for food increased.

Due to the COVID-19 reality and the uncertainty surrounding it, expectations for higher education are shifting. So what should parents and students be looking for as they navigate the uncharted waters of what now promises to be a very different sea of college choices?

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Working remotely is fast becoming the new normal. While this poses its own challenges, working from home can offer more time to learn and grow professionally—remotely. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Reference Coordinator, Andrew Tadman, shares two free resources the Library provides to keep developing yourself and your team. [Sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library]

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The Covid-19 virus is disrupting businesses, schools, conferences and everyday life across the world. More precautions are being taken, including a push for more people to work remotely while health organizations work to treat and contain it. [Sponsored by EATEL Business]