Healthcare

Blue Cross sale could create multibillion-dollar foundation that would dwarf BRAF

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s sale to a for-profit publicly traded conglomerate could lead to the establishment of a local nonprofit foundation worth billions. 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to be acquired by Elevance Health 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has entered into a definitive agreement to...

Medical supplier sells warehouse near Greenwell Springs for $4M

A 62,000-square-foot warehouse space on Oak Villa Boulevard sold for $3.96 million, according to documents with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.

Lane Regional construction, renovations expected to be complete in 2026

Construction is set to begin in early February on Lane Regional Medical Center’s new...

OLOL takeover of LSU Student Health Center pushed back

It will take a month longer than planned for the new operator of LSU’s student clinic to take over its services. A campus spokesperson attributes the delay to a final approval needed from the LSU Board of Supervisors.

Xavier, Ochsner Health move step closer to creating state’s fifth medical school 

A small, historically Black university known for successfully moving its graduates into medical school...

End-of-life doulas helping Baton Rouge clients plan for death 

Karla King considers herself to be a healthy person. She’s practiced yoga for 30...

Mary Bird Perkins partnership in Opelousas may signal further growth in 2023

Baton Rouge-based Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Opelousas General Health Center announced a partnership this week to expand and enhance cancer care in Acadiana. 

Former Relief Telemed CEO pleads guilty to stealing company funds

The founding CEO of a Baton Rouge health tech company pleaded guilty today to misusing company funds. 

Plastic surgery center Sono Bello coming to Corporate Boulevard

A new plastic surgery center is coming to Corporate Boulevard, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.