Healthcare

Mold now a concern days after Hurricane Ida 

Two days after Hurricane Ida blew through Louisiana, residents and businesses are just beginning...

Louisiana could be a ‘pandemic tinderbox’ in Hurricane Ida’s wake 

Experts are concerned that Hurricane Ida's impact will worsen the spread of COVID-19 in...

Public health emergency declared for Louisiana

U.S. health officials today declared public health emergencies for Louisiana and Mississippi, seeking to...

Baton Rouge-area hospital updates in the aftermath of Ida

As Hurricane Ida swept through Baton Rouge Sunday evening, many hospitals, already strained with...

East Baton Rouge EMS dealing with ambulance delays

East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services has been dealing with ambulance drop-off delays amid an increase in 9-1-1 activity in recent weeks due to a surge in COVID-19 cases and high patient volumes at area hospitals.

St. George fire department expanding EMS service

The St. George Fire Protection District is expanding its EMS capabilities in response to greater demand.

Requiring or helping your employees get vaccinated can have payoffs 

Helping your employees get vaccinated or requiring them to do so, isn't just good...

LSU details how it will enforce new vaccine rules

LSU announced this week that students would either have to get the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine or officially opt out of being vaccinated and submit to regular testing by Sept. 10. The consequences for not doing so are steep.

Churchill’s relocating from longtime Jefferson Highway shop 

Churchill’s, a local cigar and spirits retailer with a smoking lounge and cocktail bar, is relocating from its longtime home on Jefferson Highway near Bocage to a new location.

Ardoin won’t seek COVID-related voting changes for fall elections 

Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said Wednesday that he won't seek to expand...