Louisiana News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 9, 2024 - Highlights a new program offering mental health services to rural residents and farmers in Louisiana through teletherapy. The program addresses broadband issues by offering a mobile unit with internet access and devices.
Source: BRProud
Sep 18, 2024 - Provides an overview of an ongoing study led by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center to assess the underlying health risks faced by residents of rural counties in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Notes that 4,000 study participants will receive free comprehensive testing that would otherwise be hard to access in rural areas.
Source: KNOE 8 News
Sep 13, 2024 - Announcement from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of a public health emergency related to Hurricane Francine. The public health emergency exists beginning September 10, 2024 in Louisiana. Offers information and resources for those impacted and responding to the hurricane including CMS waivers, healthcare enrollment, a disaster toolkit, dialysis care, and medical equipment and supplies replacement.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Last Updated: 10/10/2024