Babies are bleeding to death as parents reject Vitamin shot given to birth
By Duaa Eldeib ProPublica They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival. They passed their newborn screening tests. Some
New data indicates a growing Louisiana maternal healthcare crisis set to take office
By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer Advocates and researchers continue to raise alarms about the increasing rate of maternity care desserts across Louisiana. Under the joint work of the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive ...
Nonprofit provides support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer A new local non-profit aims to create community and support for adult survivors of child abuse. Founded in 2024 by Dr. Mary Brown, Silence Broken was inspired by ...
New Medicare option for weight loss drugs
By Jackie Fortier Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) – Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It’s a notable shift for ... Trump admin. aims to penalize disabled adults who live with their families
By Eli Hager ProPublica Even a glance at Shy’tyra Burton’s life reveals her need for the sort of federal government assistance that helps disabled Americans stay in their homes. Born two months ... Menopause coverage bills meet mixed fates in state legislatures
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris Contributing Writer (Stateline) – A handful of states are considering legislation this session related to menopause and perimenopause, including proposals to mandate coverage and others to include work protections ...
American College of Physicians names first Black EVP & CEO
(Voice and Viewpoint Newswire) – As reported in AfroTech, LeRoi Hicks becomes the first African-American physician to hold the title of executive vice president and chief executive officer for the ...
Community Games promotes wellness via friendly competition
Courtesy of neworleans.com By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer Community games are coming to New Orleans. Designed to promote wellness in the city through competitive sports, Fit Fête New Orleans’ new Community Games will ... New Orleans gala supports those living with HIV/AIDS
By Melody Daniels Contributing Writer With one of the highest rates for new HIV/AIDS diagnoses among major American cities, New Orleans records disproportionate numbers of youth and Black and brown people living ...
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By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer Advocates and researchers continue to raise alarms about the increasing rate of maternity care desserts across Louisiana. Under the joint work of the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive ...
By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer A new local non-profit aims to create community and support for adult survivors of child abuse. Founded in 2024 by Dr. Mary Brown, Silence Broken was inspired by ...
By Jackie Fortier Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) – Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It’s a notable shift for ... Trump admin. aims to penalize disabled adults who live with their families
By Eli Hager ProPublica Even a glance at Shy’tyra Burton’s life reveals her need for the sort of federal government assistance that helps disabled Americans stay in their homes. Born two months ... Menopause coverage bills meet mixed fates in state legislatures
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris Contributing Writer (Stateline) – A handful of states are considering legislation this session related to menopause and perimenopause, including proposals to mandate coverage and others to include work protections ...
(Voice and Viewpoint Newswire) – As reported in AfroTech, LeRoi Hicks becomes the first African-American physician to hold the title of executive vice president and chief executive officer for the ...
Courtesy of neworleans.com By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer Community games are coming to New Orleans. Designed to promote wellness in the city through competitive sports, Fit Fête New Orleans’ new Community Games will ... New Orleans gala supports those living with HIV/AIDS
By Melody Daniels Contributing Writer With one of the highest rates for new HIV/AIDS diagnoses among major American cities, New Orleans records disproportionate numbers of youth and Black and brown people living ...
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