Louisiana Health

Baton Rouge Legislators Address Kratom Regulation

News Summary In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, lawmakers are debating the regulation of kratom, an herbal substance sold widely over-the-counter. Two…

20 hours ago

Changes Announced in Louisiana’s Health Department Initiatives

News Summary Louisiana's newly appointed Secretary of Health, Bruce Greenstein, introduces major initiatives aimed at improving healthcare. Key focuses include…

2 days ago

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Considers Bruce Greenstein for Health Secretary

News Summary Amid controversy, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is reportedly considering Bruce Greenstein for the role of health secretary. Greenstein,…

3 weeks ago

Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Sparks Alarm in Louisiana and Wisconsin

News Summary Recent weeks have seen a significant increase in whooping cough cases across the United States, particularly alarming in…

3 weeks ago

New Orleans Faces Major Cuts in Health Funding

News Summary New Orleans is reeling from unprecedented cuts to mental health and substance use programs, amounting to over $55…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Proposes Opening Veteran Homes to Part-Time Veterans

News Summary A new proposal in Louisiana, House Bill 60, aims to allow part-time military veterans, including National Guard members…

1 month ago

Serious Allergy Incident at Rollins Elementary School

News Summary A distressing event at Rollins Elementary in Zachary, Louisiana, involved a six-year-old girl with a dairy allergy. The…

1 month ago

Controversial Abortion Case in Port Allen, Louisiana

News Summary A mother in Port Allen, Louisiana, has pleaded not guilty to felony charges for allegedly providing abortion pills…

1 month ago

Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Denka Elastomer Plant in Louisiana

News Summary The Justice Department has dismissed a federal lawsuit against Denka Performance Elastomer, overshadowing concerns about emissions of chloroprene…

2 months ago

LaPlace Community Confronts Uncertainty as Denka Lawsuit is Withdrawn

News Summary Residents of LaPlace, Louisiana, face an uncertain future as the Trump administration plans to drop a federal lawsuit…

2 months ago