Medical & Health

Good news. Progress continues in SWLA! Services like in-patient units, elective surgeries, behavioral, and more are now available at St. Pat and Lake Area.

An announcement could come as early as today on whether Governor Edwards will send the state into Phase Three reopening or stay put where we're at.

According to the August 25, 2020 update from the Louisiana Department of Health, 144,116 cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed in Louisiana with 4,656 deaths.

The CDC has dropped the 14-day self-quarantine recommendation for those out-of-state and international travelers.

The CDC offers tips on how to stay safe during a pandemic while having to evacuate from a hurricane.

Maskne is a term used when a person's face breaks out from the frequent use of a face mask.

Families Helping Families of SWLA is teaming up with the Bureau of Family Health to extend medical services for children with special needs.

Gov. John Bel Edwards recently broke the news to Louisiana residents that not all of the 450,000 people unemployed in our state will receive the extra money.

It's not looking good in Baton Rouge as the state struggles to be able to pay its unemployed workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With schools all across SWLA gearing up to begin the new academic year, it's important parents know how to keep their children safe and report concerns.

According to the state, 69,000 frontline workers in Lousiana have received their check. Have you?

If you have a complaint about an area school not following the state mandate on COVID-19, BESE wants you to notify them.