The numbers show the Bayou State has the 4 th highest average number of poor mental health days compared to other states. Louisiana is also low for physical activity participation and near the bottom ...

Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician and key G.O.P. vote, joined Democrats in aggressively questioning Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick for health secretary. He did not say how he would vote ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana ranks as the second-worst state in 2025 for mental health. Soliant Health researchers ranked all 50 U.S. states in a study. It examined their mental and ...

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Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation enhance STEAM education in Louisiana with workshops and donations to local arts ...

On January 20, a new administration began addressing our nation’s pressing problems, including health care costs. Drug costs ...

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Unlike crime and taxes, mental health has yet to receive a focused special session of the Louisiana Legislature with the goal ...

The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus is demanding answers and action after the Trump administration froze federal grant and ...

"We believe that we are placing adequate resources into the state coffers to ensure stability for the time being," said ...

State lawmakers have approved an additional $7.5 million in funding for the M.J. Foster Promise Program, aimed at providing ...

"WalletHub’s latest survey ranks Louisiana near the bottom for retirees. From affordability to healthcare, here’s what you need to know before planning your golden years in the Bayou State." ...