AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWater Safety: Louisiana health officials warn against using tap water to rinse nasal passages or clean contact lenses after 10 Acanthamoeba infections since 2024. Eight involved eye infections; five patients suffered permanent vision loss, and a separate infection was fatal. Flu Season: Louisiana is seeing an early rise in flu cases, with CDC data placing the state among the highest in the country. Local Care: A new clinic brings health services close to students in Luling, while BRCC has launched a health studies degree aimed at healthcare career pathways. Health Research: A new study suggests industrial pollution may raise the risk of heart defects in Louisiana newborns. Food Access: The Northeast Louisiana Food Bank has moved into a 100,000-square-foot West Monroe warehouse, built to help double distribution across 12 parishes as monthly demand has climbed 21% in the past year.
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