AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStorm Readiness: With Hurricane Isaias approaching the Gulf Coast, Louisiana families are urged to refill prescriptions and plan backup power for dialysis and oxygen equipment. Maternity Care: Lane Regional Medical Center is closing its labor and delivery unit and moving three doctors to Woman’s Hospital, reshaping where families in the area can give birth. Overdose Alert: State health officials say the synthetic opioid cychlorphine has been linked to at least two Louisiana deaths; they warn that multiple naloxone doses may be needed. Food Access: SNAP enrollment in Louisiana fell by about 170,000 people—21%—after rule changes, as food prices continue to rise. Cancer Screening: Ochsner Baton Rouge has expanded breast cancer screening hours during October. Health Trends: CDC data show Louisiana’s adult obesity rate fell to 35.6% in 2025, down from 39.2% in 2024.
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