AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAmoeba Warning: Louisiana health officials report 10 rare amoeba infections, including one death and five cases of permanent blindness. Residents are urged not to use tap water for nasal rinsing or to clean contact lenses. Cancer Care: Baton Rouge General says more screening has helped cut stage 3 and 4 lung cancer diagnoses by 54% in two years. Area hospitals are using the Ion robot to biopsy small lung lesions. Health Workforce: Bossier Parish Community College received nearly $800,000 to expand rural health-care workforce training, while Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine opened applications for its inaugural class. Prevention and Coverage: Flu cases are rising early in Louisiana, among the highest levels in the country. With Medicaid changes ahead and open enrollment underway, state officials are urging residents to review their health coverage.
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