Heat & Heart Risk: Baton Rouge General’s tip of the week warns that heat waves can double the risk of heart attack, especially for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or older adults—urging hydration, cool-down breaks, and 911 for chest pain or shortness of breath. Food Insecurity & Health: A Lafayette “Food Is Medicine” mobile pantry with Aetna Better Health of Louisiana handed out free produce and pantry staples plus nutrition and health resources, noting food access helps people manage conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Cyclospora Update: Louisiana state health officials provided another update on the “explosive diarrhea” cyclospora outbreak, including what foods to avoid and how to reduce exposure as cases spread across multiple states. Local Health Access: Lincoln Parish created Hospital Service District No. 1 to strengthen and protect healthcare services locally, amid scrutiny of Northern Louisiana Medical Center and state review findings. Workforce Pipeline: LSU Health Shreveport hosted “Family Affair” to help students start early on careers in medicine and other health professions. Healthcare Coverage Expansion: Louisiana expanded the M.J. Foster Promise Program eligibility and funding for career training, including healthcare pathways. Health & Safety in the Community: Two people were airlifted after a shooting in Baldwin, with injuries to the chest and stomach/face. Workplace Discrimination Lawsuit: A Louisiana man sued Geaux Chiro alleging he was fired over his sexual orientation, including claims about being told not to be “too gay” around patients.