Nursing Home Watch: CMS data show Colonial Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Home in Richland County earned a 1-star rating in Q1 2026, with three fines totaling $24,749, while Chateau Living Center in Jefferson County also landed at 1 star and racked up $159,972 in fines in the same quarter. Quality Win: St. Clare Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in E. Baton Rouge County posted a 4-star CMS rating in Q1 2026 with no fines or penalties. Opioid Alert: “Orphines,” a new class of ultra-potent street opioids, are being linked to overdose deaths in 2026, and may require multiple naloxone doses. Infectious Disease: Louisiana health officials report a rise in flea-borne typhus—17 cases in 18 months—with two deaths—urging residents to control flea infestations and watch for symptoms. Public Health & Safety: Louisiana’s HB 211 would make unauthorized camping on public property a crime, but supporters say it’s meant to route people into a Homelessness Court Program with mental health and substance treatment. Care Workforce: The Louisiana State EMS Education Conference & Expo kicks off in Shreveport, focusing on training, leadership, and EMS innovation. Community Health Milestone: Cancer survivor Annie Cannon celebrated her 100th birthday at Ochsner LSU Health–Feist-Weiller Cancer Center.