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Agency returns ‘unusual’ $3M earmarked for Acadiana substance abuse clinic
Three million dollars to fund a substance abuse treatment clinic in Lafayette showed up in the state budget in 2022 — now the money is gone.
Three million dollars to fund a substance abuse treatment clinic in Lafayette showed up in the state budget in 2022 — now the money is gone.
UL’s Delta Urban Soils Lab has collected and analyzed hundreds of samples from homes and public spaces in Lafayette free of charge, and is planning to collect hundreds more.
More parents are opting out of school vaccination schedules for common childhood illnesses. Rates among Louisiana kindergartners fell below the threshold for herd immunity against measles.
A plan to pair Lafayette police with mental health professionals was scuttled this week in favor of a reset, further delaying the search for a solution.
Providers warn the duration of this summer’s record-breaking heatwave is exacerbating health problems and poses a heightened risk all on its own.
A new office under the Louisiana Department of Health aims to improve women’s health outcomes across the state, but has been faced challenges and controversy.
By connecting patients with housing, transportation and other support after discharge, Beacon Connections has helped its clients stay healthier and tallied millions in savings for the healthcare system.
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