hospitals

Only one Louisiana hospital received a “D” in the latest safety report. Here’s which facility it was—and the issues behind its low score.

Opelousas General Health System ranks as one of Louisiana’s best hospitals, recognized for outstanding care, patient experience, and safety on Newsweek’s 2025 list.

Hospital safety is of paramount importance as it directly impacts the well-being of patients. But in Louisiana, several hospitals get low marks.

We've all been in the hospital when over the intercom system we hear "Code Blue Room 217" usually repeated three times. Here's what these codes mean in Louisiana hospitals.

Why would cutting edge healthcare facilities in Louisiana be so adamant about using technology that is at least 60 years old in the treatment of patients?

Hopefully, number 4 on the list has never happened to you.

So why can't you get a signal out of most hospitals, medical facilities and doctor's offices?

A lot has happened in our community over the past 25 years. How many of these stories do you remember?

We can't hold their hands and kiss their cheek. We can't whisper in their ear that we love them and tell them it’s ok to go.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is ordering a postponement of some medical procedures for the next 30 days.