Emily Woodruff

Louisiana’s nearly 50-year-old medical malpractice law could again be up for debate in this year's legislative session. Two Senate bills, SB 212 sponsored by state Sen. Greg Miller, R-Norco, and SB 366 sponsored by state Sen. Jimmy Harris, D-New Orleans, ... See more

Over the course of a typical pregnancy, a woman is supposed to see her care team roughly 14 times. But for some moms, checkups requiring time off from work, transportation to appointments and help with child care can get pushed to the bottom of the priori... See more

The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services kicked off the first of five community health meetings on Tuesday, part of an effort to collect data and public feedback to shape a new health improvement plan under the administration of Mayor Helen... See more

People looking for a reset often choose January as a time to improve their wellness habits or take on an annual alcohol-free challenge. A sobriety stint to start the year has become so mainstream that it has a catchy name: Dry January, or Dryuary. But the... See more

The Louisiana Department of Health is expanding its internal watchdog role, with officials aiming to create closer oversight of how public money is spent and whether the agency's programs are working as intended. As part of that effort, the department is ... See more