Health & Wellness
07/07/2026 · Fort Polk
Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula Tied to Multistate Botulism Cases
Nara Organics initiated a nationwide recall of its organic baby formula Saturday following reports of infant botulism cases across multiple states. The formula, sold through Target stores and online retailers, prompted action from federal health authorities.
Primary Care Doctors Voice Concerns About Telehealth Companies' Role in Obesity Drug Prescribing
Primary care doctors have expressed concerns about telehealth companies' expanding role in prescribing obesity medications, citing potential conflicts between providing medical care and controlling drug costs. Insurance companies increasingly require patients to use specific telehealth platforms before approving prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs.
07/07/2026
Journalist traces dismantling of Black-owned medical institutions across the South
Investigative journalist Nicole Carr examines how Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South a century ago, only to watch them dismantled through segregation and policy. Her book traces that history through her own family's experience.
07/07/2026
McConnell Hospitalized in Kentucky
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., entered a hospital on Sunday, his office announced. His spokesperson provided no information about his medical condition or expected length of stay.
07/02/2026
Telehealth Companies Become Insurance Gatekeepers for Obesity Medications
Major insurers now require patients seeking obesity medications to work with telehealth companies before coverage kicks in. The arrangement gives online providers a direct role in determining which patients receive the drugs.
07/01/2026
Agencies Complete First Drone Delivery of Human Kidney Beyond Visual Range
Researchers from three organizations successfully transported a human kidney by drone beyond visual line of sight in a study completed in Hampton, Virginia. The demonstration marks the first time an organ has traveled this way.
06/30/2026
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL The Iberville Parish Council will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at the Iberville Parish Courthouse, 601 Main Street, Plaquemine, LA. A detailed agenda will be posted on the official Iberville Parish website (ibervilleparish.com) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. All citizens are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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