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Trio formally charged with looting BR doctor's home after he died while taking drugs
November 1, 2023 1:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge district attorney has formally charged three people accused of rummaging through a doctor's house after he died while taking drugs in his own bedroom. Court records obtained by WBRZ show that 21-year-old Elizabeth Rios, 29-year-old Kurtis Heard and 38-year-old Gainer Fleming were... more » -
BR businessman spent investors' money on tuition & car payments; must surrender to prison next month
July 21, 2023 1:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge telehealth CEO convicted of spending up to $290,000 in investors' money on personal expenses was ordered Thursday to surrender to the federal government so he can serve out his prison sentence. Federal court records say Vishal Vasanji, founder of Relief Telemed, must turn... more » -
LDH calls for retired medical professionals to volunteer to administer COVID-19 vaccines Play Video
January 19, 2021 10:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health is making plans for when the state's COVID-19 vaccine allocations increase enough for the general public to get in line. "As the winter turns into spring and as more vaccine arrives, we're really going to need the assistance of former nurses... more » -
While there's no evidence of racism, doctor focus of aggressive running incidents around the Lakes Play Video
November 10, 2020 4:44 PM
BATON ROUGE – Police clarified detectives’ earlier assumption about a high-profile incident at a popular running trail. Thursday, Baton Rouge Police said there was not “enough evidence to prove that this was racially motivated,” a department spokesperson said in response to questions about the arrest of Shane McKinney, a... more » -
Life Source Hospice will host curbside meals for front-line workers Thursday afternoon
June 25, 2020 12:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - Life Source Hospice will be "Feeding the Frontlines" Thursday afternoon. On Thursday, June 25 from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. front-line workers are welcome to come and get burgers and hot dogs from Life Source Hospice. Life Source Hospice is located at 11605 Southfork Ave. ... more » -
Capital Area United Way shows their appreciation for local healthcare workers on the front line Play Video
June 7, 2020 12:13 AM
It's something as simple as helping others. Hospital workers lined up along O'Neal Lane, to receive special tokens of appreciation for working on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We had people lined up as early as 7:30 a.m. Needless to say, we had to... more » -
Leave a thoughtful message to support local healthcare workers fighting against COVID-19
May 17, 2020 10:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - Local organization ThreeSixtyEight will collect "notes of gratitude and thoughtful donations" for Baton Rouge healthcare workers. The organization has teamed up with East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to launch a fundraiser called Viral Positivity . The goal... more » -
PPE donated to healthcare workers in East Feliciana Play Video
April 19, 2020 10:13 PM
CLINTON - Louisianans respond to a call for help from East Feliciana Parish, where healthcare workers and first responders are running extremely low on personal protective equipment (PPE). "This is something we've never been through in our lifetime and we're doing the best we can," says East Feliciana Coroner,... more » -
Virtual doctor visits up nearly 10,000 percent amid coronavirus pandemic Play Video
April 10, 2020 5:54 PM
BATON ROUGE - The way people visit with their doctor seems to have changed overnight. The quick transition into telemedicine was possible because of technology that many people already have. Dr. Andrew Smith, a cardiologist at Our Lady of the Lake, says the way people seek medical help has... more » -
Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis patients experience issues finding hydroxychloroquine refills Play Video
April 7, 2020 3:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - This week, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced the state has secured more pharmaceutical drugs like Hydroxychloroquine needed in the fight against the coronavirus. Plaquenil is the brand name for Hydroxychloroquine and some people who have been taking the drug for years say they're having trouble refilling... more » -
Mental health specialist allegedly lied about appointments, stole more than $320K through Medicaid
March 4, 2020 3:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman is accused of lying about her medical appointments for nearly two years, allowing her to steal more than a quarter-million dollars in taxpayer money. Christine Carmouche, 55, of Breaux Bridge was arrested Tuesday on charges of Medicaid fraud in her alleged scheme that unfolded... more » -
Ultrasound 'store' closed amid backlash from upset moms - shocking reason why Play Video
November 13, 2019 6:35 PM
GONZALES - A 3-D imaging center that popped up in Ascension Parish this summer is closed. People tell 2 On Your Side they feel cheated and scammed after being told inaccurate information, some of which was more than they bargained for. Taylor Olivier is expecting her third child and... more » -
Medical professional claims her boss' checks bounce, quits job Play Video
May 16, 2019 5:58 PM
LAFAYETTE - Some medical professionals say the doctor they work for can't afford to pay them. At least one employee told 2 On Your Side her checks bounce. The woman, who goes by Melody and did not want to be identified for our story, is a nurse practitioner and... more » -
Thursday's Health Report Play Video
February 21, 2019 7:00 PM
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More allegations brought against local physical therapist accused of sexually abusing patients
February 4, 2019 10:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - Reports say a second patient has come forward accusing a physical therapist of sexual abuse. Philippe Veeters, owner of Dutch Physical Therapy was arrested earlier this week and charged with sexual battery. One victim told deputies she visited the physical therapist at his office in... more » -
Woman booked into jail for sneaking into LSU graduation, snatching someone else's diploma
December 21, 2017 1:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old woman was booked into jail this week, nearly four months after LSU officials said she managed to sneak her way into one of LSU's graduation ceremonies and take someone else's diploma. WBRZ.com first reported on December 21, Bianca White was accused of inserting herself... more » -
Completing your child's back-to-school health checklist Play Video
August 3, 2017 8:42 PM
There are only a few days left before kids go back to school and it's important to make sure they have all they need — including a clean bill of health. Students may need vaccinations or necessary physicals for extra-curricular activities, but little thing such as getting them in... more » -
Lost little pig in New Iberia has GoFundMe page for vet expenses
July 29, 2017 4:05 PM
NEW IBERIA - A little pig who was rescued on side of a roadway in New Iberia earlier this month now has his own GoFundMe page. KATC reports that the lost pig of New Iberia, now named Travis, has a page asking for donations to pay for vet visits.... more » -
Police seek missing Zachary doctor
June 5, 2017 2:09 PM
ZACHARY - Multiple police departments are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 77-year-old man who's been missing for two days. The Zachary and Las Cruces Police Departments are seeking Donald Fonte, an orthopedic surgeon in the Zachary area who they believe may be in danger. ... more » -
Baton Rouge man treated by President Trump's doctor after medical emergency Play Video
May 29, 2017 7:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - A local resident met an important member of the White House staff after he had a medical emergency this past week, and he didn't even realize it until after the fact. Neal Elliott had just arrived at the White House last week for his son's class... more » -
Former Baker police officer arrested for obtaining fraudulent prescriptions
April 11, 2017 2:17 PM
BAKER - A former Baker police officer was arrested Tuesday after deputies say he illegally obtained prescriptions for controlled substances from multiple doctors. According to arrest records, two officers contacted a pharmacy on Plank Road in Dec. 2016 in reference to a customer who was allegedly obtaining controlled dangerous... more » -
Baton Rouge chiropractor convicted of tax fraud
April 3, 2017 4:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - A chiropractor is facing a potential prison sentence after pleading guilty to tax fraud. US Attorney Corey Amundson announced Monday that 61-year-old Steven Angle pled guilty to three counts of fliling false tax returns and one count of endeavoring to interfere with the due administration of... more » -
Hero teen meets paramedic injured in Essen shooting Play Video
December 2, 2016 8:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - Dr. Randall Cornateanu was on his way home from a stressful day of work at our lady of the lake. Seventeen-year-old Daniel Wesley was headed home from the Mall of Louisiana. He'd been shopping for a present for his girlfriend. Within minutes, their world's collided, and their... more » -
NOLA doc threatens cops, references BR shooting
July 26, 2016 11:12 AM
NEW ORLEANS - A suburban doctor was charged with making heinous threats toward law enforcement officers and the medical board. Authorities said Dr. Shannon Ceasar, 43, referenced the recent shooting deaths of three officers, saying, "What I’ll do is make Baton Rouge look like a {expletive deleted} kindergarten." Ceasar... more » -
Sleep deprivation, the lasting effects on your body Play Video
February 11, 2016 9:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Considering the average person sleeps one third of their life, it's safe to say sleep plays an important role in one's daily activities. Sleep is a way to recharge and heal the body at the end of a busy day. Continuous sleep deprivation is linked to... more » -
Suspended doctor accused of continuing prescriptions
January 12, 2016 1:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police and federal drug authorities arrested a Baton Rouge doctor on charges he continued to prescribe drugs to people after he was suspended from dispensing narcotics. Baton Rouge Police said Dr. Randy Lamartiniere, 57, was arrested by members of the Tactical Diversion Squad - Group 29,... more »