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  • Tuesday's Health Report Play Video

    February 15, 2022 7:10 PM

    Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Feb. 15. more »
  • Mammogram screenings delayed by COVID-19 vaccine Play Video

    May 5, 2021 8:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Many important health screenings for women were delayed during the height of the pandemic. Now doctors say there's a new hurdle with trying to get women to schedule their next mammogram. Some patients are reportedly developing swollen lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination. That is raising... more »
  • Gov. Edwards: COVID-19 'more present' in Louisiana than ever before Play Video

    July 8, 2020 10:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After the initial surge of COVID-19 throughout Louisiana in the spring, cases and hospitalizations are steadily rising once again. "We have lost all the gains made in June," Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday during his weekly virus briefing. "We are now seeing some numbers that... more »
  • Ochsner CEO says hospitals seeing fewer coronavirus patients

    April 17, 2020 1:28 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The head of the Ochsner Health System says hospitals are finally seeing a decline in coronavirus patients in Louisiana, meaning staff might soon be able to use more resources on surgeries and other procedures. Ochsner CEO Warner Thomas told WWL-TV Friday that its New Orleans-area hospitals... more »
  • Ascension chemical plant employee found dead in PVC unit overnight

    March 29, 2020 12:45 PM

    GEISMAR - A chemical plant employee was found dead after a four-hour search and recovery at the Westlake Chemical facility overnight. The company did not release the name of the worker found dead and described the incident as an "accident" in the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) unit at the Ascension... more »
  • Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome kicks off new health initiative Play Video

    January 12, 2019 11:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President, Sharon Weston Broome kicked off a new initiative that partners HealthBR with Knock Knock Children's Museum. The initiative is called, "#LoveBatonRouge Saturdays", focused on promoting health in families. It's an effort to encourage people to live healthier lifestyles by eating... more »
  • Students served breakfast with mold at Baker High, issue under investigation

    November 15, 2018 1:47 PM

    BAKER – Frozen waffles served to students at Baker High Thursday morning were molded, the school district told WBRZ after complaints from students and parents. After being served the food with what appeared to be mold, WBRZ viewers shared pictures and even videos of the food with channel 2.... more »
  • Aerial mosquito spraying in south East Baton Rouge Parish Tuesday night

    September 18, 2018 4:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Mosquito control agents are scheduled to take to the skies again Tuesday to spray an area of the city-parish where numerous bugs have been captured and found to have the West Nile virus. A plane will spray the area from Siegen south to Bayou Manchac and... more »
  • Southern hires Lafayette-based company for marijuana grow operation

    September 22, 2017 6:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Southern University selected Lafayette-based Advanced Biomedics, LLC, to handle its marijuana cultivation and production. Southern and LSU were assigned the state's marijuana grow operation. “...We are excited about the opportunity to enter into this venture that has the potential to bring health benefits to improve... more »
  • UPDATE: Like a new car, school buildings smelled funny but now cleared for class

    August 8, 2017 11:50 AM

    ST. AMANT – School officials believe an odor in some unused temporary classroom structures was caused by summer heat exacerbating the release of smells associated with new materials. In a note to parents this weekend, the school district said odors smelled inside what's called “T-buildings” at Galvez Middle, Galvez... 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 »
  • Report: Injured sheriff's deputy Nick Tullier is learning to live again Play Video

    February 28, 2017 5:02 PM

    HOUSTON – The days are long and the improvements are coming slowly, but there's never a lack of hope and thankfulness among family and medical staff working with injured sheriff's deputy Nick Tullier. “You can see there are miracles happening here,” Tullier's father, James, told WBRZ's affiliate in Texas... more »
  • Edwin Edwards hospitalized, WBRZ has learned Play Video

    December 13, 2016 11:19 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Edwin Edwards has once again been admitted into an area hospital, WBRZ learned Tuesday morning. Edwards, 89, has been admitted for pneumonia. It's a recurring illness he suffers from, sources said. They added he would likely be hospitalized for another week. About a year ago... more »
  • Local health providers address Zika concern Play Video

    February 2, 2016 6:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Local health providers say their phones have been ringing off the hook as word about the Zika virus spreads. "We have gotten a lot of questions from our clients, pregnant women and families in Baton Rouge regarding the Zika virus," said Dana Brewer, a certified nurse... more »
  • Parents warned truant kids could lead to jail Play Video

    October 6, 2015 12:17 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Truancy officials will start warning parents about children missing too many school days. Monday, the sheriff's office truancy division announced parents and guardians of students who have missed at least ten days of school will need to meet with a truancy officer. Parents who ignore the... more »
  • First rain, now heat as Tigers try to play at home this season

    September 19, 2015 12:28 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The hottest ticket in town Saturday will be to the LSU vs. Auburn match in Tiger Stadium – literally. WBRZ weather experts predict air temperatures to be between 92 and 94 degrees from the start of the game to halftime. That could push temperatures in the... more »

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