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In a significant medical breakthrough, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human
October 20, 2021 1:16 PM
In a noteworthy step towards the goal of eventually using animal organs in medically necessary transplants, a doctor and his team successfully surgically attached a pig's kidney to a human on a temporary basis, National Public Radio (NPR) reports . On September 25, a New York transplant surgeon named... more » -
Cold weather creating vaccine backlog, scheduling mess for pharmacists Play Video
February 23, 2021 6:26 PM
BATON ROUGE – Frustration is building at some local pharmacies. While the list of those waiting to get vaccinated are growing, the amount of vaccines being delivered are dwindling. The Louisiana Department of Health says the cold weather last week is delaying shipments. “ We’ve been steadily getting in... more » -
Teachers aware it may take a while before they get their first vaccine shot Play Video
February 21, 2021 2:52 PM
BATON ROUGE – Starting Monday, teachers and staff will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards extended the priority list to include educators, though the process may take a while. "The biggest thing is we’re just going to have to be patient because it's... more » -
Mary Bird Perkins OLOL Cancer Center now vaccinating staff
December 28, 2020 1:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center has started to vaccinate their staff as of Monday. Within the last two weeks, the oncologists were all vaccinated and now their staff starts today. The vaccination process will start with direct patient caregivers... more » -
Military veterans could be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine Play Video
December 27, 2020 11:14 PM
GONZALES - Military veterans could be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after health care workers, nursing homes, and those who are at most risk of contracting the coronavirus . " I think it's fantastic because I don't want to die with this COVID .... more » -
LSU Health Shreveport technology plays important role in Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine development Play Video
December 24, 2020 6:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU research helped lay the foundation for quick development of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 , the first vaccine distributed in the U.S. The Pfizer vaccine uses messenger RNA, or mRNA, to prompt the body to prepare to ward off the virus. Long before COVID-19... more » -
Louisiana anticipating over 79,000 doses of vaccine this week Play Video
December 20, 2020 5:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health announced on Sunday that this coming week 79,500 doses of the Moderna vaccine will make its way to the state. COVID VACCINE UPDATE: We anticipate receiving 79,500 doses of newly authorized Moderna vaccine this coming week. — Louisiana Department... more » -
Pfizer announces its COVID vaccine is 95% effective, plans to seek emergency authorization 'within days' Play Video
November 18, 2020 7:15 AM
While over 11 million people in the U.S. battle cases of coronavirus, researchers have been hard at work in securing a vaccine to ward off the deadly effects of COVID-19, and as of Wednesday, Pfizer and its partner company BioNTech have announced success in this regard. BREAKING: We... more » -
'Very encouraging' COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial coming to Baton Rouge Play Video
July 20, 2020 9:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - Meridian Clinical Research is looking for volunteers right here in Baton Rouge for a coronavirus vaccine clinical trial. They need anywhere from 350 to 500 adults to participate in the study. Those who are in the high-risk category for getting COVID-19 or those who are considered... more » -
Thursday's Health Report Play Video
February 21, 2019 7:00 PM
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129-year-old pharmacy in White Castle will take you back in time Play Video
October 13, 2018 10:30 PM
WHITE CASTLE- Charlton Bajon’s Pharmacy in White Castle has been filling prescriptions for 129 years, but picking up your medicine isn't the only reason to stop by. “A living museum of sorts, that's right,” said Bajon. You'll also get a heavy dose of history from Charlton Bajon, the... more » -
Police: Pharmacy employee in Thibodaux arrested for stealing medicine
April 17, 2017 5:53 PM
THIBODAUX – A woman was arrested after police say she stole medicine from the pharmacy she was an employee of in Thibodaux. The Thibodaux Police Department arrested 20-year-old Cammie Michelle Seago for theft of goods and distribution of oxycodone. On Thursday, April 13 around 12:30 p.m. Seago used... 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 » -
Elderly man threatens wife with shotgun after refusing to take medication
February 4, 2017 5:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police arrested an elderly man Saturday morning after he threatened to shoot his wife with a shotgun during a domestic dispute. An officer arrived at a home on Azrock Ave. after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance involving a weapon. Upon arrival, the officer spoke... more » -
Three Louisiana men indicted for scheme to sell stolen HIV meds
October 6, 2016 5:05 PM
BATON ROUGE – Federal prosecutors say four people, including three Louisiana residents, were indicted for conspiracy to sell stolen HIV medicine. According to United States Attorney Walt Green, 35-year-old Alvin Watts,III, 35-year-old Troy Taylor, 37-year-old Broderick "Chris" Landry and 38-year-old Francis Asiedu Debrah were indicted with conspiracy to possess,... more » -
Federal help for uninsured residents needing prescriptions
August 24, 2016 1:26 PM
BATON ROUGE – Federal health officials announced Wednesday that the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program has been activated for the areas affected by last week’s historic flooding. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the program pays for prescription medications for anyone without health insurance who was... more » -
Conversation about racial divide in Baton Rouge continues tonight Play Video
February 17, 2016 6:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - A discussion about plans to develop a medical corridor along Perkins Road near Bluebonnet ballooned into a discussion about race and inequality Wednesday afternoon. The zoning commission of the metro council was set to talk about the proposal when an emotional - and often loud -... more »