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• Southern University offering free health screenings, healthcare career resources on Thursday

  April 8, 2026 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Free health screenings and healthcare career resources will be available at Southern University on Thursday. The free resources are a part of the National Medical Association's PrEP Rally, an event designed to prepare students and community members for careers in healthcare. The health screenings will... more »

• Thursday's Health Report: American Heart Association shares three ways to stay healthy this summer Play Video

  June 26, 2025 4:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Summertime often means different routines, especially if you have school-age children. The American Heart Association is encouraging families to stay safe at home and on vacation. The AHA is sharing three easy ways to support your family's wellbeing during summer break. First, with kids... more »

• Baton Rouge General to provide free monthly vein screenings starting this month Play Video

  February 3, 2025 5:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Starting this month, Baton Rouge General Medical Center will offer free once-a-month vein screenings. The screenings include a brief exam with an ultrasound to look at superficial leg veins. Conditions that indicate a person may need vein screening include swelling, ulcers, varicose veins, spider veins,... more »