Louisiana Tumor Registry gets $1.8 million SEER Program contract, potential $17.7 million over 10 years - Public Health
The Louisiana Tumor Registry at LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health has been awarded a one-year, $1.8 million contract by the National Cancer Institute, with a potential of $17.7 million total over 10 years, to continue its cancer registry work as part of the SEER Program. The Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program award […]
1st-of-its-kind Study Associates Obesity with Poorer Stroke Outcomes in Non-White Patients - Public Health
New Orleans, LA – Research led by LSU Health New Orleans faculty has found that obesity contributed to poorer outcomes in non-white patients who had hemorrhagic strokes. It is one of the few studies examining outcomes of patients with obesity following intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) and is the first such study conducted within the stroke belt […]
LSU SPH and Healthcare Service Division Team to Receive the 2018 ACP Quality Connect: Champion Award - Public Health
The American College of Physicians Center for Quality has announced that the LSU Health Science Center Team, composed of members from both the School of Public Health and Healthcare Services Division, will receive the 2018 ACP Quality Connect: Champion Award. This award was given at the 5th annual ACP Quality Connect Luncheon on Thursday, April […]
Erica J. Washington, PhD Student in Epidemiology receives the Reverend Connie Thomas Award - Public Health
This year, Erica J. Washington, PhD student in the School of Public Health Epidemiology Program, was presented with The Reverend Connie Thomas Award in honor and appreciation of her years of service and dedication to Luke’s House, the community and her robust work in the field of healthcare. Erica was honored with this award on […]