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NOLA Detox lands on Newsweek’s 2026 best residential treatment list
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NOLA Detox and Recovery Center in New Orleans was named to Newsweek and Statista’s 2026 list of America’s Best Residential Addiction Treatment Centers.
MOPE Clinic explains metabolic syndrome risks and home tracking tips
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MOPE Clinic in Metairie released an educational advisory on metabolic syndrome, outlining the five core risk factors, why symptoms can be misleading and how adults can monitor metabolic health at home.
Shelly Williamson Esnard tops 1.5 million Botox units
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Shelly Williamson Esnard, PA-C, says she has administered more than 1.5 million units of Botox as of 2025, a milestone that puts the Baton Rouge injector among the most experienced in the U.S. The figure underscores the scale of her practice, her…
MOPE Clinic warns weight loss can affect lean mass, not just fat
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MOPE Clinic in Metairie issued a tip sheet on preserving lean mass during significant weight loss, citing new research on incretin therapies and lifestyle programs.
High-traffic entryways need more frequent cleaning as weather and use add wear
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Shared building spaces see the most daily traffic and can accumulate dirt, moisture and surface wear faster than lower-use areas.
Tommy Calvert named Texas Democratic Party's Elected Official of the Year
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Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. will receive the Texas Democratic Party’s 2026 Elected Official of the Year award in Fort Worth, with party leaders citing his work on voting rights, immigration detention and local investment.
Third Wave Insurance names Paul Casey chief acquisition officer
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Third Wave Insurance appointed M&A veteran Paul Casey as chief acquisition officer on Oct. 1, 2026, as the brokerage platform pushes an aggressive acquisition plan.
Christiane Scarpino memoir wins NYC Big Book Award
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Christiane Scarpino’s memoir Missing Pieces won the NYC Big Book Award in New New Nonfiction (First time published), giving new visibility to a survivor account of the 1977 Mobil Oil Building bombing in New York City. The recognition spotlights a…
California mandates insurance coverage for FDA-cleared scalp cooling
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California has enacted Assembly Bill 1682, becoming the largest state to require insurance coverage for FDA-cleared scalp cooling for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
Chopin Law Firm wins $489,244 verdict against U.S. government after Coast Guard crash
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The Chopin Law Firm secured a $489,244.69 federal verdict for Moncell Collins after a bench trial in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Accessible transportation expands tourism access for mobility-impaired visitors
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Accessible transportation is becoming a key part of inclusive tourism in New Orleans and other destinations as travelers with mobility limitations plan trips around reliable vehicle access, trained drivers, and scheduling.
Izzy, An Octopus Tale wins NYC Big Book Award child education prize
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Izzy, An Octopus Tale by Charles Rawlings, MD, JD; Leah Perez; and Morgan Rawlings won the NYC Big Book Award’s Childrens Educational category.
Oak House Med Spa adds Candela Matrix skin renewal platform
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Oak House Med Spa & Wellness in Harahan, Louisiana, has added Candela’s Matrix platform to its aesthetic menu, expanding non-surgical skin renewal options for patients across ages and skin tones.
Oak House Med Spa highlights IPL and laser resurfacing for non-surgical skin rejuvenation
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Oak House Med Spa & Wellness Center in Harahan, Louisiana is promoting two non-surgical skin treatments from the Nordlys system as demand grows for aesthetic procedures with little downtime.
Businesses push chatbots beyond FAQs into workflows
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Businesses are expanding chatbots from simple Q&A tools into systems that can qualify leads, schedule appointments, collect intake details and route information into other software.
Rhino Web Studios on how often businesses should publish new content
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Rhino Web Studios says businesses should focus less on hitting a fixed posting target and more on publishing consistently, with useful content that fits their resources and audience.
Lost wage claims can shape personal injury damages
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Lost wage claims can be a major part of personal injury damages when an injury keeps someone from working in Baton Rouge and beyond.
Calais Dermatology adds GentleMax Pro Plus for laser treatments
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Calais Dermatology Associates in Baton Rouge is now offering the GentleMax Pro Plus, a dual-wavelength laser system used for hair removal, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions and skin rejuvenation.
Ourconic documentary to debut at PVIFF and stream same day on JaroGO
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Beyond the Diagnosis will premiere Nov. 6 at the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Atlanta and launch the same day on JaroGO in five countries.
Influential Women spotlights Lydia Patterson’s claims leadership career
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Influential Women is recognizing Lydia Patterson, a Senior Director of Claims with nearly 27 years in insurance and risk management, for her leadership in operational discipline, talent development and enterprise risk mitigation.
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