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American Red Cross co presidents Mihir Babbar and Corinne David pose Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Capitol High School in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU Red Cross Club saves lives by installing fire alarms in Baton Rouge homes

By Camryn Chehreh November 20, 2024

The LSU Red Cross Club hosted its second annual Sound the Alarm to spread fire safety awareness within the Baton Rouge community. On Nov. 16, the club and volunteers teamed up at Capitol High School to...

A gratitude board sits on a table at the Self-Care Fair held Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at the LSU Library on Tower Drive in Baton Rouge, La.

The Student Health Center holds annual ‘Self-Care Fair’ to teach students about self-care as finals approach

By Sarah Walton | @sarahrosewalton November 14, 2024

With the end of the semester looming over students and stress building as the days get colder, the Student Health Center reminded the LSU community to take care of themselves with its annual Self-Care...

Dr Bouchard and his wife, Monique Chagon

Pennington Biomedical receives $1 million for postdoctoral fellows from former executive director

By Will Nickel & Jayden Nguyen | @WilNickel & @jaydenguyen_ May 31, 2023

Pennington Biomedical Research Center received a $1 million gift to help improve its postdoctoral research on Tuesday. The center’s former executive director, Dr. Claude Bouchard, and his wife, Monique...

Students at Ben Franklin High School in New Orleans cheer for Camille Sejud, front, while she spoke to hundreds of students Friday, March 31, 2023, for Transgender Day of Visibility.

Trans youth healthcare ban killed in Louisiana, giving LGBTQ+ community a rare win

By Piper Hutchinson | Louisiana Illuminator May 25, 2023

Note: Click here to see the Louisiana Illuminator's original reporting. A Louisiana Senate committee killed a proposed ban on gender affirming healthcare for transgender youth Wednesday, giving a...

The LSU Student Health Center on 56 Infirmary Drive, Baton Rouge on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

LSU Student Health Center experts weigh in on coronavirus prevention, risk factors

By Charles Fiske | @chuck_fiske February 26, 2020

The 2019 coronavirus has become a more substantial threat to the U.S., federal health officials said on Tuesday. The disease’s origins can be localized to Wuhan, China. The virus was discovered in...

The Student Health Center rests at its location on LSU's campus on Monday, April 2, 2018.

LSU Student Health Center offers free flu shots to students and faculty

By Reveille Staff Report September 23, 2019

 In preparation for the incoming flu season, the LSU Student Health Center (SHC) is providing vaccinations for students through October 7th-11th. They will be offered during and at the following locations...

The Student Health Center operates during its normal hours on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, on Infirmary Road.

Communities near LSU lead Baton Rouge in HIV, AIDS cases

By Anna Jones | @annajoneses April 12, 2019

Baton Rouge is ranked No. 5 in the nation for HIV and AIDS, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Additional studies from the Louisiana Department of Health have...

The Baton Rouge General Express Care sits on Nicholson on Drive on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Baton Rouge General will offer free health screenings Saturday

By Karli Carpenter | @karlicarpenter_ April 4, 2019

Baton Rouge General’s Express Care clinic at Nicholson Gateway will offer free cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screenings are open to everyone...

The Baton Rouge General Express Care sits on Nicholson on Drive on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Urgent care provides on campus medical treatment

By Raymond Constantino | @r_dog_3 March 19, 2019

University students now have multiple options for medical care on campus, with Baton Rouge General Express Care Urgent Care Clinic at Nicholson Gateway Apartments. The clinic opened in February to provide...

The Student Health Center rests at its location on LSU's campus on Monday, April 2, 2018.

More LSU students seek help from Lighthouse Program

By Karli Carpenter | @karlicarpenter_ February 8, 2019

More and more students have sought support and resources from the University's Lighthouse Program since 2016.In 2016, 53 students sought Lighthouse support or resources. That number jumped to 92 in...

LSU pathobiological sciences research assistant professor Paul Rider sits inside of the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019.

LSU professor creates malaria vaccine, receives LIFT2 grant

By Bailey Chauvin | @BaileyChauvin January 24, 2019

LSU Department of Pathobiological Sciences research assistant professor Paul Rider created a malaria vaccine that will receive financial support through a “Leverage Innovation for Technology...

The newly opened Lactation Room is found on the second floor of the LSU Student Union in Room 254 on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.

New lactation room unveiled in LSU Student Union

By Karli Carpenter | karlicarpenter_ January 11, 2019

A new lactation space with three private stations opened Friday after a ribbon cutting ceremony in LSU’s Student Union. The space is open to all mothers in the LSU community, including...