LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes that can detect potential cardiac disease in around 15 seconds for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health, a Louisiana resident and LSU grad, says this project is near and dear to him not only to ensure the community he lives in stays heart-healthy, but also that…

cut 12 (12) “…and then some.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Canada this week for the Acadian World Congress. Nungesser says the Acadian World Congress is a great opportunity to highlight Canadians’ unique relationship with the Bayou State.

cut 6 (10) “…to Louisiana.”

A new pill for mothers suffering from postpartum depression is showing success. According to Chief Medical Officer for United Health Care Dr. Kevin Stephens, one in five women experience pregnancy related mental health conditions, and he says there wasn’t much treatment success before Zurzuvae (zur-ZOO-vay), which is now available in pill form.

cut 7 (10) “…tremendous job.”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is rolling out the On The Road Again Initiative to help noncustodial parents get their driver’s license back if it’s been suspended due to unpaid child support. Though it doesn’t start until September 1, Konitra Jack with DCFS encourages anyone who thinks they could be eligible to reach out to DCFS, since even if they aren’t eligible for this exact initiative, there’s likely another DCFS initiative that they do qualify for.

Cut 15 (08) “…opportunity to help.”

On the Road Again will run until October 31.