The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approves a bill that would ban schools that receive state funding from serving lunches containing ultra-processed foods. Covington Republican Patrick McMath says childhood obesity is a real problem, and this legislation is step towards a healthier Louisiana.
Cut 13 (11) “…synthetic ingredients”
Alexandria Democrat Jay Luneau says why single out school lunches; why not include sugary alcoholic drinks that adults consume?
The measure passed on a four-three vote and heads to the Senate floor for more discussion.
Congressman Troy Carter will be announcing the relaunch of a bipartisan Men’s Health Caucus for the 119th Congress this morning. The Democrat from New Orleans says it’s a way for Republicans and Democrats to come together to encourage men to pay attention to their health.
Cut 7 (10) “…more purposeful lives.”
Carter says men often ignore the warning signs that their body gives, but if the engine light comes on their vehicle, they are quick to bring it to a mechanic.
Ground has been broken on The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. Ochsner Health says this will be Louisiana’s top hospital for kids. Chief medical officer for Ochsner Children’s Hospital, Doctor Butch Adolph…
Cut 11 (14) “…into one facility”
The new Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital is slated to open in early 2028.