The first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in the state will start accepting patients from across Louisiana one week from today. Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge unveiled its new Perinatal Mental Health Unit today. Chief Nursing Officer Cheri Johnson says mental health is a significant concern among pregnant and postpartum women.
Cut 4 (08) “…along with depression.”
…and of those, 75-percent go untreated.

The lottery for licensed hunters to secure a permit for Louisiana’s first black bear hunt in 37 years opens Thursday. Louisiana Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan notes that black bears were removed from the endangered species list in 2016.
Cut 10 (12) “…a hunting season.”
A total of ten permits will be awarded.

Louisiana homeowners could see significant savings on property insurance through wind mitigation inspections, especially in the wake of increased premiums caused by recent hurricanes. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says homes with strong wind mitigation measures, such as having a Fortified Roof, can qualify for discounts on their insurance premiums, as they are less likely to suffer extensive damage during storms.
Cut 6 (10) “…for that expense.”
Some insurance companies have been withdrawing from the Louisiana market altogether due to the high risk of hurricane damage.

Governor Landry issues an executive order banning the use of critical race theory in K-through-12 public schools. In his executive order, Landry says, in his words, teaching children that they are currently or destined to be oppressed or to be an oppressor based on their race or origin has no place in the state’s classrooms.