Louisiana has ranked dead last 16 out of the 19 years the United Health Foundation has conducted its annual state health rankings. While it may not have been a cause to celebrate, Louisiana’s jump from 49 to 47 in the group’s 2009 report gave many a reason to hope. “A lot of things people thought were not possible in Louisiana are suddenly possible,” said Dr. Charlie Brown, chairman of the steering committee for the Louisiana Campaign fo ... Jump to full article >>