When the Baton Rouge Mid City General Hospital announced plans to close their ER, Together Baton Rouge leaders swung into action. 50 leaders gathered at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center with a letter to the CEO requesting assistance; they argue that the planned closures will result in increased death rates overall. Leaders are also challenging the Louisiana Governor and Baton Rouge General to create a solution.

Group Seeks Help to Keep ER Open, The Advocate

ER Closure Dire, The Advocate