Baton Rouge General Medical Center

02/14/2026

Sending lots of love! XOXO 💗💘

02/13/2026

Big news for the Capitol High Lions 🦁 and the whole North Baton Rouge community!

Today, we celebrated the opening of the Lion’s Den Food Pantry at Capitol High - a fully stocked space right on campus to help students and families access healthy, reliable food.

Made possible through generous support from the Charles Lamar Family Foundation and the Joe Burrow Foundation, and in partnership with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and LSU AgCenter, this pantry is more than shelves and snacks. It’s a step toward stronger focus in the classroom, less stress at home, and better health all around.

02/11/2026

Dr. Desi Valentine never misses an opportunity to serve those in need. A native of Morgan City, she is a family medicine physician deeply committed to reducing health disparities through education, prevention, and compassionate care.



Staying close to home, Dr. Valentine completed medical school in New Orleans and went on to finish her residency at Baton Rouge General’s Family Medicine Residency Program where she now proudly serves as program director. Her dedication to training the next generation of physicians is matched only by her passion for improving community health.

Throughout her career, Dr. Valentine has played an active role in expanding access to care across the region. She helped launch a school-based clinic serving a local elementary school in partnership with Baton Rouge General, providing primary care while also supervising resident physicians. She also established a community advisory panel for the residency program, strengthening collaboration between BRG and the communities it serves.

Her outreach efforts extend across the city and beyond, from participating in health fairs and providing sports physicals for youth athletes to volunteering with local churches to promote family wellness and meaningful community connection. Dr. Valentine remains closely tied to her roots through ongoing charitable support within her hometown church in Morgan City, continuing to give back to the community that shaped her.

02/06/2026

We usually wear a lot of blue at Baton Rouge General, but today we wore red for heart month to raise awareness for women’s heart health ❤️

02/06/2026

All love! 🎾 Professional Tennis Player and currently #1 in doubles in the world Neal Skupski stopped by BRG this week! Joined by LSU Men’s Tennis Head Coach Danny Bryan, Dr. William Varnado, Dr. Jake Wood, Dr. Keith Kellum and FNP Lauren Guidry were all smiles for a picture.

All this tennis talk is getting us excited about next week - Baton Rouge General and are the presenting sponsors for Steve Carter Baton Rouge ATP Challenger. See you on the court!

02/05/2026

Join us for a vein health screening with the Baton Rouge General Heart and Vascular experts. Get answers before small problems turn into bigger ones. Register today for the February 10 screening or any upcoming date!

Baton Rouge General employees are not eligible to participate in this screening. Vein health is often overlooked -- especially if there are no cosmetic symptoms like varicose or spider veins -- but if left untreated you could have a higher risk of developing serious issues like blood clots and deep....

02/04/2026

Everyone sees healthcare prices are rising - BRG is doing something about it. Discover how our own Verity health plan is transforming the way employers manage care and trim expenses.

aton Rouge General’s Verity HealthNet partners with nearly 100 self-funded employer groups across Louisiana to deliver lower monthly premiums and deductibles.

02/03/2026

Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, leadership, and lasting contributions of Black Americans who have helped shape our culture and community. This year, Baton Rouge General is proud to spotlight a few of our team members whose passion, dedication, and impact make a difference every day at BRG and beyond.

Annette Lakhdar has been a familiar and trusted face at BRG for more than 22 years. Her passion for patient care shines through her work as a lead medical assistant with Primary Care Group and at BRG’s Highland Road Express Care. A true people person, Annette goes beyond the walls of BRG, regularly serving the community, volunteering at local BRG health fairs and vaccination drives, and never missing the annual Baton Rouge Wellness Expo. Her commitment to supporting and improving the well-being of our community is felt by all who meet her.

01/31/2026

It was a chilly, but exciting morning at the ! We love being part of this event and seeing all the hard work and dedication of the runners (especially in freezing temps!) See y’all next year 💜💛💚

01/29/2026

Don't let the freezing temps rain on your parade this Saturday! If you're running the Mardi Gras Mambo 10K & 15K this weekend, we've got some tips to help you prepare for this cold weather run! 💜

01/26/2026

Temperatures will continue to remain freezing through tonight and we want you not only to be warm, but also safe! Winter home fires result in 30% of all fire deaths, so please keep these home heating safety tips in mind.