| By DREW BROACH | Deputy metro editor |
ATYPICAL ABORTION: The typical abortion patient in Louisiana is much like the typical abortion patient in the U.S.: in her 20s, unmarried and likely in her first trimester of pregnancy, according to state and federal data. But in Louisiana, there are two key differences. (Want more health and health care news? Sign up for our The Checkup newsletter.) FOUR MORE YEARS: Tulane University President Michael Fitts doubled the size of the school's endowment and steered the university through both the coronavirus pandemic and Hurricane Ida. Now the university’s governing board has decided to extend his contract until 2026. RESTED AND READY: Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas are hardly the only New Orleans Saints players looking to make a comeback this year from 2021 injuries. Here are three others who, if healthy, could make a difference. (Register for our Saints Insider newsletter.) Thanks for starting your Wednesday with us. Check the latest news all day on NOLA.com. D.B. | 