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October is Healthy Lung Month

WEBHealthy Lung Month – October, is a month set aside for lung health awareness—is recognized by the American Lung Association (ALA) and several health …

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Local Therapists Visit Jena Jr. High MedStart Students

WEBAs part of the Med-Start Program, hosted by the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center (Central LA AHEC), students at Jena Junior High School were …

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Jena native receives Doctor of Medicine

WEBJena native Dr. Cameron Gordon Windham graduated with his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Louisiana State University Health Shreveport on May 21 at the …

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Central LA AHEC Brings MedStart Program to LaSalle Parish Schools

WEBStudents at both LaSalle Junior High and Jena Junior High were visited for the second time last week by a healthcare professional with the MedStart Program, …

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Life saving treatment for Covid withheld from 1.8M state citizens …

WEBThe Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in conjunction with the Governor’s Office issued a memorandum (here) stating that all pharmacy claims for …

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Many Reasons to be Hopeful About 2024

WEBI think it is always important to assess where we are and where it seems we are going. To that end, I review here some of the numerous things about which we can …

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Working together for healthier communities

WEBSince its creation in 1994, The Rapides Foundation has sought to improve the health status of Central Louisiana by developing initiatives and strategies intended …

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Central LA AHEC kicks off its summer programs

WEBFor the 20th consecutive year, Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center (Central LA AHEC) has collaborated with LaSalle General Hospital, Hardtner …

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Water Problems With Manifest

WEBWater problems for customers of the Manifest-Rhinehart Water System continue to be an issue months after the system was merged with the Nebo Water …

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Central LA AHEC Kicks Off First Program in LaSalle

WEBCentral Louisiana Area Health Education Center (Central LA AHEC) is kicking off its 1st MedStart program this fall at five area junior high schools in LaSalle …

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The staff at the LaSalle Health Unit

WEBThe staff at the LaSalle Health Unit administered flu vaccine last week during the Drive-thru Flu Clinic at the LaSalle Parish Health Unit in Jena. The event was …

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New 988 Number Launches by LDH

WEBThe Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is launching a new marketing campaign aimed at raising awareness, destigmatizing the need for mental health …

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Hardtner to Close Life Phases Inpatient Unit

WEBThe Board and Management of Hardtner Medical Center have announced the closure of Hardtner Life Phases Inpatient Geriatric Mental Health Services, located …

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The Rapides Foundation Awards $3.4 million in healthcare grants

WEBThe Rapides Foundation has awarded seven grants totaling $3,392,313 to help meet the healthcare workforce needs of employers in Central Louisiana. Grants …

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Bill Advances for Stricter Seafood Labels

WEBBill Advances for Stricter Seafood Labels. The House Health and Welfare Committee advanced a bill last Wednesday that would require seafood sellers to clearly …

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Parish Water Systems Receive 2023 Grades

WEB7 systems earn A's while 2 earn D's Seven of LaSalle Parish’s 13 water systems received an “A” recently with the release of the Louisiana Department of …

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LGH hosts Community Connect Event

WEBLaSalle General Hospital hosted the Community Connect Event last month sponsored by Delta Regional Community Health System Development Program …

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Flu Vaccinations This Friday

WEBLaSalle Parish residents are encouraged to received their flu vaccinations by the Louisiana Department of Health and the department is offering the service this …

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