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Richwood Pharmacy now open at new location in Monroe
RICHWOOD, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Richwood Pharmacy officially marked a major milestone Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in Monroe. Located at 1666 Richwood Road, Suite 2, community members, local business representatives, patients, family members and community leaders celebrated the pharmacy’s opening and continued commitment to serving residents. Guests were invited to […]
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Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates arrival of Bayou Phoenix Regenerative Medicine in West Monroe
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A new healthcare provider focused on regenerative and wellness-based treatments has officially joined the West Monroe community. According to the City of West Monroe, Bayou Phoenix Regenerative Medicine recently opened its doors at 3808 Cypress Street, bringing a range of patient-focused services designed to support healing, improve function, and enhance […]
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New coverage options may make healthcare more affordable
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — As rising healthcare costs continue to cause stress for many Americans, Charlotte West, Vice President of Surest at UnitedHealthcare, shares tips for managing healthcare expenses and understanding the options available. For more information, watch the video posted above.
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Meta data center pollution permit doesn’t account for all its emissions, Sierra Club says
An environmental group argues Louisiana officials did not account for all of the harmful emissions Meta’s data center in Richland Parish will produce when it approved the facility’s Clean Air Act permit revisions in June.
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Forest Haven Nursing Home Announces August Activity Schedule
The tremendously dedicated and caring administration and staff of Forest Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, located at 175 Thrasher Drive in Jonesboro, go to great lengths to make sure that their residents enjoy a full schedule of daily activities designed to enhance their educational, emotional, and spiritual well-being. See...
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NLMC claims latest LDH revisit clears remaining condition-level deficiencies; official report still pending
Northern Louisiana Medical Center says state health regulators have cleared the remaining condition-level deficiencies cited during a July inspection, marking what could be a significant step in the hospital’s effort to restore full Medicare compliance. In a statement provided to the Lincoln Parish Journal on Wednesday, NLMC CEO Monica...
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Acadian Ambulance renewed for five more years in Ouachita Parish
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KNOE) - For the next half of a decade, Acadian Ambulance will continue to respond to calls in Ouachita Parish. This comes after the Ouachita Council of Governments extended the contract. “I think while we’ve been here, we’ve provided the greatest response that this parish has seen,”...
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Claiborne Memorial Medical Center conducts emergency preparedness drill
On Wednesday, July 15, Claiborne Memorial Medical Center conducted a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Drill with the assistance of several community partners who helped plan and execute the exercise. Participating agencies included:. Chief Deputy Brian Driskill, Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Department. Dennis Butcher, Director, Claiborne Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness. Todd...
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Walker says re-establishing quality hospital and emergency room care is critical to city’s future
As concerns continue to mount over the future of healthcare in Lincoln Parish, Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker says maintaining quality healthcare is essential not only for residents but also for the city’s continued economic growth. Those concerns have intensified in recent months after state and federal regulators cited Northern...
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Ruston hospital improves progress following July inspection, still has more than a dozen alleged violations
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Health Standards Section showed more than a dozen alleged violations at Northern Louisiana Medical Center (NLMC) in Ruston.
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St. Francis Medical Center holds blessing and ribbon-cutting for medicine services
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today, St. Francis Medical Center held a blessing and ribbon-cutting for the family medicine, sports medicine, and osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic. SFMC joined with VCOM-Louisiana to offer these three services and to use for a training site for future physicians.
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New St. Francis clinic opens near ULM, aims to grow local doctor pipeline
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A new St. Francis clinic near ULM is now open, and leaders say it could make it easier for families across Monroe to get care—while also training the next generation of doctors to serve the community long-term. The St. Francis Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and...
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Lincoln Parish Police Jury establishes a hospital service district
LINCOLN PARISH, La. (KNOE) - The Lincoln Parish Police Jury establishes a hospital service district is meant to tackle health care issues across Lincoln Parish. It will be governed by a five member advisory board appointed by the Jury. “When other discussions come up about health care needs and what...
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Christian Foster Earns EMT Certification
The administrators and staff of the Jackson Parish Ambulance Service (JPAS) Training Center are proud to announce that Christian Foster has passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Cognitive Test to become a licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). “Thank you for trusting Jackson Parish Ambulance Service Training...
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Phase II of St. Francis NICU remodel underway
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The St. Francis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has been under a remodel since late last year. It’s the first huge construction project for the over 46-year-old facility. This remodel adds more rooming-in rooms where parents can stay with their child and a dedicated milk preparation...
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Harris on History: Healing Ruston
For more than 120 years, Ruston’s hospitals have cared for generations of Lincoln Parish residents, evolving from a small private hospital into today’s modern medical center. The names on the buildings have changed, medical technology has advanced beyond imagination, and ownership has shifted from private physicians to nonprofit organizations and corporate healthcare systems. Yet one mission has remained unchanged: providing quality healthcare close to home.
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Emergency room doctor forever honored at St. Francis
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - St. Francis Hospital dedicated a family consultation room Friday to Dr. Charles Blackmon. Blackmon was an emergency room physician who spent 27 years at the St. Francis facility. The room is located inside the ER department that Blackmon helped create. Friends, former colleagues and family members...
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month highlights need for care and support
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — July is Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which focuses on improving access to care, addressing systemic health disparities and breaking generational stigmas. Roderick Williams, CEO of Guidance Center for Behavioral Health, says recognizing the challenges minority communities face is an important step...
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Pilots for Patients breaks ground on new Monroe facility
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Pilots for Patients marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of a new facility in Monroe, a project aimed at expanding the nonprofit’s ability to connect patients with critical medical care. City officials joined organization leaders and supporters for the ceremony, celebrating the impact Pilots for Patients has made since its […]