Charenton
Charenton, LA · Health
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As St. Tammany grows, Bush residents worry construction ‘dirt pit’ will harm quality of life
Erica Olmstead bought her property in Bush, Louisiana, in 2022 thinking it would be her forever home. Olmstead, a disabled veteran suffering from chronic bronchitis and other respiratory issues, moved from Covington to the rural forested community of ranchers and homesteaders, thinking it would provide her clean water, clean air and peace.
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Downtown New Orleans Healthcare Institutions are Expanding their Role Beyond Traditional Healthcare
Healthcare has long been one of Downtown New Orleans’ economic anchors. Now, some of its largest institutions are looking beyond their traditional roles to the broader issue of the health and stability of the people who make up the region’s workforce. “Hospitals and healthcare institutions, including universities, have...
Unfiltered with Kiran
‘Water in the canal is almost clearer than the water in my tub’ | Maurepas residents tired of dirty water
MAUREPAS — Clean water is something most people just expect to come out of their taps. For many areas in Livingston Parish, it’s been an ongoing concern over their discolored water and whether it’s safe to consume. Residents in Maurepas are now questioning why they’re paying higher rates for water that runs anywhere from pale […] The post ‘Water in the canal is almost clearer than the water in my tub’ | Maurepas residents tired of dirty water appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .
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Neighbors, clean air groups want to pump the brakes on Hyundai steel mill pollution permit
The 1,700-acre facility is set to officially break ground Sept. 4, three days after the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality holds a meeting where the public can provide feedback on the company’s air pollution permit.
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CareSouth Wins Federal Award to Expand Health Care in North Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — A North Baton Rouge health care provider is receiving a federal investment aimed at expanding access to medical services in a community where residents often face barriers to comprehensive care. Capitol City Family Health Center Inc., which operates as CareSouth Medical & Dental, has been...
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Central Louisiana Welcomes a New Group of EMTs
Alexandria, La. (UrbanCast: 8/26/2026) – 11 new emergency medical technicians are beginning the next chapter of their EMS careers after completing training at the National EMS Academy’s Central Louisiana campus. Through 12 weeks of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience, these students are well-prepared to provide skilled emergency care to patients across Central Louisiana.
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Our Lady of the Lake, Mary Bird Perkins announces joint radiation therapy program
BATON ROUGE — Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced a renewed partnership for radiation therapy on Thursday. The collaboration, the hospitals said, will expand capabilities and capacity for the Adaptive Radiation Therapy Program to patients throughout the Capital Region. Officials said that the...
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Central Louisiana Welcomes a New Group of EMTs
August 26, 2026 – 11 new emergency medical technicians are beginning the next chapter of their EMS careers after completing training at the National EMS Academy’s Central Louisiana campus. Through 12 weeks of classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience, these students are well-prepared to provide skilled emergency care to patients across Central Louisiana.
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I-TEAM: Family says loved one died of neglect at Baton Rouge nursing home labeled among worst in U.S.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Less than 24 hours after a report on White Oak Post Acute Care, a family says their loved one died of neglect at the Baton Rouge nursing home, which federal regulators have designated as one of the most problematic in the country. Sky Wheeler said...
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Destrehan Chiropractor Swaps Old Vet Clinic for Medical-Spa Menu on River Road
Chiropractic Total Wellness Center threw open the doors of its new home at 14074 River Road in Destrehan this week, marking both a relocation and a significant expansion of services for the practice led by Dr. Melissa Arceneaux-Vinterella. The clinic held a grand opening celebration on Thursday, August 20, from 3 to 7 p.m., with a food truck, music and giveaways drawing neighbors into the River Road corridor.
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I-TEAM: Baton Rouge nursing home labeled one of the most problematic in the country
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge nursing home off of Sherwood Forest near I-12 has been designated by federal regulators as one of the most problematic in the country, carrying a label that requires immediate improvements. White Oak Post Acute Care is listed by the Centers for Medicare...
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
Ascension Parish Council receives Donaldsonville hospital district update
West Ascension Parish Hospital Chief Executive Officer Shelton Anthony provided a presentation to the Ascension Parish Council during the Aug. 20 meeting in Gonzales. Following the presentation, some of the council members expressed concerns over audit findings. Anthony said during his remarks that the hospital board has committed to building...
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A year after the Smitty's fire, cancer-causing chemicals are still flowing freely into waterways
ROSELAND — A year after an explosion at Smitty's Supply, an independent tester said toxic chemicals are still making their way into the Tangipahoa River. Scott Smith has been testing local waterways on his own for the past year, collecting more than 300 samples across 75 different sites. He...
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Park Ridge Achievement Academy in Baker temporarily closes due to COVID spike
BAKER - Park Ridge Achievement Academy in Baker will be closed Friday due to a spike in COVID cases among students and staff. "We are currently experiencing a short cycle of illness moving through the school community. This one-day cancellation will provide an opportunity for students and staff to remain home, help reduce further spread, and allow for additional cleaning and disinfecting of the campus," the Baker School System said.