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Communi-Health Services breaks ground on new Monroe facility
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - CommuniHealth Services held a groundbreaking ceremony today for an upcoming health center designed to expand medical access for low-income families and underserved residents in the Monroe area. The new facility, which organizers hope to open by January 2028, will offer a n extensive range of health...
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St. Francis Medical Center reflects on lessons from the 2026 winter storm
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - In January of 2026, the ArkLaMiss saw massive ice accumulation from a weekend storm full of snow and sleet. “If you can’t get in within an hour, that can be a window between life and death, and so early action in trauma in general is an important thing,” explained Dr. Mohamed Bakeer, a surgeon with St. Francis Medical Center.
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Adams resigns as NLMC CEO after less than three months
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is undergoing another leadership change after CEO Monica Adams resigned less than three months after taking the position, according to an announcement from the hospital Monday. NLMC said Adams resigned for personal and family reasons. Chief Operating Officer Arnie Young has been named interim CEO effective...
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New health inspection report shows 12 alleged violations at NLMC
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Inspectors with the Louisiana Department of Health’s Health Standards Section are continuing to look into alleged violations at Northern Louisiana Medical Center (NLMC) in Ruston. During their third visit to the hospital since June 1, 2026, inspectors cited a dozen alleged violations at NLMC, down from 24 in the first report and 14 in the second.
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Omicron Iota Omega Chapter receives West Monroe Community Champion Award for commitments to environmental services
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Omicron Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was recognized with the West Monroe Community Champion Award during the Ouachita Green Awards Luncheon. West Monroe Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell presented the award, honoring the chapter’s environmental service efforts and commitment to improving the community throughout 2025. Among […]
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CEO at Northern Louisiana Medical Center resigns months into the job; interim chief named
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Monica Adams has resigned as the chief executive officer at Northern Louisiana Medical Center (NLMC), just months into the role. Adams cited personal and family reasons for her departure, the hospital said in a Facebook post. She was named CEO earlier this summer along with a new chief operating officer and chief nursing officer.
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Hospital Service District No. 1 begins work on future of Lincoln Parish healthcare
Hospital Service District No. 1 officially began operating Monday, electing its leadership and putting the legal and financial mechanisms in place that will allow the newly created district to begin its work on the future of healthcare in Lincoln Parish. The five-member Board of Commissioners held its inaugural meeting Monday...
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Jackson Parish Hospital Announces Winners of Quarter 2 Community Photo Contest
In October 2023, Jackson Parish Hospital (JPH) launched the Community Photography Contest to celebrate the history, beauty, and unique scenery of the communities we serve, captured through the lenses of those who call them home. Winning images from this contest are proudly displayed throughout the hospital, showcasing the landscapes, landmarks, and moments that make our region so special.
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Allegiance Medical Clinic Northside Family Practice opens in Ruston
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is pleased to announce the official opening of Allegiance Medical Clinic Northside Family Practice, located at 1402 Celebrity Drive in Ruston. Clayton Branton, MD, and Sarah Snowden, PA, have moved into the Northside clinic and will begin seeing family medicine patients at the new location on...
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NICU remodel almost complete!
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - We’re getting closer to a complete remodel of the St. Francis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Francis Medical Center. “We just celebrated our 113th birthday at St. Francis, so we’re here; we’re a pillar in this community. We want to be what the community needs,” says Christa Lewis, Senior Director of Women’s and Children’s Services at St. Francis.
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Sterlington welcomes St. Francis Primary Care Clinic
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Sterlington Business Alliance and Monroe Chamber of Commerce welcomed St. Francis Primary Care Clinic to Sterlington Friday afternoon. The clinic is located on Highway 165 North and expands access to immediate medical care for Sterlington area residents. Dr. Harry Hawthorne, III will be on staff....
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Northeast Delta Human Service Authority starts new behavioral health institute
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Northeast Delta Human Service Authority is launching a behavioral health institute. It is called the Evidence to Practice Institute. This is where the NDHSA will research new ways on how to better to take care of their patients. “We’re focusing on more behavioral health, substance...
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LPPJ appoints five to new Hospital Service District board
Lincoln Parish now knows who its new Hospital Service District No. 1 board members are after five people were appointed to that entity during Tuesday’s Lincoln Parish Police Jury August 2026 meeting at the Lincoln Parish Courthouse. “The Jury’s been aware of what’s going on within our (new) hospital...
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Jackson Parish Hospital Selects Ivery Johnson as August “WOW” Award Recipient
The Jackson Parish Hospital invites local residents to join in the celebration of Ivery Johnson, Patient Access Representative at Jackson Parish Hospital Family Care Clinic, being selected as the ‘WOW’ Award recipient for the month of August. Ivery was nominated for the positivity, care, and kindness she shows...