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Peach Festival sets new attendance record and provides millions in economic impact
The 2026 Ruston Peach Festival drew a record crowd of more than 35,000 people and generated an estimated $2.2 million economic impact for Lincoln Parish, continuing the event’s growth as one of north Louisiana’s premier festivals. With traditions such as the Peach Car Show and new attractions including...
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Two dozen violations found at Northern Louisiana Medical Center
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Ruston hospital has until Wednesday to submit detailed plan to avoid losing Medicare payment eligibility following review
North Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston appears to be on life support following a devastating laundry list of deficiencies found during a five-day inspection tour of the center last month by an eight-person team from the Louisiana Department of Health. The medical center, once the pride of north central Louisiana,...
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Claiborne Memorial Medical Center welcomes new family medicine residents
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center and the Willis-Knighton Health Rural Family Medicine Residency Program are preparing to welcome two new physicians who will begin their residency training in Claiborne Parish this summer. Hospital officials recently announced that Dr. Edgar Diaz and Dr. Carmen Linares will join the Rural Family Medicine Residency...
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“It is of the utmost concern to me that we have a strong medical community” – NLMC’s future critical to parish
Ruston has boasted a hospital for almost a century. Residents of Lincoln Parish hope not. However, it is no secret that the current version of a Ruston-based hospital — Northern Louisiana Medical Center — is under scrutiny, not only from residents of the area, but also from the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Landon Williams now a licensed Emergency Medical Technician
The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) Training Center congratulates Landon Williams on passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Cognitive Test to become a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). “We expect Landon to serve his community well through his commitment to emergency medical services. Thank you for...
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New VCOM facility will house mobile clinical units and disaster response hub
Construction has begun on the mobile medical unit storage and disaster response facility for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana. The facility is part of VCOM-Louisiana's CAREPATH project. CAREPATH is short for “VCOM Supports the Community: Assess, Respond, Engage, Provide Access, Treat, Heal.”. This facility, located at...
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Glenwood Regional Medical Center surgeon tells of alleged mismanagement, Bills not being paid on time
WEST MONROE (KTVE / KARD)—Two weeks ago KTVE / KARD heard from the Glenwood Regional Medical Center CEO about where the hospital stands in its operation. He told of elevators that did not work and entire floors of the hospital operational. Dr. Mark Boersma, who is also the Chief Medical Officer painted a picture of […]
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VCOM receives two grants to support CAREPATH Mobile Medical Unit and Disaster Relief Response Facility
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Living Well Foundation has awarded VCOM-Louisiana two grants to support its CAREPATH Mobile Medical Unit and Disaster Relief Response Facility. The grants total $234,000. Construction began in early June on the facility at 3610 Concordia Street in Monroe. It will house mobile medical units provided...
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First class of St. Francis’ internal medicine residency graduates
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Ten doctors graduated from the inaugural class of St. Francis’ internal medicine residency program Friday. Nine of those graduates will now serve as doctors in North Louisiana. Half of them will soon begin work at St. Francis Medical Center. One of those graduates was Dr....
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Longtime family physicians join Willis Knighton Primary Care Ruston
Four well-known family physicians in Ruston have joined the Willis Knighton Physician Network to practice as Willis Knighton Primary Care Ruston. Continuing to serve the community as Willis Knighton physicians are Johnathan C. Baines, MD; Kenneth P. Metoyer MD; Shane Phillips, MD; and William P. Sanders, MD. Prior to the...
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Northern Louisiana Medical Center introduces new executive leadership team
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston has named new executive leadership, including a chief executive officer, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer. According to the hospital, Monica Adams was named chief executive officer, Arnie Young was named chief operating officer and Jennifer Patton was...
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NLMC announces leadership changes; LDH confirms site visit
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed that its Health Standards Section recently conducted an on-site survey at Northern Louisiana Medical Center, a move that comes amid heightened public concerns about patient care. Amy Whitehead, spokesperson for the Louisiana Department of Health, confirmed the survey activities but said the agency...
jacksonparishjournal.com
JoLynn Smith of JP Ambulance Service District named EMS Instructor of the Year
Anyone who has ever experienced their expertise knows that the Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) has one of the best Emergency Medical Service departments you would ever want to find. The administration and staff of the JPASD have always known the secret behind their success in handling medical emergencies,...
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New multispecialty healthcare clinic opens in West Monroe
Ochsner LSU Health has opened its 7th Street Multispecialty Clinic, bringing primary care, pulmonary services and sports medicine together in one location. The clinic is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; appointments can be scheduled at 318-330-7168.
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Glenwood Regional CEO & Chief Medical Officer addresses allegations of mismanagement, Some of which he calls ‘rumors’
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Allegations of mismanagement…and malfunctioning equipment at West Monroe’s Glenwood Hospital. But what is the truth of the situation and what is rumor? In an exclusive interview, Monday, from the CEO and Chief Medical Officer, he says some of the things to be concerned about are real, such as low patient […]
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Ochsner LSU Health to open clinic in West Monroe
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On May 28, 2026, Ochsner LSU Health announced that it will celebrate the opening of Ochsner LSU Health – 7th Street Multispecialty Clinic with a ribbon-cutting on June 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM. According to officials, the new clinic will expand access to coordinated care in West Monroe, La., by […]