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9th annual St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy Poor Man's Run
The Poor Man's Run returns for its 9th year. On Saturday, February 28th, at 8:00 AM, the St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy will host a 5K and a 1-Mile Fun Run. The event will be held at the ULM College of Pharmacy, 1800 Bienville Dr, Monroe, LA 71201. The...
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Parish-wide healthcare study identifies shortfalls, needs and potential long-term solutions
A comprehensive study of existing healthcare providers and services in Lincoln and nearby Parishes, designed to provide a strategic foundation for developing a long-term plan to address critical healthcare gaps in Lincoln Parish, was released today by the Lincoln Health Foundation. Conducted by national healthcare consulting firm Whitecap Health Advisors,...
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Willis Knighton Health breaks ground on medical office building
Willis Knighton Health broke ground Wednesday on its 90,000 square foot medical office building in Ruston. Dignitaries from the Office of the Mayor, City Council, Lincoln Parish Police Jury, Lincoln Parish School Board, and Louisiana Tech University, joined Willis Knighton leadership, Board of Trustees members and healthcare providers to officially kick off the project – a $50 million investment.
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Ouachita care center evacuates after power outage
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Members of the center report that the St. Joseph Assisted Living Center has been evacuated due to a power outage. According to Casy Spatafora, the director of the facility residents were moved from St. Joseph Assisted Living Center to the St. Joseph Continuing Care Center. Spatafora...
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Richland Refuels draws strong turnout
The Richland Parish Chamber of Commerce reported strong attendance and enthusiasm at its January Richland Refuels gathering, held Thursday morning, Jan. 8, at HeBrews Coffee & Eats. The Chamber said it was “blown away by the support” shown by local businesses, families and community members, noting the energy and conversations...
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Richardson Medical Center opens new Infusion Center, plans chemotherapy services expansion
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Richardson Medical Center planning expansion of services offered at new Infusion Center
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President of St. Francis Health to retire in 2027
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Saint Francis President Dr. Thomas Gullatt has announced he will be retiring on Jan. 8, 2027. He has been with the system since 1989. While being president, Gullatt has guided St. Francis Medical Center through sustained growth, operational excellence and enhanced community engagement. Jeremy Tinnerello, the...
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The Lincoln parish School Board expands healthcare clinics
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The Lincoln parish School Board expands healthcare clinics
LINCOLN PARISH, LA. (KNOE) - The Lincoln Parish School Board voted to expand their current agreement with Winn Community Health to two other campuses. Only six campuses in Lincoln Parish had clinics, a year in a half ago. School board members believe expanding clinics to Dubach Middle School and Ruston...
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The Infusion Center, which opened in October, provides infusion therapies for patients whose medications cannot be taken orally.
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Richardson Medical Center is expanding specialty healthcare services in Richland Parish with the opening of a new infusion center, offering patients access to a wider range of treatments close to home. The infusion center opened in October. It provides infusion therapies for patients whose medications cannot...
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Jackson Parish Hospital Honors Staff Members at Service Award Cermony
The Jackson Parish Hospital (JPH) held its annual Service Award Ceremony on Wednesday, December 17th, honoring the stafff members whose incredible dedication, unwavering loyalty and commitment help make the JPH mission possible. Those reaching milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service were recognized, as well as...
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Columbia native named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
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Ruston hospital announces collaboration between Allegiance Health System and Ochsner Health
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston announced that Allegiance Health System is partnering with Ochsner Health. NLMC officials said the collaboration will strengthen their commitment to exceptional care and a healthier future for the community. Allegiance Health System announced it has signed a letter of...
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St. Francis Earns Top ‘A’ Grade for Hospital Safety from The Leapfrog Group
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) – St. Francis has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit committed to advancing patient safety. Leapfrog assigns grades from “A” to “F” to general hospitals nationwide based on more than 30 performance measures, including errors, accidents, injuries, infections, and the systems in place to […]
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Cassidy Hall named Jackson Parish Hospital “WOW” Award Winner
Each month, the administration of the Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro honors an outstanding staff member who has best demonstrated the core beliefs of the health care facility with the “WOW” Award. For the month of December the selection is Cassidy Hall, Critical Access Hospital Coding & Billing...
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U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow announces engagement in social media post
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, Rep. Julia Letlow shared in a heartfelt post on “x” that she is engaged to be married to her now fiancé, Kevin Ainsworth. The proposal took place at the White House in Washington, D.C., where they were attending a Christmas party. Ainsworth is a former […]
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Louisiana Surgery Center Opens in North Louisiana
RUSTON, La – On Dec. 5, the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Louisiana Surgery Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new surgery center opened at 2480 Hwy 33 in Ruston. The Louisiana Surgery Center specializes in orthopedic, spine and ENT outpatient surgical services. According to its website,...