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Senior Helpers Lafayette Achieves Prestigious CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification
LAFAYETTE, La. — Senior Helpers, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care services, is the first home care company certified in Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP). On July 27, 2026, locally owned Senior Helpers Lafayette joined the list of Senior Helpers CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certified locations.
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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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Jessica Moroux – Acadiana Hyperbarics: Supporting the Body’s Capacity to Heal
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:36 — 72.2MB) Jessica Moroux, owner of Acadiana Hyperbarics in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the personal experiences that led her to the field, and her belief in giving the body the conditions it needs to heal and function at its best.
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Josh Guillory’s malfeasance trial in St. Martin spoil bank removal case rescheduled
The malfeasance trial of former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory over an allegedly illegal spoil bank removal in St. Martin Parish has been delayed. Guillory was in court in St. Martin Parish on Monday where his trial was pushed back to Nov. 16. In February, a St. Martin Parish grand jury...
Abbeville Meridional
Abbeville pharmacies push back against school district
Letter from school district warns employees they may see $11.81 prescription fee added to each prescription; Local pharmacist says letter is wrong; small pharmacies not tacking on any extra cost to bill. Three Abbeville pharmacies in Vermilion Parish are not happy with the Vermilion Parish Public School District. The reason...
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Al Patin started out as a nurse in Lafayette. He'll soon oversee eight hospitals in New Orleans.
When Al Patin started as a cardiac nurse at Lafayette General Hospital after he graduated from college in 1997, he was set for a career: He was going to be a heart nurse for the rest of his life. But then he started taking notice of things around him. The...
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Dr. De’Angellica Vaughn-Allen joins Opelousas General in August
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Dr. De’Angellica Vaughn-Allen will join the medical staff at Opelousas General Health System in August 2026, establishing a new specialized service line for infectious disease. Dr. Vaughn-Allen specializes in complex infection management and primary medical care for patients with HIV and sepsis. Lance Armentor,...
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Ochsner Lafayette General wins multiple awards for heart and stroke care
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Ochsner Lafayette General, along with additional Ochsner Health hospitals and partners, have received multiple American Heart Association Get with theGuidelines® achievement awards. The award is for demonstrating commitment to following the latest, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save...
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Lafayette lands AARP grant to expand Greenhouse Senior Center
The city of Lafayette is one of only seven Louisiana communities selected to receive an AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant , securing $15,000 to improve outdoor amenities at the Greenhouse Senior Center. The grant, awarded to Lafayette Consolidated Government's Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department , will fund new shaded seating, a community garden and a gazebo at the Greenhouse Senior Center, 110 Northeast Evangeline Thruway. Construction is expected to begin this fall with the community garden, while the full project is slated for completion by summer 2027. Once finished, the expanded outdoor space will provide additional room for senior programs, social gatherings and recreational activities. "One of the best parts of walking through the Greenhouse Senior Center is seeing neighbors laughing over coffee, playing cards or even exercising together," PARC Director Byron Starks said. "This grant creates even more opportunities for those everyday moments to happen outdoors, and we're grateful to AARP for helping us continue investing in a place that means so much to so many people here in Lafayette." The AARP Community Challenge supports quick-action projects that improve quality of life and create more livable communities, particularly for adults age 50 and older. This year's program awarded
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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center CEO exits to begin new role in bayou region
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center's chief executive officer is moving to the greater New Orleans region. Al Patin served as CEO of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center since 2021 and will transition to a new role as CEO of Ochsner South Shore Community Hospitals and Bayou Region beginning Aug. 3.
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Covering Your Health: Understanding Perimenopause & Menopause
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital and the Lafayette Public Library will co-host a free community event on Wednesday focused on menopause and perimenopause care, offering women — particularly those without a regular provider — an open forum to ask questions and learn about their health.