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Ochsner LSU Health celebrates 150th anniversary
SHREVEPORT, La. — Ochsner LSU Health is marking a major milestone this year, celebrating 150 years of service to the ArkLaTex. Originally established as Shreveport Charity Hospital in 1876, the institution has evolved into a cornerstone of regional healthcare. During a recent presentation, historian Charles Vincent noted that Reconstruction-era...
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LSU Health Shreveport welcomes 180 new residents and fellows
SHREVEPORT, La. — July 1 marks a milestone in medicine across the United States as newly graduated physicians begin residency training. At LSU Health Shreveport, 180 new residents and fellows are taking the next step of their careers. Altogether, 614 residents and fellows train across 47 accredited programs, reinforcing LSU Health Shreveport’s role as the leading center for graduate medical education in North Louisiana.
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Red River Parish identified as a maternity care desert
New research from Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute highlights a growing challenge for expectant mothers in Louisiana, finding that nearly one-third of the state’s parishes—including Red River Parish—lack adequate access to maternity care. The report defines a maternity care desert as a parish with no hospitals, birth...
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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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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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Caddo Fire District No. 4 seeks tax renewal for operations
KEITHVILLE, La. – Caddo Fire District 4 is asking voters to support two funding renewals on Saturday's ballot that district leaders say are critical to maintaining the fire, EMS, and rescue services residents depend on every day. District officials stressed the propositions are renewals of existing funding sources—not new...
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Art-ish festival expands for 6th year in downtown Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The sixth annual Art-ish festival brought together the Arklatex’s creative community to honor Black artistry and the legacy of Juneteenth. What started as a pandemic-era idea to reconnect creatives has evolved into one of Shreveport’s biggest celebrations of Black art, culture and community. For...
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LSU Health Shreveport seeking more investors
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) announced it will soon have a new research space at Mall St. Vincent. The former Sears location is being converted into 181,000 square feet of Class A research space to support expanded research into cancer, cardiovascular disease and other areas. “Creating this...
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Shreveport man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago
SHREVEPORT, La. — When Darrin McEachern walks through the doors of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, staff members are often surprised to learn just how long he has been part of the hospital's history. McEachern was just 2 years old when he arrived at St. Jude in 1967 after...
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Shreveport man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago
SHREVEPORT, La. — When Darrin McEachern walks through the doors of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, staff members are often surprised to learn just how long he has been part of the hospital's history. McEachern was just 2 years old when he arrived at St. Jude in 1967 after...
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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...
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WPPJ asks state to review Minden Medical Center operations
MINDEN, La. – The Webster Parish Police Jury wants the state health department to review the Minden Medical Center in response to concerns raised about its operations. The request also comes at a time when the hospital’s owner, Allegiance Health Management, faces over $41 million in unpaid federal payroll taxes in addition to hundreds thousands more owed to service vendors.
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Statewide EMS conference held in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A statewide EMS conference held in Shreveport Friday (June 5) brought together EMS professionals, leaders, and industry partners from all over Louisiana. The 2026 Louisiana State EMS Education Conference & Expo was held at the Shreveport Convention Center. The theme of the conference was “Honoring Our...