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Health Over Halloween Candy: Head Start hosts health fair
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - As Halloween kicks off, some Calcasieu Parish families started the day with a different kind of treat, one focused on health and education. A parish-wide Head Start health fair helped over 600 local families prepare for more than just trick-or-treating. At the J.D. Clifton Early...
Louisiana Illuminator
Southwest Louisiana LNG terminals routinely violate federal pollution standards: report
New research shows a continuous pattern of air pollution violations from liquified natural gas export facilities in Southwest Louisiana. Three LNG export facilities in Cameron Parish are featured in a report from the Environmental Integrity Project, a nonprofit research organization. Sourced from federal and state data, the report documents federal Clean Air Act infractions for […]
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CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital opens infusion center
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CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital opens infusion center
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After years of being displaced following Hurricane Laura, Christus Ochsner Lake Area has officially launched its new infusion center. The infusion center provides a wide range of therapies, including chemotherapy, IV infusion treatments, and more. They also cater to various diagnoses and care plans. “We...
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West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital takes Lake Charles Memorial to court over Sulphur expansion
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Just as fresh sod took hold on their new LCMHS Sulphur clinic, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital’s plans to take root in Sulphur are going to court. West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital has filed a legal petition against Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, alleging the competing hospital is attempting a “hostile takeover” by opening the new clinic.
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Kaplan restricts backyard chickens and birds with new ordinance
The City of Kaplan has passed an ordinance limiting the number of domestic birds residents can own and setting new standards for their care and housing, with violations resulting in fines of up to $200 per offense.
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Area patients will soon have access to a new health services facility in North Lake Charles
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North Lake Charles will soon have access to new health services facility
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana Health Services will soon have a new permanent facility to serve its patients. After the 2020 hurricanes damaged the old building, they had to improvise. “We had to make exam rooms out of the call center and out of the break room. We...
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Judge rules permit for LNG terminal in Cameron Parish ignored potential climate impacts
This story was originally published by Louisiana Illuminator. A Cameron Parish judge has ruled that state officials violated the Louisiana Constitution when they issued a permit for a liquified gas export terminal, which has halted construction on the facility. The decision, reached Friday, found that the Louisiana Department of Conservation...
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Smiles, Sunshine & Sulphur: Welcome to Grimball Pediatric Dentistry
Special to the American Press Convincing a child that a dental visit is fun can sometimes feel like asking them to eat broccoli-flavored ice cream. But at Grimball Pediatric Dentistry in Sulphur, Louisiana. Dr. Grimball and his team have figured out the secret recipe: expert pediatric care, a calming kid-friendly environment, and a whole lot […]
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Judge rules permit for LNG terminal in Cameron Parish ignored potential climate impacts
CAMERON PARISH, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) - A Cameron Parish judge has ruled that state officials violated the Louisiana Constitution when they issued a permit for a liquified gas export terminal, which has halted construction on the facility. The decision, reached Friday, found that the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy...
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New infusion clinic operated by Ochsner American Legion Hospital opens in Jennings
A new specialized health care facility is providing residents in Acadiana with much-needed medical services closer to home. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for the new infusion clinic operated by Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings. The clinic, located on Elton Road, offers chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusion services. It reduces the need for many patients in Jeff Davis Parish to travel elsewhere for treatment.
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Judge rules permit for Cameron LNG terminal ignored potential climate impacts
For a Better Bayou member James Hiatt says flaring like this “is the most visible and concerning evidence of emissions, but these facilities are emitting 24/7 and much of it is not as dramatic as large flames and black smoke, but still greatly impact public health.” This flare occurred on June 16, 2023, in Sulphur. (Video by James Hiatt)
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Christus Ochsner highlights emergency response nurses