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Beaumont anesthesiologist files for Texas House District 21 seat as Phelan exits
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont anesthesiologist Dr. Ray Callas has filed to run for Texas House District 21, positioning himself as a candidate to replace former House Speaker Dade Phelan, who announced Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2026. Callas said his campaign is fueled by the same sense...
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Diabetes support group at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital hosts “Game Day” meeting
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Cameron Parish officials consider merging ambulance districts
CAMERON, La. (KPLC) - Cameron Parish officials are considering merging ambulance districts, a move they say would give the parish more coverage. Cameron Parish Ambulance District 1 serves lower Cameron Parish, while District 2 serves Hackberry. However, there is no ambulance service in the Klondike and Lowry area. “The jury...
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Cameron Parish ambulance services could possible combine
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SWLA Center for Health Services highlights National Health Center Week with focus on community care
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Every August, Community Health Centers across the country are recognized for the critical care they provide—especially to underserved populations. This year, the SWLA Center for Health Services in Lake Charles is joining the celebration in a big way as part of National Health Center Week.
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Gulf Coast Health Center of Port Arthur hosts 11th annual community health fair
Gulf Coast Health Center of Port Arthur is hosting its 11th Annual Community Health Fair, offering free and discounted medical screenings to the community Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bob Bowers Civic Center. The health fair will offer discounted exams on sports physicals and doctor’s visits for those […]
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SWLA Center for Health Services highlights National Health Center Week with focus on community care
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New protocol at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area ensures an OB/GYN will be there 24/7
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - If you ask most mothers, they will tell you having a baby was the best experience of their life and also the scariest. To better serve expecting mothers, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area has a new protocol in place. The hospital has a new OB/GYN rotation,...
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Founder of Pediatric Center of SWLA dies at 81
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The founder of the Pediatric Center of Southwest Louisiana has died at the age of 81. Dr. Albert Richert Sr. was a native of Jennings and resident of Sulphur for over 50 years. He earned his doctorate at LSU in New Orleans, and he went on to complete his postgraduate residency at Duke University in North Carolina and Emory University in Georgia.
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CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth urges parents to prepare kids for school with required vaccinations
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Eunice Community Heath Center receives $1.5 million for rebuild
EUNICE, La. (NEWS 15) — Officials in St. Landry Parish have announced $1.5 million in state funding to rebuild a community health center in Eunice. This new development aims to enhance healthcare access for residents in the parish and beyond. The funding will go towards reconstructing the former Moosa...
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CHRISTUS Ochsner offers world-class health care in Lake Charles
Thanks to the advanced medical technologies offered at CHRISTUS Ochsner, Lake Charles, LA, residents like Sharron Thompson are receiving expert care locally. For Southwest Louisiana resident Sharron Thompson, early detection and the expert care she received at CHRISTUS Ochsner were lifesaving. “My husband noticed me being very short of breath,” says Sharron. Concerned, he brought her to their doctor. A routine heart scan detected a spot on her lung. A series of tests quickly confirmed she had stage I non-small cell lung cancer.