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Beaumont wastewater report reveals surge in COVID-19 presence
The latest wastewater report from Beaumont Public Health Services has revealed a concerning surge in the presence of the COVID-19 virus in the city's wastewater. The report, covering the period from June 2024 to June 2025, highlights the ongoing presence of the virus despite the cessation of official COVID-19 data tracking by the CDC.
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Summertime could lead to more cases of food poisoning
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Crawfish, shrimp and oysters are often part of many Louisianians’ favorite foods, but in the summertime heat, it may also be some harmful bacteria’s favorite, too. Food poisoning takes place when food that is meant to be refrigerated is left out for too...
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CHRISTUS Health surgeon becomes the patient undergoing hernia surgery in Beaumont
BEAUMONT — June is National Hernia Awareness Month and CHRISTUS Health is spreading awareness about what causes hernias and the effective treatments. More than 5 million people in the U.S. suffer from hernias and only 15% seek medical treatment. Dr. Kevin Dean is a general surgeon with CHRISTUS Southeast...
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New baby monitoring technology launches at Christus Oschner
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - One in every 10 babies born in the U.S. arrives early with the majority having stay in the hospital long after their parents are discharged. Some mothers say having to leave their baby behind at the hospital is even harder than the birthing process. So,...
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Lake Charles nursing home takes home prestigious award
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Groves approves plan to convert old hospital into apartments
GROVES, Texas — The Groves City Council has approved plans to transform the long-vacant Renaissance Hospital into a new apartment complex, despite concerns from some local residents. The building, which has been unused and deteriorating for years, has become more than just an eyesore for the neighborhood. Residents have expressed frustration over the impact on the community, with some claiming the neglected structure has attracted rodents to their homes.
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New baby monitoring technology launches at Christus Oschner
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Only Two Hospitals In Southwest Louisiana Received An “A” Grade In Patient Safety
(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - All the hospitals in Southwest Louisiana received less than stellar grades on patient safety, except for two who got an "A". Did you know there is a website where you can check on how safe patients are at hospitals all across the country?. A...
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Lake Charles native leads Pennington Biomedical’s new Advanced Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, an LSU Health affiliate and one of the nation’s largest research institutions, has opened a new Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic in Baton Rouge. The clinic provides specialized care for patients managing diabetes and endocrine disorders, bring world-class expertise to the region. Leading the clinic is...
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Northwest Allen Parish Waterworks District to install filters to reduce contaminants from drinking water
ALLEN PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Health’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund has awarded a $2.3 million fully forgivable loan to the Northwest Allen Parish Waterworks District to install filter systems that will reduce the levels of manganese and iron in the local drinking water. The forgivable...