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Lake Charles senior living facility becomes first to offer on-site health clinic
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Verandah Retirement Community in Lake Charles has partnered with Curana Health to become the first and only senior living community in SWLA to offer an on-site, physician-led health clinic. This initiative was designed so that residents and staff have immediate, convenient access to medical...
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Lake Charles senior living facility becomes first to offer on-site health clinic
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Drive-thru rabies vaccination clinic canceled for March 8
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The drive-thru rabies clinic, which was scheduled for Saturday, March 8, at the Burton Complex has been canceled. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury says residents can still take their pets to the Sulphur clinic, scheduled for 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 5, in the West-Cal Arena, located at 401 Arena Road.
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Lake Charles Physician, Wife, and Clinic Agree to Pay Medicare for Improper Billing Related to Implanted Neurostimulators
LAKE CHARLES, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Dr. Henry Goolsby, his wife and co-founder Patricia Lenae Goolsby, both of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and their medical clinic, Infinite Health Integrative Medical Center (“Infinite Health”), have agreed to pay $450,000 to resolve liability under the False Claims Act for the alleged improper billing of “P-Stim” devices.
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Lake Charles doctor weighs in on LDH vaccine policy changes
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Local Family Physician Dr. Donald Higgins says vaccines and immunizations continue to be an important part of medicine. Higgins spoke with 7NEWS after the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) shifted its policy by halting the promotion of vaccines. The department says it will no longer hold vaccine events.
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Sprott Hospital filled healthcare gap, cemented Sprott family legacy
Beaumont (KFDM/Fox 4) — Education, excellence and endurance are all words synonymous with the Sprott family and Sprott Hospital. Thanks to the tenacity of its founder, Dr. Ed D. Sprott, Sprott Hospital opened in 1944. It was one of few facilities where Black doctors and nurses could practice and Black patients could receive adequate healthcare.
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Lake Charles doctor weighs in on LDH vaccine policy changes
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BREAKING: Preliminary settlement in case against TPC vendor impacts 2,000+ clients
Orange — KFDM/Fox 4 News has learned two firms representing more than 2,000 clients have reached a preliminary settlement with a vendor in the TPC fires and explosion that rocked Port Neches on November 27, 2019. Attorney Mark Sparks with The Ferguson Firm tells KFDM that firm, and Weller,...
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One key investment for orthopedic ASCs
Total joint replacements are seeing a large outpatient migration, and its growth can be accelerated by ASC investment and payer interest, Jonathan Foret, MD, said. Dr. Foret, of the Center for Orthopaedics in Lake Charles, La., joined the "Becker's Spine and Orthopedic Podcast" to share his outlook on outpatient total joint replacements.
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CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital implants 500th Watchman device for AFib patients
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A big milestone happened over at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital this week. Their cardiology team announced they have implanted 500 Watchman devices for patients with atrial fibrillation, or AFib. To understand the function of a Watchman device, you must first understand AFib. More than...
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SWLA hospital weighs in on new program to reduce ER visits
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Cold and flu season is here, and emergency room visits are on the increase. In the hopes of cutting down on trips to the ER, the Louisiana Department of Health has partnered with Acadian Health to provide at-home care through a primary care physician for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Environmental groups allege Louisiana plants illegally polluting Calcasieu River
New lawsuits allege two Lake Charles-area petroleum coke plants are illegally discharging lead, mercury, nickel, other metals and carcinogens into the Calcasieu River without state permitting authority. The suits were brought by two Louisiana environmental groups, Healthy Gulf and Micah 6:8 Mission, with legal assistance from the Environmental Integrity Project,...
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ABC Pregnancy Resource Center New Facility Grand Opening
In January, ABC Pregnancy Resource Center celebrated their brand-new facility with a Block Party. The community was invited to enjoy free live music, food, games and activities for the kids. The center is a community-based resource center to help women navigate pregnancy and motherhood. They provide support, education, mentorship, and...
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Beaumont Bone & Joint Institute announces groundbreaking for new facility
Beaumont Bone & Joint Institute (BBJI), a trusted leader in orthopedic care with more than 300 years of combined experience, announced a new chapter in their mission to provide exceptional care to Southeast Texas, according to a news release. Effective June 30, BBJI will operate independently, continuing to prioritize safe,...
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Gearen now seeing patients in DeQuincy
Jalal Joudeh, MD FACP, Medical Director and Allegiance Medical Clinic of DeQuincy announce the addition of Kayla Gearen, APRN. Gearen is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has a Master of Science Degree from Herzing University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Lamar University. She has over 13 years of extensive experience in healthcare, spanning Emergency Medicine, ICU, Hospice, Nursing Administration, and Urology.
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Baptist Health investigates network issue, assures patient care remains priority
BEAUMONT — Baptist Health has announced it is investigating a network issue that has affected its system's operability. "Baptist recently detected an issue that impacted the operability of its network environment," the organization said in a statement. "We are currently investigating to determine the nature and extent of the issue, and working to restore impacted systems as quickly as possible."