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Jackson Parish Hospital “Saturday Clinic” Updates Hours
The Jackson Parish Hospital announces that the hours for the “Saturday Clinic” have been updated to 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Located at the JPH Family Care Clinic Office at 107 Watts Street in Jonesboro, patients of all ages are welcome, walk-ins are accepted, and no appointment is necessary. This is a family practice clinic where one of JPH’s many great healthcare providers will take care of you and/or your family.
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Richardson Medical Center fundraising to install safe haven baby box
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St. Francis Medical to welcome new family medicine residency program
St. Francis Medical Center will roll out its new family medicine residency program in July 2026. Residents will gain broad experience across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based rotations in pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, behavioral health and preventive medicine.
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St. Francis Medical to welcome new family medicine residency program
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Community speaks on environmental permits for Entergy power plant
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Community speaks on environmental permits for Entergy power plant
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Entergy is currently working on a gas powered plant in Rayville which will be a key source of power for the Meta Data Center. Community members had a chance to state their case for and against the permits. Rob Cleveland of Grow NELA says it will...
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St. Francis to open Family Medicine Residency Program
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Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Medical Center earns second consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group
Shreveport, La. – Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Medical Center has earned its second consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates hospitals on patient safety. The fall 2025 recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to preventing medical errors, infections, accidents, and injuries.
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Union Parish voters to decide hospital tax renewal Saturday
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St. Francis earns accreditation for family medicine residency program
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) – St. Francis has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to establish a new Family Medicine Residency Program, marking the latest advancement in the organization’s efforts to expand healthcare education and strengthen the physician workforce serving Northeast Louisiana. The new program builds on St. Francis’s growing graduate […]
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North Louisiana health system expands to Ruston with new $50 million building
Willis Knighton Health is expanding its Lincoln Parish footprint with a new 90,000 square foot medical office building in Ruston. The four-story $50 million building along the I-20 corridor will house Willis Knighton Family Medicine Ruston, Willis Knighton Pediatrics Ruston, Willis Knighton Cardiology Ruston, Willis Knighton Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Ruston and Pierremont OB/GYN Specialists.
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St. Francis in Monroe Earns Accreditation for New Family Medicine Residency Program to Benefit Local Community
On November 10, 2025, FMOL Health | St. Francis in Monroe, Louisiana, announced it has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to start a new Family Medicine Residency Program. The program aims to expand healthcare education and increase the number of physicians in Northeast Louisiana.
jacksonparishjournal.com
Katie Brooks named Jackson Parish Hospital “WOW” Award winner
Katie Brooks, a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant at JPH, partnered with Legacy Rehabilitation has been named the “WOW” award winner at the Jackson Parish Hospital for the month of November. Katie’s peers describe her as compassionate, patient, and always willing to go the extra mile! Her dedication to...
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Jackson Parish Hospital Saturday Clinic Updates Hours
Jackson Parish Hospital’s Saturday Clinic has updated its hours of service, now taking care of patients from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. This is a walk-in clinic, so no appointment is necessary and patients of all ages are welcome. One of our many great healthcare providers who will be on duty looks forward to taking care of you and/or your family!
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OPPJ hosts ribbon cutting for new Employee Health Services Center
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury held a ribbon-cutting for its new Employee Health Services Center. According to officials, it will provide preventive and routine medical services at no out-of-pocket costs. For more information, watch the video above.
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Winn Food Pantry Returns to Pre-COVID Procedures
The Winn Community Food Pantry (located at 302 S. Beville St.) has served nearly 3,000 bags of groceries so far this year, but leaders say the rising need is beginning to outpace donations and the pantry will have to tighten how it distributes food. In a recent update to the...
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Chamber Names Dixie Medical Equipment as October Business of the Month
The Winn Chamber of Commerce & Tourism has named Dixie Medical Equipment its October 2025 Business of the Month. Dixie Medical Equipment opened in 2007 as a continuation of MCo, the medical supply business established in 1991 by the late Dr. E.C. Meyers. His daughter, Dixie, wanted to continue his mission of providing quality, at-home medical products to local patients.
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New health clinic opens for Ouachita Parish Police Jury employees, to cut costs and improve wellness
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Employee Health Services Clinic is part of a broader initiative to make healthcare more accessible for public servants while reducing taxpayer spending. “A place where people feel comfortable in coming to feel very welcoming, feel excited about coming,” said Kimberly Young, the clinic’s nurse practitioner....