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Simms, TX · Health
undergroundinfrastructure.com
Shreveport seeks extension as sewer system repairs near $1 billion cost
Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a multi-decade extension to complete federally mandated wastewater system upgrades as total project costs are now projected to reach $1 billion. The city has already spent more than $450 million addressing deficiencies identified under a 2014 EPA consent decree aimed at reducing sewer overflows and bringing...
KNOE TV8
Monroe man pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
Officials say Marion Prudhomme III submitted fake documents claiming to provide service. They say Prudhomme was in Shreveport when he claimed to be providing service in Monroe.
KTBS
Specialists Hospital Shreveport breaks ground on expansion, renovation project
SHREVEPORT, La. — Doctors and stakeholders from Specialists Hospital Shreveport joined Hand Construction leaders and Hammes on Tuesday to break ground on a two-phase expansion project. The phased construction of a 7,100-square-foot addition and a 1,000-square-foot renovation will expand the building’s floor plan at 1500 Line Avenue in Shreveport....
wolfmediausa.com
News Release: Hammes breaks ground on expansion at Specialists Hospital Shreveport to enhance access to advanced spine and orthopedic care
– Hammes, a national real estate consulting, development, investment and management firm, celebrated the groundbreaking of an expansion project at Specialists Hospital Shreveport, a physician-owned surgical hospital that provides specialized orthopedic and spine procedures. The project will expand surgical capabilities, sterile processing and central sterile services capacity, further strengthening access to advanced spine and orthopedic care for patients across Northern Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas.
KSLA
Upgrades to LSU Health Shreveport’s Anatomical Sciences Wing advance learning for future health professionals
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Two major upgrades to the LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) Anatomical Sciences Wing will revolutionize how future physicians and health professionals master human anatomy. The wing is normally closed to the public, but the ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 19 was open to local media for...
bossierpress.com
LSU Health Shreveport Unveils Major Enhancements to the Anatomical Sciences Wing, Leads the Way in Virtual Reality Medical Education
LSU Health Shreveport has unveiled significant new enhancements to its Anatomical Sciences Wing, marking a major leap forward in how anatomy is taught to future physicians and health professionals in Louisiana and beyond. The upgrades include a new Virtual Reality (VR) Anatomy Lab featuring 25 immersive VR workstations, representing an...
lincolnparishjournal.com
LPPJ OKs new landfill C&D cell construction; hears ambulance report
Moving to begin the process of constructing a new cell for the Lincoln Parish Landfill and receiving an Ambulance Service Report were primary orders of business as the Lincoln Parish Police Jury held its March meeting inside the Lincoln Parish Courthouse. Ambulance service throughout Lincoln Parish is provided by the...
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
LSU Health Shreveport moves forward with 'future of health care' at Mall St. Vincent
LSU Health Shreveport and the LSU Health Sciences Foundation take another step in their expansion to Mall St. Vincent. On Feb. 27, the LSU Board of Supervisors voted to give the "next level of approval" to the project. The Board agreed to allow the Foundation to move forward with work...
The Center Square
Shreveport seeks federal help after water emergency
(The Center Square) – Shreveport’s recent water emergency has left the city searching for financial assistance for repairs as much of its infrastructure funding remains committed to federally mandated sewer system upgrades. During the city council’s monthly administrative meeting on Monday, discussion turned to water treatment plant deficiencies that must be addressed along with the mounting cost of sewer upgrades to bring the city into compliance with the federal Clean Water Act. A major water transmission line rupture at the city's purification plant on March 1 left large portions of Shreveport with no water or low water pressure. A citywide boil advisory has since been lifted, and repair costs could top $1 million. Meanwhile, Shreveport is in the final year of a federal consent decree to fix its failing sewer system. The 12-year plan to address sewer overflows and aging infrastructure carries a November 2026 deadline. The court-approved agreement created an imbalance that prioritizes sewer upgrades at the expense of water, said Tom Dark, the city's chief administrative officer. “The argument we've made over and over is, the requirements you put on us are making us put all our eggs in the sewer basket,” Dark said. “And we have tried
KTBS
Water main break near Jefferson Paige sends discolored runoff toward Cross Lake
SHREVEPORT, La. — A 16-inch water main break in a wooded area across from the 5700 block of Jefferson Paige Road is sending light brown, chlorine‑contaminated water into tributaries that feed Cross Lake, city officials said Monday. Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor alerted District A constituents in a Facebook post...
klax-tv.com
Free book vending machine unveiled at St. Mary Medical Center
SHREVEPORT, La. — Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center and The Center for Literacy & Learning unveiled a free book vending machine Wednesday in the hospital’s Pediatrics Unit. The initiative, launched in partnership with the Louisiana Statewide Family Engagement Center, aims to promote early literacy...
WGNO
The first African American and Woman Chief Technology Officer for the City of Shreveport
Shocker Creal has been honored as the first African American woman to serve as Chief Technology Officer for the City of Shreveport, with over 13 years of experience in the tech industry and a dedication to building secure and modern infrastructure.
lincolnparishjournal.com
Parish-wide healthcare study identifies shortfalls, needs and potential long-term solutions
A comprehensive study of existing healthcare providers and services in Lincoln and nearby Parishes, designed to provide a strategic foundation for developing a long-term plan to address critical healthcare gaps in Lincoln Parish, was released today by the Lincoln Health Foundation. Conducted by national healthcare consulting firm Whitecap Health Advisors,...
westcentralsbest.com
Progressive Children's Clinic joins Ochsner LSU Health
SHREVEPORT, La. – Progressive Children’s Clinic has officially joined Ochsner LSU Health, rebranding as Ochsner LSU Health – Progressive Pediatrics. The partnership aims to enhance pediatric care across North Louisiana by providing families access to an extensive network of pediatric specialties and advanced medical resources. The clinic,...
WNTZ
Lifeshare Blood Center: Vital support for hospitals in 3 states
LifeShare Blood Center in Shreveport has been providing blood and blood products to over 100 medical facilities and hospitals across three states since 1942, and they encourage people to donate to help those in need.