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Dr. Stanley Hoang performs world’s 1st dual approach awake spinal fusion
Stanley Hoang, MD, performed the world’s first awake spinal fusion using a dual approach, KSLA reported Dec. 10. Dr. Hoang, who also performed LSU Health Shreveport’s (La.) first awake spinal discectomy, used a combination of lateral and posterior techniques. He was able to trim surgical time in half.
KSLA
Shreveport neurosurgeon performs first-ever awake dual approach spinal fusion surgery
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A doctor in Shreveport has performed a groundbreaking new surgery for the first time ever in the world. Dr. Stanley Hoang with Ochsner LSU Health recently completed the first-ever awake dual approach spinal fusion surgery. Using a combination of lateral and posterior techniques, Dr. Hoang was able to cut the time of the surgery in half. What used to be a six-hour procedure can now be done in three.
KSLA
Doctor with Ochsner LSU Health completes groundbreaking spinal surgery on awake patient
ktalnews.com
Willis-Knighton North earns chest pain accreditation for 19th Year
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Willis Knighton Health (North) has been designated a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation for the 19th year by the American College of Cardiology. The accreditation recognizes hospitals that use percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as a primary treatment for acute heart attacks. “Receiving the...
westcentralsbest.com
State report reveals 'across-the-board failures' at Shreveport assisted-living facility.
SHREVEPORT, La. – A recently released inspection report obtained by KTBS reveals what investigators describe as “across-the-board failures” at an assisted living facility in Shreveport. Documents from the Louisiana Department of Health outline a long list of violations at The Gables at Springlake on Line Avenue, including...
bossierpress.com
Restoration of Services at Medical Office Building at Willis Knighton Bossier
Remediation and restoration has been occurring at the office building located at 2300 Hospital. Drive on the campus of Willis Knighton Bossier. The building was flooded earlier this week due. to a broken water pipe. Numerous physicians who were dislocated due to water damage are. sharing space at other Willis...
louisianaradionetwork.com
LSU Health Shreveport launches hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette
LSU Health Shreveport’s School of Health Professionals and Sciences is launching a first-of-its-kind Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette this spring. Department of Physical Therapy Chairman Dr. Daniel Flowers says it will expand access to physical therapy education in Southwest Louisiana. “What this additional permission from our accreditor...
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
Willis Knighton Physician Spotlight: Dr. Priyal Upadhyay
Priyal Upadhyay, MD, offers patient-centered care at WK Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Center, part of Willis Knighton Physician Network at Willis Knighton South, 2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 115, in Shreveport. Her goal is to provide treatments that bring you the comfort and confidence you need. Dr. Upadhyay believes...
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
Willis Knighton Physician Spotlight: Dr. Keerthish Jaisingh
Keerthish Jaisingh, MD, offers patient-centered care as a general cardiologist at Willis Knighton Cardiology in Shreveport, 2727 Hearne Ave., Suite 301. He also practices at the Willis Knighton South location, 2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 105. Dr. Jaisingh specializes in the acute and long-term management of coronary artery disease,...
WGNO
Interview: Viral song ‘Heaven Had A Phone’ artist Neace Robinson discusses new projects and more
Neace Robinson's song "I Wish That Heaven Had a Phone (1,2,3 Release 'Em)" gained popularity after being released in 2018, and recently went viral on all social media platforms including TikTok, leading to a tour across America and more projects to come.
KTBS
Ochsner LSU Health chosen for national AHA initiative to improve heart failure patients' care
SHREVEPORT, La. - Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is one of only 40 hospitals nationwide selected for a new American Heart Association initiative aimed at improving care for an often overlooked group of heart failure patients. The three-year initiative is called Implement-EF. It focuses on heart failure patients with preserved or...
The Daily Advertiser
LSU Health launches hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette
LSU Health Shreveport’s School of Health Professions and Sciences has received approval to launch a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Lafayette , marking the first program of its kind in Louisiana. The program is designed to expand access to physical therapy education in Southwest Louisiana while addressing critical workforce shortages across the state, according to LSU Health Shreveport. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) recently approved LSU Health Shreveport’s Department of Physical Therapy. “By bringing our Doctor of Physical Therapy program to Lafayette, we are expanding opportunity for students, strengthening our partnerships in the region, and addressing the healthcare workforce needs of our communities,” Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, Dean of the School of Health Professions and Sciences, said. “This program embodies our mission to educate compassionate, skilled practitioners who improve quality of life across Louisiana.” Developed in partnership with Ochsner Lafayette General, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) through its Healthcare Education Reinvestment Opportunity (HERO) Fund, and Rehab Essentials, the hybrid DPT program combines online coursework with hands-on clinical training. Mary T. Blackinton, PT, EdD, Director of the Rehab Essentials enTandem DPT program, said the hybrid design that blends online foundations and in-person learning
Louisiana Insights
Seeking Reliable Pharmacies in Shreveport-Bossier: A Personal Journey
A user on Reddit recently expressed frustration with the service at Walgreens pharmacies in the Shreveport-Bossier area. The individual, who is prescribed Adderall, a Schedule 1 drug, has been experiencing difficulties with the pharmacies not having their prescriptions in stock. The user also mentioned issues with other less controlled substances like Prednisone and Fluconazole, which have taken 2-3 weeks to be available. The user is considering switching to other pharmacies such as CVS, Walmart, or Drug Emporium, and is also open to suggestions for small local pharmacies.
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
DeSoto Parish Schools' retired employees upset at change in insurance providers
Many retired DeSoto Parish employees gathered on Monday for a meeting at the DeSoto Parish Library in Stonewall to discuss the school board's decision to change insurance providers for retirees. The DeSoto Parish School Board voted at their September meeting in favor of changing insurance providers for retirees over age...
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
Ambulances top list of equipment needs for 2026 city budget, Shreveport fire chief says
Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese put ambulances on the top line and water tankers behind that in addressing equipment needs as the mayor and city council prepare a 2026 budget. "The medic units are the major need for us right now," Reese said at a recent budget planning meeting. The...
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LSU Health Shreveport Expands Physical Therapy Education to Lafayette to Strengthen Louisiana’s Healthcare Workforce
Lafayette, La. – Responding to Louisiana’s growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals, LSU Health Shreveport’s School of Health Professions and Sciences has announced approval to launch a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in Lafayette, the first of its kind in Louisiana. Developed in partnership with...
ktalnews.com
Progressive Care Center earned best nursing home award for 2026
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Willis-Knighton Health’s Progressive Care Center has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. The center, located at 2550 Kings Highway, earned a “High Performing” rating for short-term rehabilitation, the highest distinction in the publication’s awards.