Health
Luling’s ‘little warrior’ is fighting rare condition
For DeeDee Comardelle, finding out she was having twins was like having an out of body experience. […]
Health
Editorial
St. Charles Parish Hospital: Quality healthcare in St. Charles Parish
As the new chief executive officer of St. Charles Parish Hospital, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for welcoming me into your community. […]
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Teacher fighting leukemia in ‘high spirits’ with help from supporters
For the many people whose lives have been touched by Boutte Christian Academy teacher Lisa Barlow, her recent leukemia diagnosis was a devastating blow. […]
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Destrehan seniors find second family and get fit
Marsha Rossenwasser doesn’t like to tell her age, but she will joyously speak about all she’s doing to avoid being a couch potato. […]
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33 percent of St. Charles Parish adults are considered obese
An estimated 33 percent of St. Charles Parish adults are considered obese, according to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH). […]
Columns
Sound spiritual advise from the great Christian minds of the past
The following are some great quotations from the spiritual giants of the past and present. […]
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Des Allemands native’s genetic disorder requires kidney transplant
By the time Clay Usea was diagnosed with Berger’s disease, his kidney function was down to 25 percent and would eventually require a transplant. […]
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Waterford 3 employee recovering from burns suffered in home fire
Ashley Loupe’s injuries are healing, but her journey to get herself back to normal and pain-free has just begun. Loupe, who has worked at the Entergy Waterford 3 plant in Killona for the past six years, suffered major burns in a March 15 house fire that has required skin grafts to her affected areas, which included her face, ear, neck, leg and arms. […]
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Medical Spotlight: St. Charles Parish Hospital
Since 1959, St. Charles Parish Hospital has been providing quality healthcare to the residents of this community and, as part of Ochsner Health System, now offers access to world-class care that is unmatched throughout the River Parishes. […]