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S. La. named possible Zika outbreak hot spot in national study
A national study lists South Louisiana among the projected hot spots in the U.S. for a possible Zika outbreak. […]
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Destrehan mother finds joy after besting cancer
Erica Broussard has a new lease on life.
A cancer diagnosis rocked the then 28-year old Destrehan woman in May of last year, suddenly rendering everything else in her life secondary to the goal of beating the disease and staying alive—for herself, for her husband, Emile and for their infant son. […]
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Rare genetic disorder gives Luling child chronic hunger
Luling’s Kelly Robbins was often told her daughter, Kylar, wouldn’t be able to experience the kind of happy life any mother dreams of for her child. […]
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Woman combats aggressive cancer with help from friends, prayer
Darlene DeHarde Faul feels like she’s a walking, talking miracle. […]
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First urgent care for parish’s East Bank set to open doors
Addressing the long desired need for “urgicare” on the East Bank, St. Charles Urgent Care will open Feb. 1 as the first tenant of the nearly completed Plantation View Medical Offices in Destrehan. […]
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Youths find their roots with Kinder Program
Surrounded by the vibrant oranges, reds and greens of fresh vegetables and fruit at Homegrown Produce, 11-year-old Krystal Resendiz of Montz wanted to know how the produce grew Saturday at Ormond Plantation in Destrehan. […]
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St. Charles Parish: Adults colorers make more than pretty pictures
Intent on filling in every spot and, of course, staying within the lines on images ranging from little bears to cosmic or intricate patterns, these artists at St. Charles Parish Library have joined a national craze. […]
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Parish cancer patients to get additional care
Ochsner Health System recently announced a $20 million donation – the largest in the history of the organization – from New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owners Gayle and Tom Benson to expand cancer care services and advance clinical research within the Gulf South region. […]
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Teddy Cares drive gives kids a smile
Those interested in putting a smile on a child’s face this holiday season can do so by joining the annual Teddy Cares teddy bear drive. […]