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The Biggest Loser
Lose weight and boost your self confidence with help from the Fitness Club’s “Biggest Loser” contest. […]
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Two swine flu cases confirmed in Destrehan
Two students at St. Charles Borromeo School in Destrehan were confirmed to have the swine flu on Monday, said Sarah Comiskey of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. […]
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Lightning strike cripples health center
The St. Charles Community Health Center is hoping that lightning doesn’t strike twice after a thunderstorm last week crippled operations and forced the center to re-route calls to Kenner. […]
Editorial
Childhood obesity one of most serious problems
We hear it from the medical profession, the insurance industry, and see the evidence in our communities that people today are living longer. […]
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Dow odor could linger for several more days
The odor of ethyl acrylate could continue to linger in the parish for several more days as Dow continues work to contain the vapors, Dow spokesman Tommy Faucheux said. […]
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Health center gears up to provide service to Norco
Medical care will roll into Norco on July 6, with a mobile unit providing pediatric and primary adult care services until a modular building is ready in August. […]
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With Ochsner’s help, hospital opens expanded health center, blood bank
The partnership between Ochsner and St. Charles Parish Hospital continues to pay big dividends, leading to the creation of a new health center, a blood bank and the addition of yet another Ochsner doctor and nurse practitioner. […]
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Ashton Plantation called perfect spot for assisted living center
It has been seven years since the building of an assisted-living center was identified as a long-term goal for the parish, but now the pieces seem in place to finally make the center a reality. […]
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Parish monitoring 18 mosquito species that can transmit diseases
Each summer, hordes of mosquitoes descend on backyards, parks and playgrounds. […]