Health
Fighting for her life
Behind her joyful coos and angelic smile, 9-month-old Briauna Frickey is facing an illness that no infant should have to deal with. […]
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Local salon gives important gift to adopted cancer patient
Salon owner Yolanda Triche has a good reason to be proud of her Hair Illusions’ staff. […]
Health
Hospital spends $200,000 on two new ambulances
St. Charles Parish Hospital will be getting two brand new ambulances in January to replace two that had mechanical problems in a fleet of five. […]
Business
Bunge: New permit doesn’t mean more emissions in air
Residents living near Bunge Grain Elevator in Destrehan who are worried that the company applied for a permit in November to release more emissions into the air don’t need to be concerned, according to a spokesman from the company. […]
Editorial
Dr. Ruth meets Thomas Aquinas
It’s rare for me to find a book that I want to buy multiple copies of to give away to friends and family. […]
Health
Fitness boot camp helps those willing to donate toys, coats
St. Charles Parish residents will have a new avenue to work off those holiday pounds with the opening of a fitness boot camp started by a former college coach who has worked with professional football players and junior Olympians. […]
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Too close to home
Local science fiction writer Lee Hebert is helping raise diabetes awareness by donating 60 percent of the book sales from his Epic novel series for the month of November to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. […]
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Satellite students assist in parish-wide health screenings
The Satellite Center Health Science team members Ayana Kelly, Jalesa Frank, Damion Winn, and Jasmine May assist school nurse, Arolyn Honor. […]
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Have a healthy Halloween with these nutrition tips
When asked what Halloween means, kids usually put candy at the top of their list before goblins or costumes. Even so, nutrition can play a role on Halloween, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. […]