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June 1, 2026
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Family seeks donations after man gets new liver

November 15, 2007 Shonna Riggs

Richard Bissette, 51, of Luling suffered with liver problems for a couple of years, but when he caught the E. coli virus, his liver finally quit working, forcing him to have an expensive liver transplant. […]

Health

Studies show that bottled water no better than tap

October 24, 2007 heraldguide

When it comes to drinking water, many health-conscious citizens opt for the bottled variety because they believe that it is safer than the water that makes its way into their home through underground pipes. […]

Health

Visiting caregivers act as “angels” to those senior residents who are recovering from hospitalization

October 24, 2007 Shonna Riggs

Visiting Angels experienced caregivers provide up to 24 hour care in the comfort of senior residents’ homes who are recovering from hospitalization as an alternative to having the person placed into a nursing home or long term care facility. […]

Health

People Watch 10-17-2007

October 17, 2007 From staff and wire reports

The artwork judging for the St. Charles Council On Aging’s annual calendar contest took place at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 26 followed by an entertaining reception. […]

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Parish hospital one of only 27 in state to get cardiac rehab certification

October 17, 2007 From staff and wire reports

The St. Charles Parish Hospital became one of only 27 hospitals in Louisiana, and the only hospital in the River Parishes, to be recognized as a nationally certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. […]

Health

EPA: Air quality good despite numerous odor complaints, flares

October 17, 2007 Shonna Riggs

The recent outbreak of factory flares, combined with 327 odor complaints so far this year, are literally adding fuel to the fire that the air St. Charles Parish residents breath may be laced with chemicals. […]

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Local doctors note increase in child obesity

October 4, 2007 Shonna Riggs

Overweight children are at risk for serious health conditions like type two diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol – all once considered exclusively adult diseases. […]

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Free eye exams for low-income residents

September 12, 2007 Staff Report

The Luling Eye Foundation offers $10 eye exams and $10 eyeglasses for low-income individuals. […]

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Hospital hosts SPORTS physicals

September 6, 2007 Special to the Herald-Guide

St. Charles Parish Hospital hosted pre-sports physicals for the four middle schools in St. Charles Parish on Saturday, Aug. 18. […]

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