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St. Rose man fighting brain cancer
Though she tears up when recalling the day of Aug. 8, when her husband Ronnie was suddenly diagnosed with brain cancer, Crystal Baker says she knows he will win this fight. […]
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Retired teacher takes abandoned family under her wing
When the telephone call came to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church from a young woman asking for help to pay her rent, Kerry Hotard quickly recognized her situation was far more desperate. […]
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Norco woman says her rare blood disorder won’t stop her being a firefighter
Despite being diagnosed with two life-threatening conditions, Ashley Haydel is a volunteer with the Norco Volunteer Fire Department. […]
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Luling teacher won’t quit cancer fight
Kellie Growl’s fight with cancer started with a routine eye exam that led to a diagnosis only two specialists in the nation knew how to handle and a journey of incredible strength that she is still on today. […]
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Hospital expands cardiology program
Ochsner Health System and St. Charles Parish Hospital have announced plans to expand the hospital’s cardiology program in 2018. […]
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1-year-old with diseased kidneys fights for life, may need transplant
For Karen Bellow of Destrehan, January cannot come soon enough.
This is when Bellow’s young son, Jaxon, goes in for a medical checkup and ultrasound to determine the progress he’s made since his last kidney surgery in May of this year. Jaxon, who is just over a year old now, suffers from disease in both of his kidneys, specifically hydronephrosis and vesicoureteral reflux. […]
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Hospital Auxiliary provides pediatric, cardiac rehab
While the St. Charles Parish Hospital Auxiliary helps guide members of the community through rehabilitation efforts, it also puts a high level of importance on education. After all, the more a potential patient knows about maintaining good health, the less likely it is they become a patient in the first place. […]
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Community Health Center offers affordable behavioral health care
There are many times one may desire to seek professional help and take real steps toward changing their life for the better, but they simply cannot afford to do so financially. […]
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VIA LINK offers lifeline to those in crisis
Whether as a source for information or the supplier of a kind voice and listening ear in times of crisis, VIA LINK provides a lifeline 24 hours a day, seven days a week. VIA LINK is an information source and offers connection to vital sources in the Greater New Orleans area, enabling people to find information and resources to help themselves and others through information, referral and crisis intervention. […]