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Voters overwhelmingly approve $17 million hospital millage
Parish voters chose to approve a measure to issue bonds aimed at financing major upgrades and improvements to St. Charles Parish Hospital. […]
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Voters to decide on $17 million hospital millage
Registered voters in all St. Charles Parish wards and precincts are eligible to cast their decision in an April 24 vote that will decide the fate of a $17,000,000 millage proposed by St. Charles Parish Hospital. […]
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St. Charles Parish Hospital names new CEO
St. Charles Parish Hospital has named Keith Dacus as the site’s new Chief Executive Officer. His first day on the job will be Feb. 22. […]
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Heart disease now the leading cause of death in Louisiana
Each year February is designated as American Heart Month. It is a time when the medical community spotlights the number one killer of Americans and Louisiana residents – heart disease. […]
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Blood donations desperately needed
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing a serious strain on the nation’s blood supply, donating blood is now more important than ever. […]
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Ochsner regroups after vaccine shortfall, rescheduling thousands of appointments statewide
A shortage of vaccine supply has prompted Ochsner Health System to delay thousands of COVID-19 vaccination appointments, with system representatives estimating the number of new vaccine deliveries has dipped by 70 percent. […]
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Setting resolutions that stick
It is estimated that only 8% of people who make New Year’s resolutions accomplish them. And while budgeting, reading books and visiting new places may top some resolutions lists, statistically the most popular resolutions each year are focused on physical health – eating right and exercising. […]
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Grandparents able to see grandkids again after getting vaccine at SCPH
Health care workers at St. Charles Parish Hospital started to get their own coronavirus vaccinations on Dec. 14, and now they are the ones giving them out as state guidance has expanded administration of the shots to include patients 70 and older, patients who are on dialysis, ambulatory healthcare workers and schools of allied health employees and faculty. […]
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COVID-19 and the holidays: How to celebrate safely and joyfully
One thing is for sure about the holidays in 2020: This year will be unlike any in recent memory. While we usually think of big family get-togethers for the holidays, social distancing demands we have only small gatherings this year. […]