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Lighten Up Louisiana Kids, the state’s four-month competition encouraging physical activity and better eating habits, concluded on May 17 with a Ruston Elementary School taking the top honors. Almost 7,600 participants on 85 teams completed the program, accumulating 3.9 million activity miles during the event.
A swim advisory has been issued for the water along Constance Beach, Gulf Breeze Beach, Hackberry Beach, Holly Beach, Little Florida Beach, Long Beach and Rutherford Beach after water samples collected this week showed high levels of bacteria. Martin Beach, located further west, remains free of an advisory.
Identifying and targeting medical students from rural areas, creating financial incentives and increasing faculty mentoring in medical school are three of the key strategies to address health care shortages in Louisiana. The findings are outlined in the final report issued by the Louisiana Interagency Task Force on the Future of Family Medicine.
The Acadian Region Office of Public Health has received reports that a subdivision in Vermilion Parish, Victoria Acres, flooded due to flood waters which were contaminated by an adjacent oxidation pond. These flood waters potentially contain raw sewage from the oxidation pond. Residents in this subdivision should adhere to the precautions below when re-entering their homes and during the cleanup process.
In response to concerns about an increased death rate in Louisiana post-Katrina, a study conducted by the Department of Health and Hospitals has determined that the death rate in the Greater New Orleans area dropped during the first 10 months of 2006 compared to the 44 months prior to the storm.
A swim advisory has been issued for the water at Long Beach and Little Florida Beach in Cameron Parish. The swim advisories issued last week at Hackberry Beach and Rutherford Beach remain in effect.
Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $161 million to Louisiana to improve health care in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Baton Rouge – Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $161 million to Louisiana to improve health care in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The Belle Chasse Water System has experienced problems with our water treatment plant.
The swim advisories issued last week for the water at Constance, Gulf Breeze and Holly 1 beaches have been lifted. However, the swim advisories issued for Hackberry, Rutherford, and Holly 2 beaches remains in effect.
On Saturday, May 19, the American Red Cross will be presenting an information session to educate senior citizens on how to better protect themselves by planning ahead for disasters, such as hurricanes. The seminar will cover the three steps of being “Red Cross Ready” and techniques to be best prepared in the event of a disaster.
A swim advisory has been issued for the water at Gulf Breeze Beach in Cameron Parish. The swim advisories issued last week at Hackberry, Rutherford, Constance and two sections of Holly Beach remain in effect.