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Dr. David Holcombe Named New Public Health Medical Director for Alexandria Area
Dr. David Holcombe has been named the Regional Administrator and Medical Director for the Alexandria area.
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Lighten Up Louisiana Kids Program Concludes
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.
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Beach Water Quality Advisory Issued for Most Cameron Beaches
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.
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Final Report on the Future of Family Medicine Now Available
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.
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Public Health Officials Warn of Flooding's Delayed Dangers
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.
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Death Rate in New Orleans Area Drops Slightly Following Katrina
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.
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Beach Water Quality Advisory Issued for Long Beach and Little Florida Beach
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.
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State Announces $161 Million in Federal Health Care Grants for Louisiana's Recovery
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.
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State Announces $161 Million in Federal Health Care Grants for Louisiana's Recovery
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.
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DRINKING WATER HEALTH ADVISORY - Belle Chasse Water System
The Belle Chasse Water System has experienced problems with our water treatment plant.
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Beach Water Quality Advisories Lifted for Constance, Gulf Breeze and Part of Holly Beach
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.
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Red Cross to Present Senior Disaster Information Session
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.