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‘Village for Healthy Living’ taking shape

WEBOne- and two-bedroom apartments will be from 700 to 1,150 square feet. Open house at the sales and show room is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 9, noon to 6 …

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Allen Parish hospital plans $40M expansion project

WEBPublished 8:58 am Sunday, March 13, 2022. By Doris Maricle. Metro Creative Services. KINDER – Construction is moving forward on a more than $40 million …

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Deal to sell Blue Cross Blue Shield back on

WEBPublished 7:35 pm Friday, December 15, 2023. By American Press Staff. (Special to the American Press) The controversial sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of …

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A look at critical employment shortages in the healthcare industry

WEBStatistically, Louisiana will rank third nationwide in physician shortages by 2030; 37,000 to 124,000 physicians will be needed by 2034. These staffing issues have …

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Utility assistance available for struggling Calcasieu families

WEBThankfully, just over $3 million in combined utility payment assistance is available through a federal grant the parish receives annually, along with another …

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Informer: Food trucks must be approved by La. Dept. of Health

WEBThe course to receive that certification takes eight hours. After the food truck plans have been approved by the Department of Health, a preliminary inspection is …

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Partnership formed with Blue Cross Blue Shield grant to boost SW …

WEBThere is a shortage of behavioral healthcare service providers in Southwest Louisiana, but a partnership between the McNeese State University Foundation, …

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Nonprofit Vitalant provides hospital, patients across US with safe

WEBNonprofit Vitalant provides hospital, patients across US with safe, ready blood supply. Published 9:18 am Sunday, November 5, 2023

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Celebrating 70 years: West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital opened its …

WEBCelebrating 70 years: West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital opened its doors in 1953. Published 6:42 am Friday, August 18, 2023

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The Opioid Epidemic: Pain medicine specialist Dr. Kelly Paulk talks

WEBOpioid-involved overdose deaths rose from 21,089 in 2010 to 47,600 in 2017 and remained steady through 2019, according to the CDC. This was followed by a …

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State awaits vote on proposed Blue Cross Blue Shield sale

WEBAbout 95,000 policyholders could make a decision that will impact the health care of 1.9 million Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) members, almost half …

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COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

WEBPublished 8:36 pm Tuesday, March 5, 2024. By Associated Press. Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. …

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Special School Board meeting set for April 30 to review April 10

WEBThe Calcasieu Parish School Board will hold a special meeting after the administrative and personnel meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, to review the April …

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Guest column: Elevance Health — staying true to Blue

WEBBy combining our organizations, members will continue to receive the reliable, local care they have come to know with BCBSLA for 90 years, enhanced by Elevance …

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Stine says he remains opposed to Blue Cross Blue Shield sale

WEBState Sen. Jeremy Stine, R-Sulphur, has not changed his mind about the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, a nonprofit, to Elevance, a for-profit company. “I …

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Hunter comments on closure of Avail Hospital

WEBAvail Hospital Lake Charles announced Tuesday in an advertisement in the American Press that it will be permanently closing effective Friday, Sept 29. No reason …

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UPDATE: Blue Cross Blue Shield sale would have been 'great for a …

WEBThe Blue Cross and Elevance Plan of Reorganization was withdrawn late Tuesday evening. The Wednesday and Thursday Louisiana Department of Insurance …

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Jim Beam column:More questions for Blue Cross

WEBBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana officials have been answering questions from policyholders about its proposed $2.5 billion sale to Elevance Health of …

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Jim Beam column: Blue Cross sale questioned

WEBPublished 6:55 am Wednesday, August 23, 2023. By Jim Beam. The pending sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health has come …

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Jim Beam column:Blue Cross sale still bad deal

WEBA Lafayette resident who wrote about the proposed $2.5 billion sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health of Indianapolis back in …

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