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Lafayette Parish Health Unit offering vaccinations and …

WEBLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The Lafayette Parish Health Unit is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing, as well as tetanus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines to …

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How one Lafayette doctor is raising heart disease …

WEBLAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY) — This week a group of doctors is traveling across the country to provide free health screenings and educate people about cardiovascular …

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Lafayette General brings care to underserved …

WEBTo schedule an appointment at the Ochsner Lafayette General Community Health Clinic, call (337)-703-6500. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7 …

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New Ochsner clinic opens for Lafayette undeserved …

WEBThat commitment starts right here in our hometown.”. The Ochsner Layette General Community Health Center is open Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For …

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Lafayette Parish Health Unit holding drive-thru COVID-19 …

WEBThe testing site is the Lafayette Parish Health Unit, located at 220 W. Willow St. in Lafayette. Tests will be administered each week day 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on healthcare staffing …

WEBMore Videos. (KLFY)- The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has heighten the ongoing need and shortage of healthcare workers in all fields. Nickie Toups, …

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Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic to reopen in …

WEBIn 2016, under newly elected Louisiana Governor, John Bel Edwards, Louisiana expanded upon Medicaid. This expansion led to Lafayette Community Health …

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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

WEBThousands of U.S. deaths per year could be prevented if people followed the government’s dietary guidelines, which advise men to limit themselves to two drinks or …

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Eye on Health: Importance of heart screenings

WEBDr. Safi Haq with Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital says people age 50 and older should regularly get heart screenings. However, he says paying attention to …

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Getting better sleep is crucial, here's how to do it

WEBDr. Stephens says there are several causes to sleep deprivation. Some of the most common include insomnia, depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, other health related …

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Get ready for Fit For All in Moncus Park

WEBFor 39 weeks straight, adults, toddlers and teens will have a list of activities to choose from. “Some up to 3 times a week. We have dance fitness, yoga, kids fitness …

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A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To …

WEBA sign spells out the rights a medical emergency patient has at the emergency room entrance outside the Alliance Healthcare System hospital in Holly …

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A local physical therapy center takes a holistic approach …

WEBUpdated: Mar 22, 2024 / 07:40 AM CDT. LAFAYETTE, La. ( KLFY) — A local physical therapy center takes an holistic and unique approach to improving your quality of life. …

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Acadiana residents have highest rate of colon cancer in the country

WEBLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — March is national colon cancer awareness month, and doctors say Acadiana residents face a higher risk. “The Acadiana area has …

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Message from Gerald Gruenig about his battle against Hodgkin's …

WEBIn July of this year, Gerald Gruenig was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma — a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Late in 2022, he …

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Immunization records for Louisiana residents available online

WEBBATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Representatives from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) are reminding residents about LA.MyIR.net, a website …

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Our Lady of Lourdes leadership group has new president/CEO, E.J.

WEBKuiper has spent the last 20 years as a leader in Catholic healthcare and will transition into the role on May 1. Kuiper will replace retiring President and CEO, Richard …

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CDC map shows dramatic increase in illness in Louisiana

WEBCDC map shows dramatic increase in illness in Louisiana. Posted: Jan 5, 2024 / 12:10 PM CST. Updated: Jan 5, 2024 / 12:37 PM CST. (NEXSTAR) – What a …

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LDH released final water grades for community water systems

WEBLOUISIANA – The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) released final water grades for 951 community water systems across the state.This is a process that …

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