Willis-Knighton Health System is looking for participants in a clinical trial to determine whether an oral medication will prevent COVID-19 in people who have contracted the illness from someone in the same household who is suffering symptoms.
Shreve Memorial Library is hoping to make a difference this holiday season with the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana — while also freeing individuals of any late fees.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Health Secretary Dr. Jose R. Romero used Tuesday’s weekly briefing to encourage citizens to roll up their sleeves and get a flu vaccine.
Walnut Hill Elementary and Middle schools are celebrating the opening of their new clinic, and it’s all thanks to David Raines Community Health, the Caddo Parish School Board, and other partners.
Ochsner LSU Health announced Friday, Oct. 15 that the current CEO, Chuck Daigle, will be leaving his role in Shreveport to relocate to Baton Rouge, where he will take on a leadership role with Ochsner Health.
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month — an opportunity to celebrate the countless contributions people with disabilities make in the workforce across the country.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is hosting a pop-up event to encourage those 12 and up who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to do so.
The Department of State Health Services is launching a new statewide COVID education campaign today to encourage families and Texans aged 12 and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves, their friends, and the community.
Back in April, a campaign was launched in the state called Bring Back Louisiana. It was an effort to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center will break ground next year on a new $100M cancer treatment center, officials with the hospital and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday, Oct. 4.
The stigma surrounding mental health issues is a powerful thing among African Americans, particularly men, says Dr. Kevin Washington, head of the Department of Psychology/Sociology at Grambling State University.
Keeping the community safe: that’s what leaders with the Miller County Health Unit say about a mass flu clinic held Wednesday, Sept. 29 in the ArkLaTex.
ProjectCARE, an initiative under Morning Star Baptist Church and its non-profit, Project Seek, is hosting a community event to provide free mental health services.
“We all have the resolve to do so much more than we think we can. You’ve got to want it, you’ve got to work for it and you’ve got to put in the sweat equity.”
Vegans on the Run, a family-owned and operated vegan food service operation in Shreveport, has been awarded a $20,000 grant to promote healthy eating in the community.
According to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity among families with children rose in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy.
The Louisiana Department of Education has launched a child care assistance program to help combat the shortage of healthcare workers amid the fourth COVID-19 surge.
“We have had a large amount of shootings by young teenagers resulting in deaths and we wanted to bring awareness to the community and get the community involved.”
Gray Television, Inc. announced Wednesday, Sept. 1 that its portfolio of top local news television stations across 103 markets in the United States will partner with the Salvation Army to help raise funds following Hurricane Ida.
