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LSUMC Gets A Whopping Bill Of Its Own
Updated: July 02, 2009/7:00 PM
Federal prosecutors say LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport will pay more than $700,000 to settle allegations that it defrauded Medicare by billing for medical services not provided by teaching physicians between…
Shriners Need Help To Keep Hospitals For Children Open
Updated: July 01, 2009/8:04 PM
Members of the board that oversees Shriners Hospital in Shreveport are discussing a partnership with LSU Health Sciences Center in hopes of keeping the Shriners facility open.
Representatives…
US HHS gives $11.7M to 24 La health centers
Updated: July 01, 2009/1:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The federal Department of Health and Hospitals is giving Louisiana $11.7 million in Recovery Act grants
to 24 community health centers around Louisiana.
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Medicaid Funding Cuts Would Mean Fewer Services For The Poor
Updated: June 30, 2009/7:52 PM
Private health-care providers who treat Louisiana’s poor are facing a $180 million cut in the government health insurance program that pays them.
The amount is far less than…
DHH: Nicotine Replacement Therapy Works
Updated: June 29, 2009/1:26 PM
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Promotion Helps Thousands Kick Tobacco Addiction
BATON ROUGE— More than 5,600 Louisiana tobacco users received free medication last month to help overcome their addiction to tobacco. The…
La. Medicaid program under review
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Private health-care providers are facing a $180 million cut in government funds
Swimmer’s Ear
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It's the time of year for "swimmer's ear". Britney Glaser reports.
Voice Makeover
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Many people undergo makeovers of their 'look', but more and more people are undergoing makeovers of their voice.
LifeShare Blood Centers Holding Father’s Day Blood Drive
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Donate Now To Win Valuable Prizes
Mobile Dental Clinics Could Be Facing Tighter Regulation
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Compromise deal worked out to allow the clinics to treat poor children at public schools.
Mayor Ray Nagin And Wife Have Not Been Tested For Swine Flu
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Couple and a security guard might have to remain in quarantine in China for another week. Side trip to Australia on hold.
Summer Toy Safety
By: Leigh Culbert
Parents are urged to research toys before purchasing them.
Student Immunization Requirements Changing Fall 2009
By: Leigh Culbert
Reporter Leigh Culbert explains.
Alexandria Mayor Proclaims May 31, 2009 as “World No Tobacco Day”
By: Leigh Culbert
Reporter Leigh Culbert explains...
Acadiam Ambulance Paramedic of the Year Named
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New Orleans Native & NFL Great Peyton Manning was featured speaker at annual Acadian Paramedic Lunch
“Safe Sitter” Classes at RRMC
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One-day class teaches sitters how to handle every situation
Swine Flu Cases at 57 in Louisiana
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The latest cases include seven confirmed Thursday in Plaquemines Parish.
Judge Orders Plaquemine Hospital Closed
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The 80-bed acute-care hospital was closed Friday and all of its 90 employees lost their jobs.
Fighting The Fight Against Strokes With “The Jet” Kenny Smith & The Hip Hop Doc
By: Alan Quartemont
Al Quartemont talks with TNT Inside The NBA Analyst & Former NBA'er Kenny Smith
LifeShare Blood Centers issues urgent appeal for Group O donors
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O-negative in critically short supply
