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More Swine Flu-Related Deaths But More Vaccine Is On The Way
Updated: November 03, 2009/9:34 PM
The state Department of Health and Hospitals says Louisiana’s swine flu death toll is now at 30, with six deaths related to the virus in the past week.
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Lawmakers Look At Options To Close Medicaid Money Gap
Updated: November 03, 2009/9:29 PM
Lawmakers digging into the details of a $308 million deficit in the state’s Medicaid program questioned why swine flu has cost the state so much money and why cost-cutting moves…
State Medicare Program Has To Make Up A Shortfall
Updated: November 02, 2009/9:06 PM
The state health department has pegged a midyear deficit in Louisiana’s Medicaid program at $308 million.
Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine gave formal notification of the problem…
UPDATE: Rapides Regional Medical Center Receives Stroke Accreditation
Updated: November 03, 2009/4:18 PM
By: Leigh Culbert
Rapides Regional Medical Center is celebrating a huge achievement. The center is the first hospital in Central and North Louisiana to become a “Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center”. News Channel…
Rapides Regional Medical Center Receives Stroke Accreditation
Updated: November 03, 2009/4:14 PM
By: Leigh Culbert
Rapides Regional Medical Center is celebrating a huge achievement. The center is the first hospital in Central and North Louisiana to become a “Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center”. News Channel…
Flu Drug Options
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Tamiflu and other anti-virals used to fight the flu are in short supply. Kristen Dahlgren reports.
Office of Public Health Hosts First Swine Flu “Strike Team” Planning Meeting
By: Leigh Culbert
The team will be in charge of administering the vaccines at public and private schools in Cenla.
UPDATE: Swine Flu Vaccines, How Do You Feel About Them?
By: Leigh Culbert
The Central Regional Office of Public Health have yet to receive their batch.
Swine Flu Vaccines
By: Leigh Culbert
Have yet to arrive at the Central Regional Office of Public Health, located on Coliseum Blvd. in Alexandria
Germ Fighting Tips
By: Leigh Culbert
What form of money would be safer for you to use when making a transaction - cash or credit?
Kroger Is Recalling Some Of Its House Brand Hazelnut Spread
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Product that could possibly cause an allergic reaction was distributed to stores in 16 states including Louisiana.
Louisianians Are Not Flocking To Swine Flu Clinics As Expected
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Death toll rose by four today. Victims were adults from the Monroe Area. Total number of fatalities is now 24.
“Fight the Flu” Campaign
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Gov. Bobby Jindal explains...
Against All Odds: Vernon Parish Woman Overcomes Breast Cancer While Pregnant
By: Leigh Culbert
Doctors told her it was impossible.
Health Bill Clears Hurdle
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Senate finance committee approves key health reform bill. Steve Handelsman reports.
Flu Vaccines Arrive
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First shipments of H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines are arriving. Tracie Potts reports.
First swine flu vaccines coming to La
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26,000 doses expected to hit the state on Wednesday
Med Spa Warning
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Spas offer range of services, but how do you know if they're safe? Diana Gonzalez reports.
Seasonal Flu vaccines to be available for high-risk groups
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DHH will distribute approximately 60,000 doses to health units
Swine Flu Hysteria
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Doctors warn swine flu panic may be worse than the illness itself. Kristi Nelson reports.
