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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Explore dementia care resources at The Bridge in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center invites the community to open house tours every other Tuesday. The tours will allow guests to learn about The Bridge's programs, meet the team, and delve into its available services supporting caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias in the region. CHRISTUS highlights speech therapy for communication disorders Guests will also be able to see The Bridge Adult Day Center, Northwest Louisiana's first dementia-centered adult day program. This program provides individuals with dementia with a safe, inviting environment while caregivers relax and refresh. 'We want people to know that they're not alone,' said Toni Goodin, Executive Director of The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center. 'These tours are a simple way for anyone—whether a caregiver, family member, or healthcare provider—to come see what we offer and ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting.' The first tour will take place on Tuesday, June 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is not required. For more information, visit The Bridge during tour hours. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
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CHRISTUS ambulance gets trapped in Kilgore floodwater
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) — A CHRISTUS emergency medical services unit was traveling in Kilgore when their ambulance became submerged in floodwater. PHOTOS: Memorial Day severe weather leaves damage across East Texas According to a release from CHRISTUS Health, the EMS crew immediately exited the vehicle after they found themselves in rising floodwater. No patients were in the vehicle at the time and nobody was harmed. The crew is being evaluated and CHRISTUS EMS operations will proceed as usual. More than 360,000 gallons of sewage spills onto road in Tyler Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
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Dairy Queen Blizzards benefits Tyler CHRISTUS patients
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The sixth annual Miracle Mondays in May campaign will donate the proceeds from every Blizzard sold at Dairy Queen in Tyler on Mondays to support local CHRISTUS patients. FireAnt festival in Marshall promises fun for all ages Dairy Queen of Tyler has partnered with Kelly Federal Credit Union and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to donate funds towards CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Francis Health System child patients. Proceeds from every Blizzard sold on Mondays at the Tyler Dairy Queen during May will be used to better children's health. One CHRISTUS patient received a diagnosis that helped her manage her condition. Nearly two years ago, Luna showed diabetes symptoms and was taken to CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital for treatment in the pediatric intensive care unit. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis, which affected her blood sugar levels. Now, Luna can manage her diabetes with an insulin pump and she has access to specialized help. East Texas viral TikTok stars spread Autism awareness 'Thanks to the generous support from DQ of Tyler and Kelly Federal Credit Union, we can continue delivering top-tier specialized pediatric health care to our patients and their families,' CMN Hospitals program director at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System Christina Mosier said. Mosier also stated that all funds received from the campaign will used to treat local patients . 'The funds raised stay local to support treatment, research and family-centered care to ensure each child we care for receives the best care available.' Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and building a strong foundation for their futures is our ongoing mission. With support from our community and community partners, we can fund our hospital's most urgent needs. Your donations help support vital programs and research that help patients like Luna, our 2025 CMN Hospitals Champion, heal and thrive. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Iberia Parish addresses trash dumping, seeks offender penalties
IBERIA PARISH, La. () — According to Iberia Parish President Larry Richard, trash dumping is becoming a major issue across the parish. He says recent occurrences are having him wanting to make an example out of those responsible. 'It's a major issue and we are looking to address it to the fullest,' said Richard. 'We have to get to a point where people are going to realize that they're dumping trash in Iberia parish, and they get caught. There will be a penalty for it.' On March 28, addressed the issue on after a large amount of trash was found dumped on the side of the road in the parish. Richard says acts like this are unacceptable and brings down the value of the community. Offenders can face serious consequences including fines, criminal charges and jailtime. While officials rely on people calling in to report the dumping, they are actively working with parish agencies to tackle the issue firsthand. 'So, we're trying to work as much as we can, not only with the public works department, with waste connection, who actually have our contract to pick up bulky waste, but also with the sheriff department and with the district attorney's office, because we have a lot of things, it takes a lot to police. So, we're in the process right now of making some major changes,' said Richard. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The following are convenient locations of dumpsters and recycling bins throughout the parish that are open 24/7: Public Works – 4018 East Old Spanish Trail, New Iberia Old Parish Barn – 5013 Avery Island RD, New Iberia Sugarena – 713 Northwest by-pass, New Iberia Delcambre Boat Landing – Bayou Carlin Cove, Delcambre (recycling only) Accepted recyclable items include: paper plastic aluminum cans small metal cans (soup or vegetable cans) Residents are encouraged to make use of these resources to help maintain a clean and sustainable community. Driver arrested in connection to Livingston Parish hit-and-run injuring pedestrian Vehicle fire on I-10 westbound causes traffic jam Iberia Parish addresses trash dumping, seeks offender penalties CHRISTUS Healthcare provides tips for managing spring allergies 5 things to know about Republicans' new blueprint to pass Trump's agenda Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
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CHRISTUS Health opens new Tyler clinic to increase primary care access
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– CHRISTUS Health has opened a new, multi-provider family medicine and internal medicine clinic in Tyler with the first patients to be seen on Monday. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on Mount Pleasant facility The clinic located at The Village at Cumberland Park in the former BuyBuy Baby building will provide 'comprehensive primary care including preventative services, chronic disease management and physical exams for all ages.' The clinic has 30 exam rooms with full-service lab and onsite imaging. Photos courtesy of CHRISTUS Health 'This is a growing area in Tyler and an area that we saw as an opportunity to expand our footprint and access to care for the community,' Chief Medical Officer for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Dr. Brent Wadle said. 'This new location provides more visibility and accessibility to our providers, ensuring we reach as many people as possible. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on new Cancer Center in Longview CHRISTUS Heath said that at first, five providers including a nurse practitioner will see patients, with the clinic reserving space for an additional five providers within two years. The current providers are: Dr. Joshua Baker Dr. Brady Holstead Dr. Brian Kingston Dr. David Larson Nurse Practitioner Gabriela New 'Family medicine really is the core for everything in healthcare, it is where you go to prevent further issues from developing,' Larsen said. 'This is a beautiful new facility, in a really fast-growing part of the area, that will provide incredible access for people to establish the care they need for a healthy life.' According to CHRISTUS, the clinic will use the electronic health record system Epic which allows real-time patient information and appointment availability within CHRISTUS. This clinic is apart of the latest CHRISTUS expansion across East Texas with construction currently taking place in Longview, Mount Pleasant, Palestine and Sulphur Springs. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on new Sulphur Springs clinic 'We are excited about the growth we have underway here in Tyler and across all of East Texas,' Wadle said. 'Access to health care is critical, and we are committed to providing that care at all levels.' Patients can call the clinic at 903-606-5100 or visit the website to schedule an appointment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
