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In the wake of the BP oil disaster, I went to Gulf Shores in July to check on my camp, and to see if the news reports on the effects of the spill were accurate. It was nearly a week since the well had been successfully capped, and more than that since Jimmy Buffet’s …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that close to 31 million adults suffer from chronic sinusitis, resulting in 15 billion doctor visits and more than 200,000 sinus surgical procedures every year.

Years ago, if someone had heart disease, it was usually discovered during a heart attack. Elevated cholesterol, coronary heart disease, and high blood pressure were still yet to be discovered and understood. Fast-forward to today, and we have an array of screenings available that allow …

Did you know that 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts, one of the most curable causes of vision loss?

Sometimes, Theresa (Latricia) George agonizes over life’s irreversible tragedies and looks for the missing pieces of an unsolvable puzzle. How could something that seems like “the norm” cause such a tragedy?George said she used to be like so many other parents, thinking that drinking was a rite of …

In light of the recent drowning deaths in the Shreveport area, it’s imperative that you and your children know how to swim and how to perform CPR. The tragedy that happened on the Red River could have been prevented.

For years, the Prien Lake Mall has worked with the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network to bring family and community experiences to Southwest Louisiana.  This unique partnership has resulted in countless events and programs for the community, such as the …

As I walked up the boarding ramp, I envisioned the 300-plus sailors she once carried lined up across her deck, giving their farewell formation to whatever global port they were departing from. This imaginary vision had me convinced that this ship, with its long and accomplished career, …

Although hurricane season officially begins on June 1, most of us don’t start thinking about it until August rolls around. Historically, the months of August and September are peak season. If it’s going to happen, chances are, that’s when it’s going to happen. Of course, this is just a general …

When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, hysterectomy surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions such as cervical and uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, menorrhagia (excessive …