St. Elizabeth Hospital recognized for higher quality in bariatric surgery
In 2017, the Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery program expanded to include not only the type of service provided, but also the site of care. Health care facilities were evaluated as either...
View ArticleAARP statement on department of health action related to nursing home evictions
“This unprecedented action taken by the Department of Health spotlights a significant and growing problem with long-term care in Louisiana—and the state’s over-reliance on nursing home care."
View ArticleOn the road: Bike-buying tips for adults
Considerations for purchasing a commute-worthy bike are many. Bikecitizen.net suggests keeping these five in mind:
View ArticleNetworx: Best plants to grow in pots
There are all sorts of great reasons to grow plants in pots. You might live in a condo or townhouse with limited outdoor space. Perhaps the soil quality in your yard is poor. Or you may love the lush...
View Article'Hope is the most needed currency today,' says director of new Pope Francis doc
Now coming on five years as pope, Pope Francis and his message of reform are at the heart of "Pope Francis: A Man of His Word," a film being released by the Vatican and Focus Features.
View ArticleIdolatrous deities and the Book of Abraham
A number of elements in the Book of Abraham suggest that it is authentically ancient. Here is a small sampling of such items.
View ArticleDuplessis Primary enjoys new Friendship Bench
She founded the company in 2012 with a goal of placing a friendship bench into every school and through kindness and friendship push bullying of our schools.
View ArticleAPSO Arrest Report
The following was obtained by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office the week ending May 17 and does not reflect guilt or innocence.
View ArticleThe Farr Side: ‘Voicenotes’ conjures late-’80s/early-’90s
A year ago, pop songwriter Charlie Puth teased us with the first track from his sophomore album. The single, “Attention,” quickly reached No. 1.Last fall, Puth dropped “How Long.” Another new track,...
View ArticleBe wary of activated charcoal for health, beauty
Health trends come and go. One of the latest is activated charcoal for nutrition and teeth whitening. While charcoal is naturally thought of as providing heat for cooking or warmth, it also has — when...
View ArticleSusan Sparks: For Harry and Meghan: 10 Lessons on Love
After 15 years as an ordained minister, I’ve concluded that the most likely time for anyone to suffer a blood pressure spike is while preparing for a wedding. Add to that scenario dysfunctional family...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: Leg extension will tighten and tone your back side
There are squats and lunges, even jumps and kicks, to work your legs and lower body. But every so often, there are small (or not so small) areas that need attention. Our move today is a pulsing leg...
View ArticleDealing with grief: Resiliency, hope key to overcoming loss of all kinds
Kristy Whaley was grieving.Her 25-year-old son, Kyle, had been struggling for years to fight the grip that opioids had on his life.Whaley was mourning the loss of the dreams and hopes she had held for...
View ArticleLooking Up: No time like now to enjoy the stars
Appreciating the stars above should never seem so complicated that we hesitate to bother looking up at them, Science articles and documentaries dazzle us with talk of parallel universes, black holes,...
View ArticleLearning to 'out-listen' the other guy
“I have hope and faith that we can become more intelligent, more wise. After all, that's the name of our species: homo sapiens. The people who are wise," said Krista Tippett at Symposium by the Sea.
View ArticleGrammar Guy: Dreamers often lie
Sure, it’s easy to distinguish lace from lice and lake from like, but what’s the difference between lay and lie? When I say “lie” in this article, I’m not referring to the act that causes Pinocchio’s...
View ArticleTravel: Mobile full of historic houses
MOBILE, Alabama — In this 300-year-old Gulf Coast city, home is where the heart (of history) is.Visitors to Mobile’s pretty, oak-shaded streets can see the best of the city’s past at five different...
View ArticleTicket to Write: Mobile celebrates long, strange history of Mardi Gras
Although Mardi Gras in New Orleans gets all the attention, the event in Mobile, Alabama, is actually older.Mardi Gras and Carnival are traditional — and traditionally excessive — celebrations that take...
View ArticleAscension Public Schools recognizes support employees of the year
"Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication," said Superintendent David Alexander.
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