Latest Louisiana Health News
- Report: South Leads List of Top 10 Medicated States 24 Jul 2008 18:34 GMT
... U.S., according to the report. Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee and West Virginia, for example, had ... in 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Obesity is just a ... risk factor for chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension," said Emily Cox, senior director ...
- Lack of legs didn't hold him back 24 Jul 2008 18:14 GMT
... game," said Vince, who grew up in Louisiana. "I knew I wanted to be involved ... son, Jordan, 10, is a picture of health. Their daughter, Sierra, was born with a ... went through so much," Vince said. "The medical field is so much more advanced than ...
- The Real Question: Should Oil Be Cheap? 24 Jul 2008 17:39 GMT
... the heart of American industrial might. The Louisiana company's fiery 2,800F furnaces melt down hunks ... install more efficient heating, as Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor did: The hospital saves ... changes are saving lives—fewer traffic deaths—and improving health as people get out of their cars. ...
- Catron, Vaughn receive NAIA A.O. Duer Award 24 Jul 2008 17:12 GMT
... of Georgetown College and Julia Vaughan of Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) the 2008 ... academic achievement. An elected member of the Health Pre-professional Honor Society and selected as the ...
- Report warns of Southern AIDS 'crisis' 24 Jul 2008 17:11 GMT
... Ala., concluded that AIDS was creating a health disaster in the South. AIDS deaths fell ... as Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, ... with a crisis of having to provide medical and support care for increasing numbers of ...
- Air Force reports no survivors in B-52 crash 24 Jul 2008 17:07 GMT
... also was the deputy commander of 36th Medical Group at Andersen Air Force Base. The ... based at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. Flags were being flown at half-staff at ...
- Death by Taser: Police Accused of Cover-Up in Death of African American Man Shocked Nine Times While in Handcuffs 24 Jul 2008 16:46 GMT
... : Police in the city of Winnfield, Louisiana are being accused of covering up the ... after an autopsy determined there were no drugs in his system. The coroner also determined ...
- The Lost Book of Nostradamus: Part III 24 Jul 2008 16:39 GMT
... and the new classic that addresses teen drug abuse, A MAINE CHRISTMAS CAROL (Cambridge Books). ... efforts after Hurricane Katrina are in, "RAPING LOUISIANA: A DIARY OF DECEIT" (Cambridge Books). Mr. ...
- Health Highlights: July 24, 2008 24 Jul 2008 16:15 GMT
... Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: ... included 5,055 people in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas ...
- More Than 300 New Medicines Being Developed for Mental Illnesses 24 Jul 2008 16:12 GMT
... Sopranos -- who suffers from depression. In Louisiana, rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide ... remains a top priority." Many of these diseases, such as depression, were once misunderstood causes ... According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the total cost (direct and indirect) of ...
- Worries about drinking water and medical care 24 Jul 2008 15:38 GMT
... conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security ... would not be able to get needed medical care (41% very worried). The survey of ... was conducted in eight states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas—and ...
- Air Force says no survivors of B-52 crash 24 Jul 2008 15:09 GMT
... also was the deputy commander of 36th Medical Group at Andersen Air Force Base. The ... based at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. Flags were being flown at half-staff at ...
- 21st Century Holding Company Announces Earnings Release Date 24 Jul 2008 15:08 GMT
... admitted carrier in the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Texas for more than 300 classes ... court decisions and trends in litigation, and health care and auto repair costs; and other ...
- Shawsheen shines at national competition 24 Jul 2008 14:56 GMT
... Chicago to New York City for a cancer fundraiser to fly there and cheer on ... sister, Sara Pietila, a junior in the health-technology shop, placed seventh in the community-service competition ... their trip to St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana to rebuild houses destroyed during hurricanes Katrina ...
- New Orleans-Area Hospitals Lost $386M From 2005 To 2007, Execs Will Lobby For Stalled $350M Funding Package 24 Jul 2008 14:54 GMT
... $350 million funding package for hospitals in Louisiana and Mississippi. The Senate included the package ... the long term if funding for the medical centers is not forthcoming. Rep. Sheila Jackson ... 7/21). The delegation also visited a community health clinic. Clayton Williams -- director of health ...
- One-vehicle rollover in Shelby County claims life 24 Jul 2008 14:18 GMT
... rollover in Shelby County claims life A Louisiana man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover ... injuries and were taken to Shelby Regional Medical Center. Seatbelts were reportedly not worn, according ...
- The Early Word: Obama Opens European Tour 24 Jul 2008 13:32 GMT
... he will appear with cyclist and fellow cancer survivor Lance Armstrong at the Livestrong Summit ... presumptive Republican nominee had to to visit Louisiana today to tout his support for oil ...
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- All Six In Crew Killed In Crash Of B-52 Off Guam 24 Jul 2008 12:48 GMT
... also the deputy commander of the 36th Medical Group at Andersen Air Force Base. "Our ... were being flown at half-staff at the Louisiana state Capitol to honor them. ...
- Concerns About Drinking Water And Medical Care Highlighted In Hurricane Preparedness Survey 24 Jul 2008 12:47 GMT
... conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health Project on the Public and Biological Security ... would not be able to get needed medical care (41% very worried). The survey of ... in eight states - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas ...
- Is Jindal the smart pick for McCain? 24 Jul 2008 12:47 GMT
... nail-biters have begun placing bets. Favorites include Louisiana Gov. Jindal and former Massachusetts Gov. Romney. ... was secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, taking the state's bankrupt Medicaid program from a $400 million deficit to ...
- MedCath Corporation to Hold Conference Call on Third Quarter Results 24 Jul 2008 12:37 GMT
... with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease being a primary service offering. MedCath owns ... licensed beds, located in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Texas. MedCath ...
- Air Force says no survivors in B-52 crash off Guam 24 Jul 2008 12:21 GMT
... also was the deputy commander of 36th Medical Group at Andersen Air Force Base. "Our ... based at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. Flags were being flown at half-staff at ...
- Is Bobby Jindal the one Republicans have been waiting for? 24 Jul 2008 12:16 GMT
... served in the U.S. of Representatives. Before that, he was appointed secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, taking the state's bankrupt Medicaid program from a $400 million deficit to a $220 million surplus. He also served ...
- Kathleen Parker: Is Bobby Jindal the one Republicans have been waiting for? 24 Jul 2008 12:16 GMT
... served in the U.S. of Representatives. Before that, he was appointed secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, taking the state's bankrupt Medicaid program from a $400 million deficit to a $220 million surplus. He also served ...
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