Health

Church hosting HIV/AIDS awareness program

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, August 9th, 2012, 7:33am
Church hosting HIV/AIDS awareness program

The Philadelphia Center, Community Activist Lester Smith and Caddo Parish Commissioner Stephanie Lynch will host "Operation Cease the Violence, End the Silence", and effort to bring awareness to HIV/AIDS related issues, especially within the African-American community.

The event begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 11 at the Hollywood Baptist Church, 5305 Roberts Street in Shreveport.

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David Raines Centers hosting annual scholarship banquet

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012, 3:42pm
David Raines Centers hosting annual scholarship banquet

The David Raines Community Health Centers has helped communities across northwest Louisiana for 20 years. The highlight of the organization's year-long celebration it's Annual Meeting and Health Careers Scholarship Banquet.

The event begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 23 at the Shreveport Convention Center. U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu will be the guest speaker.

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4th of July Water Resource Festival spotlights water safety for kids & patriotism

Submitted by Amber Edwards on Wednesday, July 4th, 10:34 pm
4th of July Water Resource Festival spotlights water safety for kids & patriotism

The Aquatic & Wildlife Education Foundation hosted the 2012 Independence Day Water Resource Festival Wednesday at the J. Bennett Johnston Regional Visitor Center Downtown Shreveport.

Members of the Optimist Club of Bossier City, Bayou Outdoor Supercenter & the Red River Waterway Commission gave away 700 free Coast-Guard approved life jackets for the kids. Shreveport Fire Chief Craig Mulford applauds the life-jacket giveaway saying, “Adult supervision is a must in keeping our children safe while participating in and around recreational waterways and pools.

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LSU Health opens new clinic in South Shreveport

Submitted by Amber Edwards on Thursday, June 28th, 7:04 pm
LSU Health opens new clinic in South Shreveport

A ribbon-cutting was held at the opening of a new non-emergency clinic in South Shreveport Thursday morning.

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New health clinic now open in far south Shreveport

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012, 10:41am
New health clinic now open in far south Shreveport

LSU Health Shreveport has a new non-emergency clinic open to help the people living in in the far southern parts of the city.

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LifeCycle 2012 to benefit Heart of Hope

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, May 24th, 2012, 3:09pm
LifeCycle 2012 to benefit Heart of Hope

Original release by: Heart of Hope Ministry

Cyclists of all levels of experience - beginner to pro - are invited to participate in the first annual LifeCycle bike tour that will benefit Heart of Hope – A Sanctuary for Women. 

LifeCycle 2012 will be held on Saturday, June 2 at 8:00 a.m., with registration starting at 7:00 a.m. 

There will be four routes available, including a 5 mile fun ride and a 67 mile trip into East Texas.  All rides will begin and end at the Heart of Hope, a beautiful 8,200 square foot home located at 1042

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NWLA Red Cross moving to new facility, volunteer training starts May 19

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 3:17pm
NWLA Red Cross moving to new facility, volunteer training starts May 19

Original release by: NWLA American Red Cross

The Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross is relocating to a new home.

The new facility is located at 805 Brook Hollow, Shreveport (next to Country Tavern by the auto mall).

The Red Cross still needs financial help from the public to finish paying for the new building.

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