Health

Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church to host first Health and Fitness Fair

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Friday, May 25th, 2012, 6:48am
Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church to host first Health and Fitness Fair

Original release by: Moore's Chapel Baptist Church

The Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church Women Ministry will host its first Health and Fitness Fair, set for 10:30 a.m., May 26, 2012 at the MCBC Fellowship Hall, 897 Railroad Ave., Mansfield, La.

The fair is free and will feature experts in nutrition and fitness who will share simple steps, tips and interactive demonstrati

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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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Sobriety Checkpoint scheduled for Saturday night in Webster Parish

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Friday, March 30th, 2012, 1:37pm
Sobriety Checkpoint scheduled for Saturday night in Webster Parish

Original release by: Louisiana State Police

Louisiana State Police has zero tolerance for impaired drivers.  To combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop G will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Saturday, March 31, 2012 from approximately 10:00 pm to 4:00 am in Webster Parish.

The mission will be to intercept and incarcerate impaired drivers before they can cause injury or death to themselves, their passengers, or members of the public.

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Boil advisories in place for Sabine and Natchitoches parishes

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012, 6:10am
Boil advisories in place for Sabine and Natchitoches parishes

Information provided by: Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH)

DHH is monitoring a boil advisory for the Sabine Parish #1 water system due to a power outage at a booster station.

DHH is monitoring a boil advisory for the Natchitoches Parish #2 water system. The water system lost pressure due to a line breakage. While the breakage wasn't weather related, weather and high water in the area are impeding the ability to make the necessary repairs.

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NSU nursing students help raise money for American Heart Assoc.

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012, 12:24pm
NSU nursing students help raise money for American Heart Assoc.

Second Level nursing students from Northwestern State University’s Cenla campus in Alexandria participated in the American Heart Association Central Louisiana Heart Walk on March 3.  Faculty and students completed the three-mile walk, contributing to more than $56,000 raised by the Alexandria community. 

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NSU to host University Health Day

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, 12:31pm
NSU to host University Health Day

Northwestern State University is hosting a University Health Day from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27th at the school's Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center (WRAC). The event is sponsored by the WRAC and the Department of Health and Human Performance. Folks will be able to get free health screenings and information on a number of health topics.

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NSU holding University Health Day

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 10:57am
NSU holding University Health Day

Northwestern State University’s Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center and Department of Health and Human Performance will host University Health Day, a community-wide health fair, from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 at the WRAC.

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