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Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 8:56 AM CDT
|By Crimson Jeffers
A stroke can happen to anyone and the recovery is different for each survivor.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Jojuana Phillips
Several different things are celebrated and recognized during the month of April, including the gift of life through organ donations.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
Louisiana lawmakers are pushing for more access to mental health services.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
The quality of women’s healthcare in Louisiana is ranked one of the lowest in the country and one state lawmaker believes she has a plan to turn that around.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Bennett Roland Jr.
A recent study conducted by the University of Michigan confirms climate change contributes to longer allergy season.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 5:46 PM CST
|By Chris Rosato
Sen. Sharon Hewitt, R-Slidell, wants to make it illegal to buy abortion pills without a prescription from a licensed physician and penalize companies selling abortion pills to women without a prescription.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 3:44 PM CST
|By Jojuana Phillips
Rapides Women’s and Children’s Hospital has received Louisiana’s Birth Ready Designation by the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 7:12 PM CST
|By Alena Noakes
Affording insulin and other life-saving drugs is a struggle for many Americans, which is something Pres. Biden called on legislators to pass legislation to resolve in his State of the Union Address.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 4:18 PM CST
|By KALB Digital Team
The diaper bank is serving more clients in Sabine Parish than ever before!
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Alex Orenczuk
On Thursday, the Region Six Office of Public Health hosted its annual Societal and Health Disparities Forum at LSUA.
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Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 3:48 PM CST
|By David J. Holcombe
Let your input into the State Health Improvement Plan heard.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 12:40 PM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
“Health in the rural communities is not as good,” said Dr. Federico De Puy, Interventional Cardiologist with the American Heart Association.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 11:44 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
Doctors want you to know about a few skin conditions that could be telling you about your heart health.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Chris Rosato
The state’s medical marijuana program was under review at the Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 16.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 at 6:31 PM CST
|By Chris Rosato
The number of patients using medical marijuana is expected to grow rapidly now that the cost of the medication has been significantly lowered.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2022 at 3:31 PM CST
|By Kori Johnson
As we make the transition into 2022, there can be some uncertainty and stress about what’s to come.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 4:30 PM CST
|By Kailey McCarthy
The Rapides Cancer Center is adding new technology to alleviate the need to travel and ease treatment for patients.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2021 at 11:48 AM CST
|By Cali Hubbard
Researchers are finding that more young adults have been struggling with mental health since the start of the pandemic. Since then, more teens have picked up vapes to help with their mental state.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 4:37 PM CST
|By Kailey McCarthy
Every November, health care leaders everywhere take a moment to show compassion and support to families experiencing the anxiety associated with premature births.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Kailey McCarthy
‘Diabetes Relief of Louisiana,’ a diabetes infusion therapy center located in Alexandria, is hoping to make living with diabetes easier.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 6:20 PM CST
|By Chris Rosato
After a long fight to get medical marijuana in Louisiana, some patients are saying the people who need it can’t afford it. But, there could be help on the way at the first of the year
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 6:16 PM CST
|By Breanne Bizette
Rosalynn Thyseen knows the heartache from losing a child. Now, two years later after burying her 13-year-old son, she wants to prevent other families from going through the same pain
Updated: Nov. 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Kailey McCarthy
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted illness, is growing at an alarming rate right here in Central Louisiana.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 at 6:10 PM CST
|By Sarah Jane Tribble and Emily Featherston
The number of pharmacies dispensing 340B discounted drugs soared to more than 31,000 this year. Drugmakers struck back by halting some discounts.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 at 5:11 PM CST
|By Kailey McCarthy
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes day was recognized on Sunday, November 14.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Kailey McCarthy
One clinic in Alexandria is making it easier and more convenient for patients to get specialty care right here at home.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2021 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Louisiana Department of Health
There is no cost for a flu shot.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Kailey McCarthy
One pharmacy in Alexandria is making it easier for people to stay on top of their prescriptions, whether they have insurance or not.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2021 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Alex Orenczuk
The Louisiana Opioid Surveillance Program has tracked an increase in drug overdose deaths in Louisiana.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2021 at 4:47 PM CDT
|By Louisiana Department of Health
There is no cost for a flu shot.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Louisiana Department of Health
The Louisiana Department of Health will be holding a community flu vaccination clinic for Alexandria area residents.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Daniela Molina, Jill Riepenhoff and Lee Zurik
The lack of access to dental care plagues many parts of rural America.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2021 at 4:46 PM CDT
|By KALB Digital Team
There will be no out-of-pocket expense.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Austin Kemker
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center will break ground next year on a new $100M cancer treatment center, officials with the hospital and Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday, Oct. 4.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By Kailey McCarthy
A bill being debated in Louisiana would allow nurse practitioners to have full practice authority, meaning they wouldn’t have to work with a doctor to treat patients.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Kailey McCarthy
It’s an alarming statistic. COVID-19 hospitalization rates among children and adolescents are at their highest levels since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Kailey McCarthy
The Rapides Foundation is conducting a study they may need your help with.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 4:06 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Louisiana health officials report there were seven human cases of West Nile virus in the state the week that ended Friday, Sept. 4.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Kailey McCarthy
It’s another unusual school year for students, faculty and staff continuing to deal with the pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 2:57 PM CDT
|By Daniela Molina and Sandra Jones
El gobierno federal asigna solo el 11% de los fondos de transporte público a estas áreas.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 at 2:52 PM CDT
|By Daniela Molina and Sandra Jones
Without a vehicle or public transportation some in rural America rely on charity for rides to doctors and stores.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Kailey McCarthy
It’s no secret, produce can be hard to come by, and hunger is a huge issue here in Central Louisiana. One program is teaching kids how to grow their own produce to alleviate some of these problems.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 8:23 AM CDT
|By Kylei Cornelison
Hospitals buy blood donations from LifeShare, and it is often done locally.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Javonti Thomas
Louisiana is experiencing a drastic mental health shortage. It worsens for those living in rural communities.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By Lee Zurik, Jamie Grey, Jill Riepenhoff, Daniela Molina and Owen Hornstein
Bridging the Great Health Divide explores issues in rural America through the lens of residents, doctors and other health care providers.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Kylei Cornelison
The program offers clients the opportunity of remote and guideline-safe counseling.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By Kailey McCarthy
Things like fresh food from a local farmer’s market were out of the question for SNAP recipients, until now.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Javonti Thomas
A new women's mental support group meets Friday to break down mental health barriers.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By Jamie Grey and Lee Zurik
Gray Television stations will air a documentary about disparities in rural health care and the people working to bridge the great health divide.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 7:59 AM CDT
|By Kylei Cornelison
The program started in 2016 through the LaSalle Ministerial Alliance.