Winter Weather - What you need to know and Photo Gallery What you need to know as our temperatures drop (Source: KPLC) By Mari Wilson | February 13, 2021 at 3:38 PM CST - Updated February 24 at 11:47 AM
CLOSURES
Hospitals
· CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is cancelling all outpatient and elective services – including surgeries and diagnostic procedures scheduled for Feb. 15 and 16, at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital and CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital. Affected patients will be contacted for a reschedule date. Anyone with questions can call, 337.431.7887.
- Ochsner CHRSTUS Health Centers in Lake Charles will also close on Monday Feb. 15 and 16. This includes all clinics on the Lake Area and St. Patrick campuses, as well as Tybee Lane, Moss Bluff and Grand Lake. Ochsner Health Center – Lake Charles Urology is also closed. Patients with existing appointments for Monday and Tuesday will be contacted to reschedule. Patients can also proactively
Closures scheduled for Feb. 15 and 16 Closures happening on Feb. 15 and 16. (Source: Pixabay) By Davon Cole | February 12, 2021 at 4:05 PM CST - Updated February 13 at 11:00 AM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Multiple organizations and businesses in the area will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, and Tuesday, Feb. 16, due to the threat of severe winter weather and Mardi Gras.
Hospitals
· CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is cancelling all outpatient and elective services – including surgeries and diagnostic procedures scheduled for Feb. 15 and 16, at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital and CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital. Affected patients will be contacted for a reschedule date. Anyone with questions can call, 337.431.7887.
For breast cancer patients, a new technique known as radiofrequency seed localization is now available at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital to guide surgeons to the precise area to be removed.
Question: My friend has a high risk factor for breast cancer, it is common in her family. She feels as though itâs just a matter of time until she is diagnosed with it, too. Is she right, or are there thing she can do?
Answer: While a family history is a risk factor, most women who have breast cancer have no family history.
Lifestyle changes make a tremendous impact on breast cancer. Things such as maintaining a healthy body weight, getting regular exercise, lowering or eliminating alcohol consumption, and not smoking are all strategies to lower oneâs risk for cancer, including breast cancer. Of course, getting regular mammograms is one of the best things she can do because early detection makes a big difference in outcomes.
About a dozen people gathered in the parking lot of the Sulphur Senior Center Tuesday to gather information about COVID-19 vaccines from June McBride, RN, Infection Prevention Coordinator with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
Attendees sat in cars for the presentation, which was made via a microphine and sound system due to social distancing protocol.
McBride had a stuffed unicorn, sporting a mask and hand santizer, attached to her belt. She said âCovidicornâ is a visual reminder of the safety measures people must take, even after theyâve had the vaccine.
McBride spoke briefly about how the vaccine, (taken in two doses either three or weeks apart depending on the brand) works and what side effects are possible.