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LSU Health Shreveport
As of 3:30 pm today, LSU Health Shreveport has closed its’ vaccination site at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds due to tornado warnings in an effort to keep staff and those seeking the vaccine safe. All individuals may access the vaccine site located nearby at the former Chevywood dealership located at 2627 Linwood Drive until 5 pm today.
Vaccinations will resume at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds on Thursday at 10am – 6pm and again on Friday from 10am – 6pm. First and second doses of vaccine available.
Shreveport medical school leader responds to report that heâs being investigated for alleged sexism
Dr. G.E. Ghali says he strongly denies consultantâs limited reference and welcomes a thorough investigation Dr. G.E. Ghali, chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport, speaks during a news conference at the medical school in August about having tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement he released March 17, Ghali says that he strongly denies a report s limited reference to alleged sexism on his part and that he welcomes a thorough investigation into the matter. (KSLA News 12 file photo) By Curtis Heyen | March 17, 2021 at 3:25 PM CDT - Updated March 17 at 9:20 PM
Chancellor at LSU Health Shreveport Under Investigation
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According to a new report from the Advocate in Baton Rouge, LSU Health Shreveport medical school chancellor Dr. G.E. Ghali is facing allegations of sexual discrimination & misconduct and is currently under investigation from the school system. The article alleges that the LSU Board of Supervisors was made aware of the allegations and received a report on the situation within the past two weeks. The allegations came to light during a routine evaluation of Ghali s performance as his contract is reportedly getting ready to expire.
According to LSU spokesman Ernie Ballard, concerns about Ghali were raised during a routine 360 evaluation of a number of campus leaders. The concerns and allegations prompted an ongoing review and deeper investigation. At this time, no details about the alleged incidents have been publicly divulged. However, sources told the Advocate 4 nurses reported specific incidents.
BOSSIER CITY, La. Thousands now have their shot of the vaccine after the largest single-day vaccination effort in northwest Louisiana to date. Saturday s clinic at Brookshire s Grocery Arena was a partnership between LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. They provided the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and those who turned out are considered fully vaccinated since it only requires one dose. It s a great new tool in our toolbox to fight the pandemic, said Dr. John Vanchiere, a professor of pediatrics & infectious disease at LSU Health Shreveport.
The lines started early Saturday morning in bossier city, with Margaret Rougeau joining thousands of others outside the former CenturyLink Center.