Whether you realize it or not, you or a loved one, if ever cared for in a hospital setting for a heart or lung condition, have likely been cared for by a respiratory therapist (RT). Respiratory therapy, also known as respiratory care, emerged around the 1940s and now includes over 135,000 respiratory therapists in practice in the U.

Domestic violence advocacy centers provide direct services to support survivors and offer educational awareness programming critical in reducing the prevalence of domestic violence.

“In the initial planning, we engaged with stakeholders to review the potential of what The Glen could have to offer.

It is never too late to be proactive and of lung cancer deaths and new cases in the make sure your lungs are in good shape. United States continues to drop. The main If you are over the age of 55, you are reason: People are quitting smoking. There a prime candidate for a lung screening crucial in detecting early-stage lung cancer.

For more than three decades, the Greater Shreveport Chamber has hosted the ATHENA Leadership Program honoring a class of leading women and men in our community. From each class, one individual is selected to receive the prestigious ATHENA International Leadership Award.

says, “Jim would be over the moon with these beautiful trees named in his honor. He loved the idea of Shreveport Common and enjoyed going to the initial community meetings. Jim loved to see the spark of creativity blossom in someone and encouraged and assisted anyone who was willing to try to make something.

Elrod retired Sept. 30 after 56 years as president and CEO of Willis-Knighton Health System and was the longest-tenured hospital administrator in the country. He has been named president emeritus and remains on the board.

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