Mark H. Smith Jr., MD, specializing in general, bariatric and robotic-assisted surgery at Willis- Knighton Health System, has performed his 1,000th da Vinci ® robotic surgery. Dr. Smith, who practices at WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates, has been using the da Vinci technology since January 2015.

These proposed studies go hand and hand with the needs of the citizens of the state of Louisiana, where diseases associated with altered immune responsiveness take a significant toll on the health of the citizens of the state, as well as add to the health-care costs within the state.

Awall in the Minden home of Wytonia and Joey McBride could be a wall found in the house of any parents proud of a son or daughter. It is the first thing you see when you enter the modest gray-brick home on a quiet residential street in the Webster Parish community.

Sci-Port Discovery Center, a major regional attraction closed since the "stay at home" ruling in early March, will be tentatively reopening on June 5. This reopening will include the new 12,000-square-feet Gallery of Intrigue, and will also celebrate the return of six popular hands-on science displays after an extensive refurbishing.

A snowy extravaganza is blowing into town! From now through Jan. 30, 2020, the first floor of Sci-Port Discovery Center will be converted into a winter wonderland. For 10 weeks, this winter-themed interactive exhibit named Sno-Port will showcase the wonders and science of snow for locals of all ages.