CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System announced it is launching a $43 million investment in the local community. The 24-month expansion project, called the Highland 100, kicked off in January at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, located at 1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.

Most recently, Crawford was chief administrative officer for the city of Shreveport, where he oversaw day-to-day operations of the city with a $500 million operating budget.

Through Southwestern Electric Power Company’s (SWEPCO) commercial energy-efficiency program, the historic Strand Theatre recently received $13,000 in incentives to switch to LED bulbs. The change will bring an estimated 20 percent savings to the theatre’s electric bills, based on past usage, and new savings as a result of the lighting upgrade.

We all know children need to learn early on the importance of good oral hygiene habits. As a family dentist in Shreveport and father of two small children, I know first hand the challenge parents face trying to get the kids to brush. We are often rushed out the door in the morning because someone needs to put their jacket on all by themselves.

With school and sports and recitals and all the millions of things we busy Americans are bombarded with constantly, sometimes the little things in life get left off of our todo list. However, establishing early childhood brushing habits may be one of the most important gifts you can provide for your child.

Imagine for a moment that you are one of the millions of Americans recently diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Now, imagine you are told not much can be done due to your age or health status.

In addition to advising the mayorelect before taking office, the board will oversee the development of a transition report, planned for release in early 2019. This report will reflect the charge of its committees and the overall vision of the mayor-elect.

melatonin levels, or checking our phone for one last email before we go to bed, prohibits many of us from getting the restful sleep we need. Eliminating electronics from the bedroom or at least moving them away from the bed and having a “cut off” time, such as one hour before bedtime, can help promote a.