ince opening in 2018, CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital has seen solid growth in service to the Bossier community. The facility, located on Viking Drive, is a licensed hospital by the state that includes a full-service emergency room, short-stay inpatient beds, advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory services.

One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and the reality is that it is treatable and curable when diagnosed early. Every 74 seconds, a woman dies from breast cancer somewhere in the world. It is the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide.

August ushered in a new school year, and with it came the excitement of fall sports and Friday Night Football. Across Shreveport-Bossier, it is common to find a certified athletic trainer on the sidelines during games, practices and in the team’s fieldhouse.

As an older adult, it is important to realize that incorporating a daily routine of physical activity is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your health. It is a way to prevent and delay the many challenges experienced from growing old by improving muscle growth and tone and helping with balance and endurance.

ariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) is becoming an increasingly popular tool to combat the effects of severe obesity. Improved insurance coverage and enhanced, minimally invasive surgical options for weight-loss procedures make it affordable and easier to access.