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WCCH's 'Pink Crusade' Support Group to discuss lymphedema

Submitted by arobicheaux on Monday, May 6th, 5:22 am
WCCH's 'Pink Crusade' Support Group to discuss lymphedema

The following is a news release from West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital:

On Thursday, May 9, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) will hold its monthly “Pink Crusade” Breast Cancer Support Group meeting. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Dynamic Dimensions in Sulphur, located at 545 Cypress Street. Lauren Gilley, certified lymphedema therapist, will speak about the prevention of lymphedema as well as treatment for those that suffer with the condition.

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Hart Eye Center to hold free LASIK screening April 27

Submitted by arobicheaux on Wednesday, April 24th, 9:10 am
Hart Eye Center to hold free LASIK screening April 27

Hart Eye Center of Lake Charles will hold a free LASIK screening on April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at its 1920 W. Sale Road location.

Individuals attending the screenings must call 439-4014 to make an appointment.

For more information or to check for future screening dates, visit www.harteyecenter.com.

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Free kidney health screening to be held May 2 in Lake Charles

Submitted by arobicheaux on Monday, April 22nd, 9:54 am
Free kidney health screening to be held May 2 in Lake Charles
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WCH to host Derby Party featuring 'The Food Nanny' on May 11

Submitted by arobicheaux on Monday, April 22nd, 6:18 am
WCH to host Derby Party featuring 'The Food Nanny' on May 11

The following is a news release from Women & Children's Hospital:

Women & Children’s Hospital (WCH) will host their next Healthy Woman event on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Charles Country Club, located at 3350 Country Club Road. 

The theme for this event is "Healthy Woman Derby Party – Heels, Hats and Horses." The event will feature author and cooking expert Liz Edmunds, also known as The Food Nanny.

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LCMH to offer free colorectal screening April 23-25

Submitted by arobicheaux on Friday, April 19th, 9:15 am
LCMH to offer free colorectal screening April 23-25

The following is a news release from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital:

Beginning Tuesday, April 23, the Lake Charles Memorial Health System will once again offer free colorectal screening kits in an effort to help detect colorectal cancer at its earliest—and most treatable—stages.

A non-invasive test that can be completed in the privacy of your home, the screening can identify hidden blood in stool samples, which is the first and in many cases the only warning sign of colorectal disease.

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CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital to hold nutrition seminar on April 23

Submitted by arobicheaux on Thursday, April 18th, 2:19 pm
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital to hold nutrition seminar on April 23

CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Diabetes Management and CHRISTUS Louisiana Athletic Club-Lake Charles are teaming up to hold a free nutrition seminar on Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at 4429 Nelson Road.

Registered dietitians with CHRISTUS St. Patrick will be available to discuss and answer questions about nutrition, eating habits, eating plans for the entire family, label reading and more. 

Sign up at the CHRISTUS Louisiana Athletic Club's front desk or call 474-6601 by Friday, April 19, to register for this free seminar.

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Friends of Sisters Surviving to host free PSA screenings

Submitted by arobicheaux on Monday, April 15th, 5:30 am
Friends of Sisters Surviving to host free PSA screenings

Friends of Sisters Surviving, Inc. will host free PSA screenings for men from 9 a.m. to noon at the following sites:

Ned’s Barber on April 19.   

Pryce Miller on April 20.

Greg’s Barber on April 20.

New Sunlight Baptist Church on April 20.

Greater St. Mary Baptist Church on April 20.

For more information, contact Veronica Woodard at 337-794-8689.

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