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David Drez, Jr., M.D., Co-Edits Orthopedic Sports Medicine Textbook

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David Drez, Jr., M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, is co-editor of the third edition textbook DeLee & Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: Principles and Practice. More>>

Memorial Hospital Honors Artists from Hamilton Christian Academy

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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital recently honored students who participated in the Young at Art Program in October.  The program, which spotlights artwork from a different local elementary school each month, was designed to make a positive impact on hospital patients, employees, and the young artists themselves. More>>

Memorial Physicians Among Louisiana’s Top Docs

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Twenty-four physicians on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital were recently named among Louisiana’s best in a recent survey of their peers conducted for Louisiana Life magazine for 2009. More>>

Lake Charles Memorial Designated Major Teaching Hospital

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With the signing of Senate Bill 215 by Governor Bobby Jindal, Lake Charles Memorial has earned the designation of Major Teaching Hospital. More>>

Answers Straight from the Heart – Ask the Cardiologist

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Heart disease, stroke, hypertension, blood clots - the list of serious cardiovascular conditions is long and too often deadly.  Keeping yourself informed on these conditions - and your risk for suffering from them - is a very important step in prevention and treatment. More>>

Saturday Sports Injury Clinic at Memorial Hospital

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The Saturday Sports Injury Clinic at Memorial Hospital is a comprehensive, one-stop approach to the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries.   More>>

Memorial Hospital Honors Gillis Elementary Artists

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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital recently honored students who participated in the Young at Art Program in September.  More>>

Memorial Hospital for Women Hosts Nip/Tuck It

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Today's cosmetic treatments and options run the gamut from lunch-time peels and spider vein laser treatment to more extensive, traditional procedures like facelifts and rhinoplasty.   More>>

Memorial Hospital Invites You to Dig It

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For those who are gardening novices to those who are avid planters, vegetable gardening can be a fun and rewarding way to get outdoors-and even get in shape in the process. More>>

Memorial Hospital Hosts Move It!

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Walking can be the perfect exercise for just about anyone. It's a low-impact, aerobic exercise that can reduce the risk of a number of diseases-from heart attack and stroke to hip fracture and glaucoma. Yet it requires no prescription, and the risk of side effects is low. More>>

Memorial Hospital Hosts Stretch It!

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Yoga is considered an effective way to improve your health-and reduce your stress. Low-impact exercise that's suitable for nearly everyone, yoga is most beneficial if practiced at your own pace. More>>

Win a Free Mammogram from Memorial’s Breast Health Program

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In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital will give away a FREE digital mammogram on October 31, 2009. More>>

The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Presents First Monday in the Atrium

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The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is pleased to present First Monday in the Atrium, a musical interlude held on the first Monday of each month from 11am until 1pm in the atrium at Memorial Hospital on Oak Park Boulevard. More>>

Kim Strong, director of Breast Health at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

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Kim Strong, director of Breast Health at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, answers your questions about breast cancer and early detection of this deadly disease. More>>

Memorial Hospital Hosts Kober for a Cure

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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital invites comedy lovers in the lake area to join us on Friday, October 23 for Kober for a Cure, a comedy show featuring hometown favorite Jen Kober and benefiting the Foundation at Memorial Hospital's Cancer Care Fund. The event is part of Memorial's health awareness series for women, 31 Days of Keeping the Girls Healthy. More>>

Memorial is Cookin’ for a Cure with Celebrity Chef John Folse

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This October, women can devote some much needed attention on their own health and well-being with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital's 31 Days of Keeping the Girls Healthy. Geared toward women of all ages, from every walk of life, and with varying health needs, 31 Days of Keeping the Girls Healthy features a different activity every day of the month. More>>

31 Days of Keeping the Girls Healthy

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This October, women can devote some much needed attention to their own health and well-being with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital's 31 Days of Keeping the Girls Healthy. Geared toward women of all ages, from every walk of life, and with varying health needs, 31 Days of Keeping the Girls Healthy features a different activity every day of the month. More>>

Memorial Hospital Teams Up with Area Schools for Young At Art Program

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Area schools are brightening the hallways of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital through the "Young at Art" program. The program, which spotlights artwork from local elementary schools, was designed to make a positive impact on hospital patients, employees, and the young artists themselves. More>>

Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Resident

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Ben Williams, MD, a second year resident in the Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program, is a recipient of the American Academy of Family Physicians/Bristol Myers Squibb Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Williams joins only nine other family medicine residents nationwide in this prestigious recognition. More>>

Camp Bluebird

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Camp Bluebird - Camp for Adults with Cancer More>>

Upcoming Support Group Meetings at LCMH

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Support Group Meetings at LCMH More>>

Memorial Hospital Hosts United Blood Services Blood Drive

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital will host a United Blood Services blood drive on Monday, August 24th. More>>

Upcoming support group meeting schedule

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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital offers a variety of support groups to help people cope. More>>

Prenatal and Family Education Classes

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A woman's journey to motherhood can be less stressful and more rewarding for herself-and her family-with knowledge and support. Prenatal classes help prepare mothers-to-be. More>>

Memorial Hospital Announces Bi-Monthly Rosie Thompson Award Winner

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Officer Raymond Laughlin was the recipient of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital's bi-monthly Rosie Thompson Award for May/June 2009.  More>>

Memorial Physician Receives Award of Excellence

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The award was presented during a ceremony for the residency program's graduates on June 29th. More>>

Memorial Family Medicine Residents Graduate

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U.S. Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr.was the keynote speaker when eight physicians graduated from the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program. More>>

Some of Memorial Hospital's Most Dedicated Staff Members are Paid in Smiles

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Volunteers are an integral part of the staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. More>>

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital receives platinum level Louisiana Hospital Quality Award

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The Hospital Quality Award honors Louisiana hospitals that successfully implement quality initiatives directed toward improving patient care in the hospital setting. More>>

Memorial Hospital Receives Breast Health Grant

Referrals into the no-cost mammography program can be made through the Southwest Louisiana Center for Health Services. More>>

Memorial Hospital Welcomes Vice President of Finance

Mr. Mak has more than 12 years experience managing fiscal affairs for hospitals. More>>

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Announces Board Members

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The Auxiliary at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the Board of Directors for 2009. More>>

Jim Murphy named Athletic Trainer of the Year

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"Jim is a valued asset to our area's athletic programs and well deserving of this honor," said Dr. Drez. More>>

Memorial Hospital Answers Your Questions about Difficult and Painful Swallowing

Pam Honeycutt, a speech-language pathologist at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses dysphagia that may prevent you from eating enough of the right foods to stay healthy. More>>

Fighting the Flu

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A highly contagious disease, the flu is commonly spread during the late fall and winter months. More>>

Arthritic Knees Partial Replacement Total Relief Q & A with Dr. Nathan Cohen

Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee now have a treatment option other than traditional joint replacement surgery. More>>

Dr. David Muguku answers your questions about women and diabetes.

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A. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy that our bodies need for daily life. More>>

Kim Strong Q & A Breast Cancer and Early Detection

Your physician will be able to tell you when to start and how often to check for breast cancer, but three screening tests are: mammogram, clinical breast exam and breast self-exam.           More>>

Dr. Richard Martinez Q & A Breast Cancer Diagnostics

There are a variety of options that gather together not only the specifics of a breast lump, but also take into account the patient's personal and family history. More>>

Dr. Scott Hofer Q & A About Cycling Injuries

Cycling is a fun, low-impact way to stay fit-and save money with gas at today's prices-but it isn't without risk of injury. More>>

Natural Family Planning FAQ's

Dr. David Darbonne, an obstetrician/gynecologist with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital answers your questions about natural family planning. More>>

Answers to your Contraceptives Questions

Dr. Matthew Scroggs, an obstetrician/gynecologist with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, answers your questions about contraceptives. More>>

Hormone Therapy: Is it right for you?

Until 2002, hormone therapy was routinely used to treat menopausal symptoms and protect long-term health. Then a large clinical trial unearthed its health risks... More>>

What's Cooking Now: Great Thanksgiving Recipes

What's Cooking Now: Great Thanksgiving Recipes

What's Cooking Now offers a collection of delicious recipes. Take a look at these delicious Thanksgiving recipes to see what you can add to your holiday table. More>>

In a 24/7 world, finding a steady 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday schedule poses a growing challenge for workers in healthcare, retail, hospitality, transportation, and financial services. More>>

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