Friday, July 29 2011 5:58 PM EDT2011-07-29 22:58:54 GMT
Lake Charles, LA—On Thursday, August 11, Dairy Queen® will host the sixth annual "Miracle Treat Day," with $1 or more from every Blizzard® sold being donated to the Children's Miracle Network, a nonprofitMore >>
Friday, July 29 2011 5:57 PM EDT2011-07-29 22:57:05 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital will host a free varicose vein screening on Saturday, August 6, at the Center for Advanced Wound Healing, which is located in the back of the hospital on Lilleon Street. CardiologistMore >>
Wednesday, July 27 2011 5:04 PM EDT2011-07-27 22:04:38 GMT
Learn to manage hormones, hot flashes, menopause and osteoporosis. Join us for a FREE women's health seminar Thursday night ~ Local gynecologists Lee J. Monlezun Jr., M.D., and Jim Brown, M.D. will shareMore >>
Monday, May 9 2011 12:07 PM EDT2011-05-09 17:07:39 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Women's Health Network will hold a free special women's health seminar on heavy menstrual bleeding on Thursday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Garber Auditorium, 430 Dr. Michael DeBakeyMore >>
(Lake Charles, Louisiana)—Many Lake Area children who are overweight or obese are at risk for obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Obesity also impacts manyMore >>
Monday, February 28 2011 12:31 PM EST2011-02-28 17:31:41 GMT
Mohammad Khan, M.D. with the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Medical Group Hematology and Oncology Clinic will be giving out free, at-home tests for colorectal cancer on Wednesday, March 2 to help raise awarenessMore >>
Friday, February 25 2011 1:02 PM EST2011-02-25 18:02:26 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Foundation will launch the inaugural Run with the Nuns motorcycle ride, bikeshow and event on March 26, 2011 at Chennault International Airport starting at 8:00 a.m. Bikers areMore >>
Friday, February 11 2011 12:09 PM EST2011-02-11 17:09:37 GMT
Alec Alexander has been named the State Compliance Officer for CHRISTUS Health Louisiana. Alexander has a Bachelor of Arts – Biology from the University of Dallas and a Juris Doctorate from the SouthMore >>
Thursday, February 10 2011 12:17 PM EST2011-02-10 17:17:00 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital is holding a free community seminar on atrial fibrillation (AF) on Wednesday, February 23 with Xavier Mousset, M.D. Atrial fibrilliation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia.More >>
Monday, January 31 2011 5:29 PM EST2011-01-31 22:29:53 GMT
The first hospital to introduce robotic surgical technology to the region, CHRISTUS St. Patrick today unveiled the long-awaited name for the da Vinci Si Surgical System.More >>
Tuesday, January 25 2011 3:35 PM EST2011-01-25 20:35:56 GMT
Attention area running enthusiasts! Mark your calendars! The ninth annual "Make Your Heart Race" 5K and 1-mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, February12, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center.More >>
Monday, January 24 2011 5:50 PM EST2011-01-24 22:50:13 GMT
Kids Matter an event focused on children up to 17 years old and their families will be held on Saturday, January 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Prien Lake Mall. Brought to the community by KPLC, Children's Miracle Network of CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital, Kids Can and community groups dedicated to the well-being our children.More >>
Monday, January 17 2011 7:20 PM EST2011-01-18 00:20:18 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital will host free foot screenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 20 at the Center for Advanced Wound Healing on the corner of FosterMore >>
Monday, January 17 2011 7:19 PM EST2011-01-18 00:19:33 GMT
Kids Matter an event focused on children up to 17 years old and their families will be held on Saturday, January 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Prien Lake Mall. Brought to the community by KPLC,More >>
Monday, January 17 2011 7:18 PM EST2011-01-18 00:18:14 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital through the Foundation has used an impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana in the amount of $9,715 as part of the Student Nursing Bedside Medication VerificationMore >>
Monday, January 17 2011 7:16 PM EST2011-01-18 00:16:39 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital has introduced the da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System to its operating room and to the Southwest Louisiana Community. The da Vinci® Si™ has several unique features designed toMore >>
Tuesday, December 7 2010 11:58 AM EST2010-12-07 16:58:49 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Center for Surgical Weight Loss will host a free seminar on two bariatric procedures: Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and LAP-BAND.More >>
Thursday, November 11 2010 12:34 PM EST2010-11-11 17:34:42 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Center for Surgical Weight Loss will host a free seminar on the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure for weight loss.More >>
Monday, November 1 2010 6:00 PM EDT2010-11-01 22:00:12 GMT
For the second year in a row, CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital has been named the region's Most Preferred Hospital for overall quality and image by the National Research Corporation (NRC), in its Healthcare Market Guide Ticker® study.More >>
Monday, September 13 2010 11:55 AM EDT2010-09-13 15:55:35 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Women's Health Network will host a women's luncheon on September 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the L'Auberge Du Lac Conference Center Grand Ballroom.More >>
Tuesday, August 3 2010 12:33 PM EDT2010-08-03 16:33:23 GMT
The first annual Musculoskeletal Symposium sponsored by CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital will take place on Saturday, August 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.More >>
Tuesday, July 13 2010 12:09 PM EDT2010-07-13 16:09:03 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Center for Surgical Weight Loss will host a free seminar on two weight loss procedures: Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and LAP-BAND.More >>
Monday, July 12 2010 4:47 PM EDT2010-07-12 20:47:03 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Sports Health will hold Youth Athletic Screenings on Saturday, July 31 on the 2nd floor of St. Patrick Hospital. The screenings are made possible by a grant from the Children's Miracle Network of Southwest Louisiana.More >>
Monday, June 21 2010 12:25 PM EDT2010-06-21 16:25:33 GMT
The Children's Miracle Network of Southwest Louisiana raised $311,554.39 during their annual telecast broadcast live on KPLC this year. The 8.5 hour broadcast brought in phone pledges from around theMore >>
Monday, June 21 2010 12:02 PM EDT2010-06-21 16:02:27 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Clinical Laboratory and Respiratory Therapy Department have been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) basedMore >>
Monday, June 21 2010 11:59 AM EDT2010-06-21 15:59:17 GMT
Shelly Welch has been named Chief Nurse Officer at CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital. Welch has been with CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital since 1992 and has served as a nursing director in multiple rolesMore >>
Monday, June 21 2010 11:58 AM EDT2010-06-21 15:58:21 GMT
Lake Charles, LA - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has designated CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care. St. Patrick is the only facility in Southwest LouisianaMore >>
Monday, June 21 2010 11:51 AM EDT2010-06-21 15:51:29 GMT
A free seminar on bone health for the entire family will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. at CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital's Garber Auditorium located at 430 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive. OrthopedicMore >>
Tuesday, April 27 2010 7:21 PM EDT2010-04-27 23:21:22 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Center for Surgical Weight Loss will host a free seminar on LAP-BAND surgery on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Diabetes Management Center...More >>
Monday, April 26 2010 4:21 PM EDT2010-04-26 20:21:18 GMT
Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Each year nearly one million Americans learn they have it. Fortunately, if caught early, it can be one of the most curable of all cancers.More >>
Monday, April 19 2010 1:11 PM EDT2010-04-19 17:11:29 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital will hold a free community seminar on atrial fibrillation (AF) on April 28 with James McKinnie, M.D. and Xavier Mousset, M.D.More >>
Tuesday, April 6 2010 11:16 AM EDT2010-04-06 15:16:15 GMT
Thousands of yellow rubber ducks will fill the Prien Lake Park waterway on Sunday, April 18, as the Children's Miracle Network Duck Race, presented by Cameron State Bank, makes its way back to Lake Charles.More >>
Tuesday, March 16 2010 12:58 PM EDT2010-03-16 16:58:15 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in gynecological, general and vascular ultrasound services including peripheral vascular and cerebrovascular.More >>
Monday, March 1 2010 5:19 PM EST2010-03-01 22:19:38 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Foundation will host the 5th Annual Tavern on the Green Celebration on Saturday, March 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Gray Plantation Clubhouse.More >>
Friday, February 26 2010 11:47 AM EST2010-02-26 16:47:25 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital has established the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Arrhythmia Center, an access and assessment center, to address the needs of individuals with atrial fibrillation, a problem that is often considered a minor health problem, but troublesome for the patient.More >>
Thursday, February 25 2010 4:29 PM EST2010-02-25 21:29:24 GMT
Anna Catherine Viator is the new CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Foundation Annual Events Manager. Viator is responsible for all philanthropic efforts related to the Hospital's annual events, which includes the Children's Miracle Network (CMN) of Southwest Louisiana fundraising programs.More >>
Tuesday, February 9 2010 12:02 PM EST2010-02-09 17:02:19 GMT
The eighth annual "Make Your Heart Race" 5K and 1-mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, February13, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center.More >>
Wednesday, January 27 2010 11:25 AM EST2010-01-27 16:25:36 GMT
Kids Matter an event focused on children up to 17 years old and their families will be held on Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Prien Lake Mall.More >>
Wednesday, January 27 2010 11:24 AM EST2010-01-27 16:24:25 GMT
Attention area running enthusiasts! Mark your calendars! The eighth annual "Make Your Heart Race" 5K and 1-mile Fun Run will be held on Saturday, February13, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center.More >>
Tuesday, January 19 2010 11:37 AM EST2010-01-19 16:37:32 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospice is now hosting a bereavement group. The group meets each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Spiritual Care Conference Room on the second floor of St. Patrick Hospital.More >>
Friday, January 8 2010 11:32 AM EST2010-01-08 16:32:30 GMT
The Children's Miracle Network reaches out to thousands of local children through advanced pediatric medical technology offered at CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital and through area non-profit agencies, organizations and community projects focusing on the health and well-being of children.More >>
Friday, January 8 2010 11:30 AM EST2010-01-08 16:30:44 GMT
Gerald Byrd, M.D with CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital is now performing the BARRX procedure which drastically reduces the risk of developing esophageal cancer due to Barrett's Esophagus.More >>
Thursday, January 7 2010 12:31 PM EST2010-01-07 17:31:39 GMT
PVD is a condition that involves diseased blood vessels outside the heart and brain that create blood circulation disorders in the legs, arms stomach or kidneys. More >>
Thursday, January 7 2010 12:30 PM EST2010-01-07 17:30:48 GMT
Southwest Louisiana Imaging at 1601 Country Club Rd has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).More >>
Wednesday, December 30 2009 7:17 PM EST2009-12-31 00:17:00 GMT
Yang-Tze Yoko Broussard has joined the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Medical Group. Dr Broussard is a board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, providing primary medical care for all ages as well as care for patients with acute and chronic multi-system diseases.More >>
Tuesday, December 29 2009 12:23 PM EST2009-12-29 17:23:52 GMT
GiGi's Fitness Centers on Nelson Road and Ryan Street will be open New Year's Day from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with special offers and information on new classes for the year 2010.More >>
Monday, December 21 2009 5:05 PM EST2009-12-21 22:05:19 GMT
Kay Barnett, Executive Director of Development for CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital, recently obtained her CFRE, making her a Certified Fund Raising Executive.More >>
Monday, December 21 2009 5:02 PM EST2009-12-21 22:02:19 GMT
General Practitioner, Janet Morehouse, M.D. has joined the CHRISTUS Medical Group and is accepting new patients at the CHRISTUS Medical Group Prien Lake Medical Clinic.More >>
Tuesday, December 1 2009 4:35 PM EST2009-12-01 21:35:28 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Healthy Living Marketplace will give shoppers a free Ne'Qwa Christmas ornament with a purchase of $75 or more beginning December 2.More >>
Tuesday, November 17 2009 4:13 PM EST2009-11-17 21:13:36 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital and Acadian Ambulance today announced that they have introduced “Cardiac Alert” to the region. Cardiac Alert is designed to provide rapid life-saving emergency treatment for people who suffer certain heart attack.More >>
Monday, November 16 2009 4:33 PM EST2009-11-16 21:33:00 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Center for Surgical Weight Loss will host a free seminar on LAP-Band surgery on Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m.More >>
Friday, November 13 2009 4:35 PM EST2009-11-13 21:35:17 GMT
National Research Corporation (NRC), in its Healthcare Market Guide Ticker® study, has named CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital as Lake Charles' Most Preferred Hospital for overall quality and image. In addition Lake Charles named CHRISTUS St. Patrick as having the best doctors and the best nurses.More >>
Monday, July 27 2009 4:43 PM EDT2009-07-27 21:43:20 GMT
During the virtual tour, Registered Dietitian, Kelli Wimberly will provide information on reading food labels and understanding dietary explanations.More >>
This comprehensive screening will include the required Louisiana High School Athletic Association physical criteria as well as cardiovascular screening criteria proven to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. More >>
As the coordinator for St. Patrick's Diabetes Management program since 2005, Goree met a number of rigorous eligibility requirements necessary for the certification.More >>
Thursday, April 16 2009 6:03 PM EDT2009-04-16 23:03:23 GMT
The ducks WILL race on Saturday, April 18th rain or shine! As of now, the ducks will be released into the water at 10:00 a.m. at Prien Lake Park. More >>
Tuesday, April 7 2009 3:00 PM EDT2009-04-07 20:00:00 GMT
The sessions offer young athletes sport-specific speed training skills for ages 7-18 years and enhance agility, balance, strength and flexibility.More >>
Wednesday, March 25 2009 2:48 PM EDT2009-03-25 18:48:20 GMT
A free seminar on carpal tunnel, stiff knees, shoulder pain, and other types of bone and joint pain will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m.More >>
This magical evening will commemorate CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital's 101st Anniversary and will feature Irish-themed Hors d' oeuvres, cocktails and live musical entertainment. More >>
Tuesday, February 17 2009 5:29 PM EST2009-02-17 22:29:36 GMT
Each year, more than 30 million children participate in sports in the United States and more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and under are treated for sports injuries.More >>
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital has been named byForbes Magazine as aGold Fit Friendly Company for the American Heart Association START Walking Program.More >>
Friday, December 5 2008 1:05 PM EST2008-12-05 18:05:04 GMT
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Regional Heart Center is now taking appointments for A Heartfelt Screening - a comprehensive heart screening where women can identify their risk factors for heart disease.More >>
Tuesday, November 11 2008 5:55 PM EST2008-11-11 22:55:42 GMT
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospitalwas one of 228 unique hospitals in the United States recognized by the American Heart Association's Get With The GuidelinesSM (GWTG) program. More >>
Wednesday, November 5 2008 3:53 PM EST2008-11-05 20:53:34 GMT
Doug Gehrig, owner of Calcasieu Parish McDonald's, Janie Warner and Kay Morgan, CHRISTUS St. Patrick Foundation/ Children's Miracle Network Annual Giving Manager.
The Children's Miracle Network in conjunction with CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital is dedicated to improving the lives of local children in Southwest Louisiana with diseases, disabilities and injuries. More >>
Friday, September 19 2008 4:05 PM EDT2008-09-19 21:05:05 GMT
CARF International announced that CHRISTUS St Patrick Hospital / Regional Physical Rehabilitation Center has been accredited for a period of three years for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Program- Hospital (Adults). More >>
The Marketplace will provide exclusive health and wellness products such as CHRISTUS Health pharmacy-grade vitamins, as well as aromatherapy, spa, and mineral make-up products.More >>
St. Patrick was the only hospital in Southwest Louisiana to be listed on the U.S. News and World Report's website in the areas of Heart and Heart Surgery and Cancer.More >>
The St. Nicholas Center for Early Intervention provides educational, social and therapeutic services to children with developmental delays, including autism spectra disorders. More >>
Heart attacks are not always marked by the intense, chest-clutching pain and collapse you typically see on television. In fact, many heart attacks start with only mild discomfort.More >>
You can have high blood pressure and not realize it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause your heart to work extra hard and damage other vital organs. More >>
Sticking to a healthy diet can be difficult when you're at a restaurant, especially but with a little planning ahead and menu smarts, you can enjoy a meal away from home.More >>
The 3,000 square foot state-of-the-art outpatient center, scheduled to open in summer 2008, will provide the most comprehensive treatment options for the management of wounds. More >>
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital is the first hospital in the Southwest Louisiana Region to offer an advanced treatment for patients suffering from Barrett's Esophagus.More >>
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Approval with Commendation to the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program. More >>
CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital, a member of Dallas-based CHRISTUS Health, has announced plans to build a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Lake Charles.More >>
(Lake Charles, Louisiana-July 14, 2006) CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has announced it has received the Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure (GWTG-HF) Initial AchievementMore >>
(Lake Charles, Louisiana-July 17, 2006) The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Clinical Laboratory and Respiratory Therapy Blood Gas Section has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on LaboratoryMore >>
(Lake Charles, Louisiana-July 25, 2006) The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) announced today that CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital has been accredited for a period of threeMore >>
There's nothing wrong with a small late-night snack when you're hungry. But if you're eating a lot, or for any other reason, you could be asking for trouble.More >>
The CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Regional Cancer Center has unveiled the most advanced approach to what is known as 3D conformal radiation therapy. One of the most exciting recent developments in cancerMore >>
Dining out can be a great option on those days when you're just too busy to spend time in the kitchen. Yet sticking to a healthy diet can be difficult when you’re at a restaurant.More >>
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