There’s the possibility of another named storm in the Gulf of Mexico this week. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the National Hurricane Center is watching a disorganized area of low pressure in the western Caribbean that has a medium chance of developing into at least a tropical depression.
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There’s the possibility of this potential storm following a similar path as Hurricane Helene, but Keim says it’s way too early to tell.
University Medical Center New Orleans is expanding its Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery, adding three new physicians and opening a new 16-bed Transitional Recovery Unit.
Center Director Dr. Michael Cook says the new unit aims to create a focused, supportive environment that promotes optimal recovery for patients.
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine acquires a new linear accelerator to provide more advanced radiation treatment for the treatment of cancer in pets. Ginger Guttner with the school says these new machines are tailored specifically for household pets.
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Having the only place that has a linear accelerator on site, the hospital sees patients from across the state and beyond.
A tremendous honor for Centenary College. U.S. News and World Report has designated the private Shreveport school as a Top National Liberal Arts College. School President Dr. Christopher Holoman says the school has many things going for itself – things that graduating high school seniors look for in choosing a college to attend.