Istrouma Lodge #414 Holds Honesty and Integrity Awards Night

17 April 2012

  Submitted by Theresa Thibodeaux Istrouma Masonic Lodge #414 held their annual Honesty and Integrity Awards night on March 20, 2012.  The awards were presented to Lewis Laurent of Central, LA and Jonathan Thibodeaux of Central, LA by Worshipful Master Rex W. Thornhill, Sr.  Lewis Laurent is the son of Larry and Karyn Laurent of [...]

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Dr. Deepak Thekkoott Earns Certification in Endovascular Medicine

17 April 2012

  Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) announces that Dr. Deepak Thekkoott, interventional cardiologist in Zachary, has successfully completed the requirements of the American Board of Vascular Medicine for certification in endovascular medicine. To be offered this honor, Dr. Thekkoott completed the accredited course of education and training in vascular/endovascular medicine and passed a rigorous [...]

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The C4 Report

17 April 2012

  From the City of Central Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, April 11 we had our monthly membership luncheon.  Every month, on the second Wednesday, we have the opportunity for our members to network, enjoy lunch, find out what is going on at the chamber and in the community, and hear from a guest speaker.  This [...]

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Ochsner Take Back Drug Initiative Set for April 28th

17 April 2012

  Expired/Unused Drugs Being Collected Many homes in South Louisiana have medicine cabinets stocked with expired or unused medications.  Ochsner Health System is providing a safe way to dispose of those unneeded medications by hosting a Take Back Initiativeon Saturday, April 28th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  All controlled, uncontrolled and over-the-counter medications will be collected and appropriately [...]

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Ochsner Baton Rouge Becomes First in State to Join Own the Bone Program

16 April 2012

  Ochsner Baton Rouge has signed on as the first facility in Louisiana to participate in the American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone™ Program.  The program is designed to better identify, evaluate and treat patients who suffer from an osteoporosis or low bone density-related fragility fracture (a broken bone caused by a fall from standing height [...]

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2nd Annual Todd McClure Youth Football Camp June 25-27

16 April 2012

   

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Celebrate Central’s Kiwanis Club

16 April 2012

  By Mia Freneaux Chartered in 2008, the Central Kiwanis Club hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped yet.  Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.  Since forming, Central’s Kiwanis Club has truly taken that mission to heart.     In 2009, the [...]

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Ochsner Announces May Family Birthing Center Class Schedule

16 April 2012

   Ochsner’s Family Birthing Center has released the May class schedule. Breastfeeding Support Group Meeting May 7th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Meetings are led by moms and offer the opportunity to share stories and tips.   Breastfeeding Basics May 22nd 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Class topics include: getting baby latched on, how often [...]

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CAPA Corner

16 April 2012

OVERWHELMED?  HE CARES FOR YOU! To be overwhelmed is to be to overcome by a great force or to be overpowered by thoughts or feelings. We all have experienced those moments when we begin to feel like the circumstances of life are about to overwhelm us.  King David, Israel’s second king, experienced many situations in [...]

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Central Relay for Life Is Tomorrow!

13 April 2012

    The Central Relay for Life is this Saturday from noon to midnight at Zoar Baptist Church at the corner of Hooper and Joor.  The event is a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  Proceeds benefit various programs including cancer research, patient support, and awareness.  The Relay is also a wonderful opportunity to [...]

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