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Bayou Chateau Nursing Center, the second largest nursing home in Avoyelles County, aided an average of 47.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Who owned Deridder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

Owned by seven stakeholders, Deridder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Cassidy, Rubio, Salazar, Colleagues Call on Biden to Designate Tren de Aragua as Transnational Criminal Organization

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) have urged President Joe Biden to classify the notorious Tren de Aragua as a Transnational Criminal Organization. The group, originating in Venezuelan prisons, has expanded its criminal activities across the hemisphere, involving murders, drug-trafficking, kidnappings, and more.In a joint letter, the lawmakers emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "Tren de Aragua is an invading criminal army from a prison in Venezuela that has spread...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Grant Parish in week ending Mar. 9?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy, McConnell Lead Congressional Effort to Push Back on EPA’s Regulatory Overkill

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY) are taking a stand against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new rule tightening fine particulate matter (PM2.5) standards. Along with 45 Senate Republicans, they have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to prevent the EPA from implementing this regulation.Dr. Cassidy expressed his concerns about the impact of the new rule on American jobs, stating, “The U.S. has made major strides in improving air quality while growing and powering our economy. The Biden administration’s final...

A look at The Columns Community Care Center, a nursing home in Jonesville, Louisiana

The Columns Community Care Center was the only non-profit facility nursing home in Catahoula County, Louisiana in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1.1% of Natchitoches Parish's student body in 2022-23 school year

Asian students made up 1.1% of the enrollment in Natchitoches Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home was 2nd largest nursing home in Avoyelles County as of Q4 2023

With an overall rating of three, Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home was the second largest nursing home in Avoyelles County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Comprehensive Legislation Introduced to Improve Care for Dual Eligibles in Medicare and Medicaid

Washington, Mar 14, 2024 - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tom Carper (D-DE), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) have jointly introduced the Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services (DUALS) Act of 2024. The legislation aims to improve coverage for individuals jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, also known as dual eligibles.Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “Patients dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have much worse outcomes than other groups even though there is a lot...

How many Asian students were enrolled in Vernon Parish schools in 2022-23 school year?

Vernon Parish schools reported 72 Asian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

How many American Indian students were enrolled in Winn Parish schools in 2022-23 school year?

Winn Parish schools reported three American Indian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Oak Haven Community Care Center was 2nd largest nursing home in Avoyelles County as of Q4 2023

Oak Haven Community Care Center, the second largest nursing home in Avoyelles County, aided an average of 82.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Avoyelles County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Valley View Health Care Facility?

Valley View Health Care Facility was one of the six for-profit facility nursing homes in Avoyelles County, Louisiana in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

Cassidy Announces $4.3 Million for Concordia Parish in Flood Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Concordia Parish will receive $4,281,919.84 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Phase II of the Lake St. John and Lake Concordia Drainage Project to alleviate flooding in the northern portion of Concordia Parish.“The best way to recover from a flood is to never flood in the first place,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This funding will support drainage improvements in Concordia Parish to prepare for future storms.”

Cassidy Announces $1.6 Million for Terrebonne Parish in Hurricane Ida Relief

Washington - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has declared that the Houma Terrebonne Housing Authority will be receiving $1,575,626.60 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for emergency protective measures in response to Hurricane Ida. Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of this funding, stating, "While Hurricane Ida recovery continues, South Louisiana remains resilient." He further added, "This funding will help restore Terrebonne Parish and make sure our bayou communities are equipped to weather future storms."The allocation of $1.6 million for...

Avoyelles County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Riviere DE Soleil Community Care Center

Riviere DE Soleil Community Care Center, the largest nursing home in Avoyelles County, aided an average of 102.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Beauregard Parish Education: 12 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

American Indian students made up 0.2% of the enrollment in Beauregard Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

How many Asian students were enrolled in Rapides Parish schools in 2022-23 school year?

Asian students made up 1.3% of the enrollment in Rapides Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Riviere DE Soleil Community Care Center: 2-star nursing home in Avoyelles County

Riviere DE Soleil Community Care Center was one of the two non-profit facility nursing homes in Avoyelles County, Louisiana in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

Cassidy Invites Bishop Brandon of Shreveport to Lead Opening Prayer in U.S. Senate