January 2025

WELLNESS RESOLUTIONS: New Year, New You – Plotting A Happy and Healthier Life

by Katelynn Mouton The New Year brings with it a renewed focus on making moves that support a healthy lifestyle. For many, this includes the time-honored tradition of a commitment to a weight loss journey. Calories in versus calories out is the traditional adage, but it is not quite that […]
January 2025

WELLNESS RESOLUTIONS: Kidding Around – Goats Take Center Stage at Baa Yoga

by Kerri Cooke Now that the holidays are over, you might find yourself a few pounds overweight and feeling the effects of the extra stress that inevitably goes hand in hand with the Christmas season. If you’re seeking to make a consistent exercise routine as one of your new year’s […]
January 2025

WELLNESS RESOLUTIONS: Self-Care for Children – Teaching kids to manage emotions and behaviors

by Madelaine Brauner Landry The phrase “self-care” is generally heard in reference to adults. Overall mental health and happiness is, however, also a priority for children. Teaching them independence through self-care behaviors offers them opportunities to do things for themselves, including basic tasks like practicing good hygiene and organization. For […]
January 2025

WELLNESS RESOLUTIONS: The M-Factor Documentary on Menopause

by Kristy Como Armand A First-of-Its-Kind Documentary on Menopause will be Presented in Lake Charles at Southlake Theater Revitalized Health will present The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a groundbreaking documentary that will empower and educate women, on January 15, at Southlake Theater in Lake Charles. The program […]
January 2025

COOL JOBS: ‘Everyone Should Be Able To Afford A Crown’ – Ellie Platt Creates Elaborate Headpieces

by Kerri Cooke If you’re active on TikTok and love Louisiana Mardi Gras, you might have come across videos by Ellie Platt. She boasts 71K followers and is a native of New Orleans who specializes in making affordable headpieces for special events. She had years of experience to build upon […]
January 2025

Pay Yourself First. Take time for your financial well-being checkup.

The beginning of a new year is often a time when we look at the progress we’ve made toward our goals and set or reset goals so we can continue to see improvement. Physical well-being tends to top the list of resolutions, but financial well-being is just as important. As […]
January 2025

HEATHCARE UPDATE: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Initiated Epic New Medical Records System

On October 1, 2024, Lake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMHS) launched the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system, enhancing healthcare delivery across Southwest Louisiana. This transition, following 18 months of preparation, represents a $40 million investment in patient-centered care, unifying patient records and empowering patients through tools like the MyChart patient […]
December 2024

How to Choose a Tax Preparer

Tax season is nearly here. If you don’t have a tax preparer, now’s the time to find one. But there are so many options. How do you choose?   First, check out tax preparers’ qualifications: What training did they receive? Do they stay up-to-date by taking continuing education classes? Do […]
December 2024

Year End Tax Time To-Do List

December is a busy time of year, with holiday shopping, parties, and family gatherings. But Tim Andreas with Global Asset Management Group in Lake Charles suggests that it’s also the perfect time to start thinking about your 2024 tax filing, from both financial and time management perspectives. He offers the […]
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