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October 2024

McNeese State University Football Program Launches QuickTake Sports Kiosk to Provide Athlete Vital Signs Tracking

The McNeese State University Football program recently introduced the exclusive QuickTake Sports digital check-in kiosk. This cutting-edge technology platform, the first of its kind, features vital signs measurements using biometrics sensors, facial recognition, and a digital touchscreen, revolutionizing McNeese athletes’ training and performance communications. The QuickTake Sports kiosk is designed […]

October 2024

The Bookshelf

This month we feature two authors who are also writing buddies. Beth Savoie and Christina Rozeline met several years ago through the Bayou Writers Group. These days, they meet up at local coffee shops to share their passion for story writing. Beth Savoie Beth Savoie attended McNeese State University […]

October 2024

Just Imagine SWLA: Community Participation is Vital to Success

Just Imagine SWLA is a robust master plan brought to life by the residents of Southwest Louisiana. Community participation drives the 11 catalytic projects forward, bringing the necessary changes to rebuild a stronger, more resilient region. The engagement process for Just Imagine SWLA highlights the needs and desires of residents […]

October 2024

FAMILY WORKS: Nina P’s Cafe

by Angie Kay Dilmore When Paulina Siebarth, aka Nina, wanted to open a restaurant in South Lake Charles in 1999, everyone told her she was crazy – even the bank loan officers. There wasn’t much in that area at the time. “It’s just a bedroom community south of town,” they […]

October 2024

Leading Ladies in Business

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up 47% of the workforce and own about 10 million businesses in the United States, so it’s safe to say that females are vital to the economic health of the country. In the following pages Thrive features seven inspirational local female […]

October 2024

Protecting Our Community: Saving Lives with Early Breast Cancer Detection

Taking control of your breast health starts with understanding your options. From personalized prevention to early detection, knowing what’s available can empower you to make informed decisions for your well-being. With tools like genetic testing and personalized care, you can take steps to protect your health right here in Lake […]

October 2024

Understanding of Breast Cancer

by Kerry Andersen Stage One. Metastatic. DCIS. Amid dealing with emotional thoughts of mortality, quick and overwhelming treatment decisions, and fear of the unknown, women diagnosed with breast cancer also face having to quickly learn a new vocabulary of sometimes confusing medical jargon and definitions. What does it all […]

October 2024

A New Mammogram Experience

Senographe Pristina Reduces Discomfort While Providing High Quality Imaging by Tori Whittaker Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States, with more than 250,000 cases diagnosed each year. When it comes to breast cancer, every patient and their loved ones seek out the latest […]

October 2024

Cuisine, Culture, & Community – Gus Garden Shares his Passion for Food and Friendship with Southwest Louisiana

by Angie Kay Dilmore On any visit to Area 337, patrons will likely see a familiar figure milling around the front house, chatting with diners, a perpetual smile on his face. While always in full command of the kitchen, Gus Garden is also intentional about getting to know his […]