Rare Disease Awareness Day is February 29, 2020
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Rare Disease Awareness Day is February 29, 2020, and founder of nonprofit Garage 10, Ashley Gravois, will be selling wristbands to raise awareness and funds. Each bracelet will be sold with details about the organization and statistics on rare disea... Read full article
30 Years of Baton Rouge Parents Magazine and You
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A look back at the history of Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge Parents Magazine.... Read full article
Does your child need to test for RSV? ( Respiratory Syncytial Virus )
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Local reports indicate a rise in RSV, a respiratory infection that causes cold-like symptoms and can be serious among young children. However, Ochsner Baton Rouge pediatricians say testing for RSV is usually not necessary.... Read full article
Broadmoor United Methodist Church Raising Funds in Recovery After Devastating Fires
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In response to two separate fires at the campus of Broadmoor United Methodist Church (UMC), the church community has organized a fundraising effort to help offset its loss of property, materials and equipment. The fires occurred within three days of ... Read full article
The Unseen Impacts of the Texas Floods
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Going through any natural disaster is devastating. Juggling losing your home and everything inside with also having a medically complex child is beyond my comprehension. ... Read full article
Got Flooded? Take This Survey
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If you are a homeowner or renter who received damage, please take a moment to complete a self-reporting survey, which can be found at www.damage.la.gov.... Read full article
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, February 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ... Read full article
Child Advocacy Center Offers Free Virtual Abuse Prevention Tool
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In response to increased demand for virtual abuse prevention training, The CARE Center now offers its online ROAR program without cost to organizations that serve children.... Read full article
1500 Children Left to Be Adopted for Christmas Before December 7th!
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The Salvation Army has nearly 1500 children who need to be adopted this Christmas through the Angel Tree program and is also asking for donations of toys and new clothing for children of all ages and sizes.... Read full article