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    Rapides Outpatient Center changes hours

    Rapides Outpatient Center is changing its hours of operation. Beginning Monday, June 17, the Outpatient Center will open at 6 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. The Outpatient Center will still be open Monday through Friday. This change was made to accommodate a shift in staff to the times of day when the Outpatient Center is busiest. Thank you for your patience as we make this transition to better serve our patients. If you have any questions, please call Rapides Outpatient Center at 769-3777.

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    Pediatrician group warns against kids consuming energy drinks

    Energy drinks are the beverage of choice for many adolescents. But should adolescents consume energy drinks?

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    Rapides Regional Medical Center launches Nurses On-Call

    Fever at 3 a.m.? Confused about the directions on your prescription? Wondering whether ice or heat is better for a sprain? Rapides Regional Medical Center has you covered, 24/7 – with Nurses On-Call and access to registered nurses around the clock.

    To access Nurses On-Call, call (318) 769-4440 or 1-877-801-8441.
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    Varicose, spider veins: Nuisance or chronic medical issue?

    Varicose veins are not pretty. But it is the symptoms that go with them that may point to a medical condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency.

    “The varicose veins are blue, red or flesh colored engorged veins that twist or bulge above the skin,” said Arun K. Karsan, M.D. “It’s not just a cosmetic problem; if you leave it untreated, it can lead to chronic venous insufficiency. This happens when the valves in the legs no longer function. Blood pools into the leg and into the veins. That is why the veins begin to bulge.”

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