Central City News

INDIAN MOUND — Riley Joseph Gremillion, Jr., 70, of Indian Mound died last Friday of the West Nile virus, according to a statement issued yesterday by his son, Robert Gremillion. When questioned by the Central City News earlier in the week, the state Dept. of Health and Hospitals refused to confirm the name of the […]

by Kenny Kepper CENTRAL — Why do we encourage exercise, eating healthier, and being physically fit?  We live in a culture where everything is done for us. We are the “Microwave Generation,” we want it immediately and handed to us.  If we were to visit other countries, we would see the people walk more instead […]

ZACHARY — Dr. Joseph P. Nesheiwat, rheumatologist, has opened Zachary Rheumatology located at 6110 Main Street.  He is board certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine, and treats all rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout.  He also has a special interest in severe osteoporosis and psoriasis related arthritis. Dr. Nesheiwat graduated magna cum […]

BATON ROUGE — Cardiologists at Cardiovascular Institute of the South are now utilizing new stand-alone monitors in the catheterization laboratories at Baton Rouge General to more easily perform cardiac catheterization procedures through the left wrist. Growing literature shows that performing this procedure through the left wrist instead of the right wrist results in a greater […]

by Roxanne Atkinson CENTRAL — From Senior citizens to children, it is fun to be fit at any age!  “It’s never too late (or too early) to look and feel great!”  has been the working motto of Aerobics by Roxanne for nearly 30 years now. Children are working out with their parents and parents are […]

ZACHARY — Lane Regional Medical Center welcomes Dr. Stephen T. Jones, Family Practice and Sports Medicine, who has opened Lane Family Practice and Sports Medicine located at 19900 Old Scenic Highway in Zachary. Dr. Jones is a board certified physician who has spent a great deal of his career invested in family medicine and the […]

Health & Fitness Guide Update information at centralcitynews@hotmail.com   Acupuncture Ashley Johnson, Licensed Acupuncturist Bon Point Acupuncture and Herbs 4710 McHugh Rd., 658-6624   After Hour Clinics Central STAT Care, 11055 Shoe Creek, 261-4493 Lake After Hours, 8751 Sullivan, 262-8377   Ambulance Acadian Ambulance Service, 1-500-259-1111 East Baton Rouge EMS  911   Chiropractors Central Chiropractic Clinic Butler, Damon Dr., 8755 […]

by Jolice Provost CENTRAL — Did you know technology now allows the hearing-impaired, even those who are literally “speechless,” to speak to anyone on the telephone? And, even better, did you know they can speak in a firm, clear voice that is so authentic-sounding that you might not realize they are speaking with the aid […]

Sponsored by EBR Council on Aging CENTRAL — The new Council on Aging Central Senior Center will hold its Grand Opening at 12 noon Thursday, July 12 at 17070 Greenwell Springs Rd. (site of Future Hope Ministries).  The center, which will cater to the needs and interests of local residents 60 and older, will operate […]

CENTRAL — Anxious patients no longer have to be afraid of the dentist.  The dental care you need can be completed while you are completely relaxed and comfortable.  It IS possible for you to smile with confidence and chew without pain. Oral sedation dentistry is the use of oral sedation medications administered before (and sometimes […]