Central City News

CENTRAL — Now almost fully recovered from quadruple by-pass surgery March 14, Claud Derbes of Central Drug Store has been back at work since shortly after the surgery. Now Central Drug Store is embarking on a new program that will offer customers in-pharmacy testing for cholesterol levels and in-pharmacy A1C testing. “We’re very pleased to […]

Parents, Students Should Realize Dangers of Sports by Woody Jenkins Concussion A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that […]

Health & Fitness Guide To update information, notify centralcitynews@hotmail.com Acupuncture Ashley Johnson, Licensed Acupuncturist Lane Regional Medical Ctr. Bon Point Acupuncture and Herbs 4710 McHugh Rd., Zachary 658-6624 After Hour Clinics Central STAT Care New Business! 11055 Shoe Creek Dr. Central  261-4493 Lake After Hours New Location! 8751 Sullivan Rd. Central  262-8377 Ambulance Acadian Ambulance Service 1-500-259-1111 East […]

CENTRAL — The only locally-owned pharmacy in Central is fighting the competion with a new marketing approach. Central Drug Store, Central’s Business of the Year for the past two years, is offering new customers $10 in gift certificates when they transfer a prescription from another pharmacy to Central Drugs. So far, the plan is working. […]

With 66+ Percent Of  Louisianians Overweight, Here Is Straight Talk About Your Health by Coach Sid Edwards, Central schools athletic director CENTRAL — America faces a health crisis, and my experience as a coach and now athletic director for Central’s schools has shown me that Central is very much part of this health crisis. Just a few weeks ago, […]

By Alison Porche, Traditional Naturopathic Doctor CENTRAL — Football season is just five weeks away!  Won’t it be great to put on our game clothes and gather for another great season at Wildcat Stadium or Central Private? Maybe you’ll be going to Tiger Stadium and experience the thrill of LSU football! Or maybe you’ll be […]

Health & Fitness Guide To update information, notify centralcitynews@ hotmail.com Acupuncture   Ashley Johnson Licensed Acupuncturist Lane Regional Medical Ctr. Bon Point Acupuncture and Herbs 4710 McHugh Rd., Zachary 658-6624 After Hour Clinics   Central STAT Care New Business! 11055 Shoe Creek Dr. Central  261-4493   Lake After Hours New Location! 8751 Sullivan Rd. Central  […]

CENTRAL — Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that ENT Medical Center has opened a satellite clinic on Lane’s campus in Zachary. For over 20 years, the ENT Medical Center has provided quality otolaryngology care to both children and adults, specializing in treatment of allergy and sinus, hearing and balance, head and neck […]

WANT TO MAKE THE WORLD’S BEST HOME-MADE ICE CREAM? Just follow this recipe by the late Speaker of the Louisiana House, John Hainkel. [Editor’s Note: It’s 2 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2011, and we’re at the house peeling figs to make a batch of fig ice cream, in accordance with John Hainkel’s recipe.  The […]

CENTRAL —  Local dentist Dr. Tim Raborn is building two professional offices at the corner of Hooper and Joor roads.  Each office will be a little less than 1,000 square feet.  He expects them to be ready for occupancy by mid-September.  The offices will provide a setting appropriate for an attorney, CPA, physician, investment firm, […]