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The first annual Heart Health Day in Shreveport offered community members the opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals in a fun, family-friendly environment while participating in various educational activities about heart health.
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![Sarahbeth Howes and her husband Brett represented St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Washington, D.C.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1569614029/lsuhscshreveportedu/nqforbn3mi9ypnkntzdb/howes-sarahbeth-StJudeStory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1569614029/lsuhscshreveportedu/nqforbn3mi9ypnkntzdb/howes-sarahbeth-StJudeStory.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1569614029/lsuhscshreveportedu/nqforbn3mi9ypnkntzdb/howes-sarahbeth-StJudeStory.jpg","width":520}])
Sarahbeth Howes, a 24-year-old cancer survivor from Shreveport, Louisiana, was the first adult survivor to speak on behalf of St. Jude families in the 2019 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day event in Washington D.C.
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Mini Medical School returns to LSU Health Shreveport for fall session in September.
![Amazing Captain Fit Comic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565631415/lsuhscshreveportedu/jtmzymq2crskszdewokv/geekdcon_captfitcomic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565631415/lsuhscshreveportedu/jtmzymq2crskszdewokv/geekdcon_captfitcomic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565631415/lsuhscshreveportedu/jtmzymq2crskszdewokv/geekdcon_captfitcomic.jpg","width":520}])
The Library will be highlighting the Amazing Captain Fit comic with the support of a National Network of Libraries of Medicine grant
![New Playground Opens at Mollie E. Webb Speech and Hearing Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568660906/lsuhscshreveportedu/preigz9vckugphvewmtt/Playgroundribboncutting34.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568660906/lsuhscshreveportedu/preigz9vckugphvewmtt/Playgroundribboncutting34.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568660906/lsuhscshreveportedu/preigz9vckugphvewmtt/Playgroundribboncutting34.jpg","width":520}])
Community supporters come together to help make desired outdoor play area a reality for Mollie. E. Webb patients.
![Photo of Recipients from LSUHS and their Awards from Junior Achievement.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571084426/lsuhscshreveportedu/c5998rj7d2dmgvam4hvo/JAawardssingleimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571084426/lsuhscshreveportedu/c5998rj7d2dmgvam4hvo/JAawardssingleimage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571084426/lsuhscshreveportedu/c5998rj7d2dmgvam4hvo/JAawardssingleimage.png","width":520}])
Congratulations to our Junior Achievement of North Louisiana award recipients! Awards were presented at the 2019 JA ROI Showcase and JA Volunteer & Student Recognition Luncheon.
![Science Matters Shreveport Hosting 3rd Annual I.D.E.A.S. Day at LSUHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560449689/lsuhscshreveportedu/rjgllcjz3vsabbnio67g/IDEAS2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560449689/lsuhscshreveportedu/rjgllcjz3vsabbnio67g/IDEAS2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1560449689/lsuhscshreveportedu/rjgllcjz3vsabbnio67g/IDEAS2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1560449689/lsuhscshreveportedu/rjgllcjz3vsabbnio67g/IDEAS2.jpg","width":960}])
The Interactive Day of Education and Awareness of Science (I.D.E.A.S.) is a free event that features hands-on activities involving science, technology, engineering and math.