Chancellor G. E. Ghali joins other medical professionals in NW LA to discuss COVID-19 as it relates to our community on KTBS-3 News.

LSU Health Shreveport has established the Emerging Viral Threat (EVT) Laboratory to address the need for faster detection and processing of COVID-19 tests.

Dr. John Vanchiere, an infectious disease specialist at LSU Health Shreveport discusses symptoms and treatment protocol for COVID-19 on KEEL News Radio.

LSU Health Shreveport chancellor, Dr. G.E. Ghali, implores all citizens to adhere to the guidelines set forth by Governor Edwards.

"I wish the very best to our students staying in Shreveport, as well as to those who matched in programs around the country.  I am confident each one of them will represent LSU Health Shreveport well and strengthen our legacy of successful medical education,” said LSU Health Shreveport Chancellor Dr. G.E. Ghali.

Dr. G.E. Ghali, Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport, anticipates the center will roll out rapid testing for the virus. “We’d be the only place in the state that has the ability of doing in-house testing with a 24 hour turnaround.” 

In this video, Dr. Mark Cogburn, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavior Medicine, talks to parents about how to talk to their child about COVID-19.

Dr. Yetman says, “We’re very lucky here in Shreveport – we don’t have the population density that other cities have… you can still get out, you can still walk. Exercise both for children and adults is very important for maintaining your physical health as well as your mental health.”

Dr. Hugo Cuellar talks to the Arklatex Homepage host of "Loving Living Local", Fernanda Hernandez, about recognizing a stroke and seeking immediate treatment.

318 Restaurant Week returns to Shreveport-Bossier, March 16-21, featuring fixed price lunches for$10and dinner specials for $20 from 52 local restaurants, as well as seven unique, one-night-only dining experiences.