Doug Hampton

the essential Faced with the aging of the population, recruiting health professionals in our rural area is a key issue. Doctor Combe-Cayla, pulmonologist and vice-president in charge of health at the West Aveyron intermunicipal authority, takes stock. How to attract health professionals in West Aveyron?Dr Pascale Combe-Cayla : “It’s a global strategy. West Aveyron is … Read more

The France Alzheimer Gers association organized a convivial outing, with the participation of the sections of Fleurance, Mirande and Seissan, accompanied by its aides and carers. The walk was prepared by members of the Lectoure branch. It was a cruise on the Baïse, aboard the barge “Le d’Artagnan”, for a trip along the water, with … Read more

Coming from North America, the ambrosia plant has been growing on our land since the end of the 20th century. It comes on top of the damage caused to health by pollen in the spring. His particuliarity ? A few grains are enough to trigger eczema, rhinitis and other diseases, it can extend to more … Read more

Exposing a person to a high outside temperature for a prolonged period, without a period of sufficient coolness to allow the body to recover, is likely to cause serious complications, especially in fragile people. After the drama of the 2003 heat wave, a national heat wave plan was put in place. Since 2004, the mayor … Read more

the essential After a year of existence and 100 children already in active line, the Lot-et-Garonne coordination and orientation platform has just been inaugurated. This support and orientation system for children under 7 years old with neurodevelopmental disorders, allows early care to facilitate diagnosis, avoid over-handicap and promote orientation towards appropriate support. A device carried … Read more

the essential The children’s festival celebrated its 10th anniversary this Saturday, June 17, with a program rich in activities at the Capitany stadium in Foix. A popular festival of Francas honoring the children of ALAE, but especially, this year, those hospitalized at Chiva. Despite the stifling heat, young and old alike were there this Saturday, … Read more

(AFP) – “I’m not afraid,” assures David de Oliveira Gomes, while an imposing yellow boa with brown spots gently wraps around his neck. This 15-year-old Brazilian teenager with autism attends a therapeutic center in Sao Paulo that uses reptiles to help patients with various disorders relax and improve their motor skills or their communication with … Read more

(AFP) – Epilepsy may be one of the most common neurological disorders, but it remains difficult to diagnose and treat. The health authorities are seeking to improve the situation but risk coming up against the lack of resources that affects the entire health system. “I had exactly four years of medical wandering,” said Anna-Louise Lavigne, … Read more