Ten Ochsner Health nurses have been named to Louisiana State Nursing Association’s (LSNA) inaugural “40 under 40” list. This award recognizes future leaders of nursing in Louisiana.
LSNA selected 40 outstanding nurse leaders 40 years of age and under who exemplify dedication to the nursing profession and demonstrate the qualities of a good leader.
Ascension DePaul Foundation New Orleans (formerly Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans) will host its 10th Annual Keeping Our Promises Gala, presented by Quest Diagnostics on April 13 at The Higgins Hotel, 1000 Magazine Street, in New Orleans. The Patron Party begins at 7 p.m. followed by the gala at 8 p.m. Proceeds will be used to eradicate health disparities locally by providing access to high-quality health care to all members of the community.
The following article, by Julie O’Donoghue, was published in the Louisiana Illuminator at Home • Louisiana Illuminator (lailluminator.com)
Louisiana lawmakers would mandate the state’s Medicaid program cover treatment for menopause and perimenopause symptoms under proposed legislation.
Terrebonne General Health System honored Gregory Maidoh, MD, nephrologist, as the recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award. Maidoh has been a nephrologist at Terrebonne General for 29 years and is board-certified in internal medicine.
The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.
In March, STHS was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
