Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital among the Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for 2023.
In addition, the Covington-based health system was singled out for distinction in nine areas. That includes being named a Best Hospital for patient safety, obstetrics, heart care, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, stroke care, minimally invasive surgery, mammography, and women’s services.
Seven nurses at Children's Hospital New Orleans were recognized at a statewide awards ceremony hosted by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation. Laurie Finger, Elena Vidrine, Valerie Parker, Gwenn Marelo, Kristin Broussard, Kimberly Arceneaux, and Charlene Hammond were among the 100 honorees and were celebrated for their concern for humanity, their contributions to the profession of nursing, and their mentoring of others.
Terrebonne General |Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced a significant renovation and expansion of its facility located in Houma. Construction is currently underway and will conclude in Fall of 2023. The more than $4 million renovation includes modernizing building systems, adding key cancer support services, enhancing radiation technology, and expanding the location by more than 15,336 square feet.
Addressing Systemic Inequities to Reduce Tobacco (ASIRT), a program of Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is seeking to engage local community leaders, organizations, and residents in predominantly Black, rural communities (Ferriday, Jonesville, Lake Providence, Tallulah, Bastrop, Delhi, Opelousas, Kentwood, St. Joseph, and Newellton) to work toward addressing systemic inequities that drive high rates of tobacco use. Partnership grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to community-based organizations (CBOs).
LSU Health New Orleans, the LSU Foundation, and LCMC Health announced a partnership to launch the LSU-LCMC Health Scholars Program for nursing students. The nursing program, which provides tuition and fees assistance, is available for eligible LSU nursing students who intend to pursue employment at LCMC Health. The inaugural application period is open for eligible LSU students from Nov. 28 through Dec. 9. After the first cycle, the application process will open again twice a year for the next five years.
