November 21, 2022

The public is invited to join Lakeview Regional Medical Center, a campus of Tulane Medical Center, in its annual gift and toy drive. The hospital is collecting new, unwrapped gifts and toys through Dec. 7 to be donated to St. Tammany Project Christmas. This local nonprofit organization provides presents for those in need and food for a family Christmas dinner. The gifts are given to the parents the week before Christmas so that they can surprise their children with gifts on Christmas morning.

November 21, 2022

For the 14th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has received an A for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization. 

“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ safety grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”

November 15, 2022

Sukesh Manthri, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist, was appointed medical director of Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. Manthri is also board-certified in internal medicine, hospice, and palliative care. He specializes in various cancers, including breast, lung, GI, lymphoma, and myeloma. 

November 15, 2022

St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s Healing Arts Initiative has been named the 2022 recipient of the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs’ President’s Award.

Presented Oct. 20 as part of the commission’s 16th President’s Art Awards, which annually celebrate artistic achievements on the Northshore, the honor recognizes the foundation’s continued efforts to incorporate the work of local artists as part of its larger support of the healing mission of the care providers at St. Tammany Health System.

November 15, 2022

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has recognized Ochsner Health as a 2022 Free Enterprise Award recipient. Annually, LABI honors members who are committed to advancing business and local communities in Louisiana. Award winners were recognized during a special event at the LABI Center for Free Enterprise in Baton Rouge on Nov. 10.