December 20, 2021

High marks were awarded to Ochsner facilities in the inaugural Best Hospital for Maternity rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Ochsner Medical Center (OMC) – inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus and Ochsner Baptist – and Ochsner St. Anne earned the High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) rating – the highest rating U.S. News & World Report awards for maternity care. This honor is reserved for the top third of hospitals evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for maternity care.

December 14, 2021

The American Heart Association announced that Terrie Sterling, interim chief executive officer at University Medical Center, will serve as the community volunteer chair of the 2021-2022 New Orleans area Go Red for Women movement.

December 14, 2021

Terrebonne General Health System will host a pediatric COIVD-19 vaccine event for children ages five to 11 years old on Dec. 18 from 8 a.m.- 12 noon in the Terrebonne General Women’s Health Center.  Participants should enter through the main lobby of the hospital. The Pfizer vaccine will be given, and the second shot will be administered on Jan. 8, 2022.

Appointments are required for this vaccine and can be made by calling 873-4686.

 

December 14, 2021

LCMC Health announced that Gregory A. Nielsen, MHA, FACHE, has been named chief operating officer (COO) of the health system. Nielsen assumed responsibility for leading the operational initiatives of the health system effective Nov. 29.

December 14, 2021

AVALA is recently acquired an orthopedic urgent care clinic, AVALA OrthoCare.

AVALA OrthoCare will provide patients walk-in access to orthopedic and hand surgeons for non-emergency bone, joint, and sports injuries, including concussions. Physicians can offer care for work related injuries, providing work assessments and proper medical evaluations.