April 30, 2019

The American Lung Association’s 2019 “State of the Air” report found several Louisiana cities earned improved rankings for the nation’s most widespread air pollutants. The annual air quality “report card” tracks Americans’ exposure to unhealthful levels of ozone or particle pollution, both of which can be deadly. The 20th annual report found that Houma, Thibodaux, Monroe, and Ruston all experienced zero unhealthy air days and were named to the cleanest cities list for ozone pollution.

April 30, 2019

St. Tammany Quality Network presented the 2019 first quarter Medical Director’s Award to James Connolly, MD, for his assistance in the development of a more efficient treatment option for patients with a ruptured eardrum. Connolly is an active member of the STQN Finance and Contracting committee and has been involved in the improvement of ear, nose, and throat care delivery in west St.

April 30, 2019

Fifty Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHPs) across Louisiana have been awarded invitations to receive evidence-based training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma that includes the participation of their parents or caregivers. Research shows that TF-CBT successfully resolves a broad array of emotional and behavioral difficulties associated with single, multiple, and complex trauma experiences.

April 30, 2019

Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) and Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) have renewed their agreement to jointly manage the cardiac service line at TGMC.

April 30, 2019

Lakeview Regional Medical Center, a campus of Tulane Medical Center, announced the promotion of Marc Junot, RN, to associate administrator of the Heart and Vascular service line.