November 7, 2017

This week, thousands of eye physicians and surgeons will attend AAO 2017, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 121st annual meeting. The meeting delivers opportunities to hear medical and surgical eye care experts discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs in vision treatment and research. This global ophthalmology conference takes place Nov. 11-14 at The Ernest N. Morial Convention in New Orleans.

November 7, 2017

Taslin Alfonzo, APR, Director of Marketing and Communications for West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC), received the Public Relations Practitioner of the Year Golden Pelican Award from the Louisiana Hospital Association’s Society for Hospital and Public Relations and Marketing (LSHPRM).

November 7, 2017

For the second time, LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry will receive a prestigious American Dental Education Association (ADEA) William J. Gies Award. The ADEAGies Foundation will present the 2018 William J. Gies Award for Vision - Academic Dental Institution to Louisiana’s only dental school during the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition next March. The Gies Awards, named for William J. Gies, PhD, honor individuals and organizations that exemplify the highest standards in oral health and dental education, research, and leadership.

November 7, 2017

For the third consecutive year, patients’ comments about exceptional care at North Oaks have earned the health system’s diagnostic services and network of primary care and specialty clinics national acclaim.

“I’m very pleased with the staff and my care! I love how quickly you are called with test results. I am thrilled to have such a fantastic place nearby.”

November 7, 2017

Brandon C. Cambre, MD, has been named medical director of North Oaks Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) with John R. Krieg, MD, serving as Assistant Medical Director.

Cambre succeeds Mark Haile, MD, in the position. Haile has been serving as interim medical director since the untimely passing of 22-year medical director Jay Smith, MD, on July 21, 2016.