HJNO Jul/Aug 2024

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS I  JUL / AUG 2024 73 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalNO.com LakeviewHospital Announces Daisy AwardWinner Lakeview Hospital presented the first quarter DAISY Award to OB/Peds nurse Julianna Mari- celli. The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that honors and celebrates the work nurses do for patients and families every day. An obstetrical patient nominated Julianna and called her “the absolute Princess of Nurses.” The nomination said, “She went to every extreme to make me feel comfortable. She made ice packs for my migraines with peppermint, which really was the best medicine for my ailment. She went so far as to make a homemade potpourri for my room using her own essential oils. I felt like I was in a luxury hotel. I was embraced by the spirit of love and compassion that I will remember for- ever. If only everyone could have a Julianna in their time of distress.” Ribbon Cut for St. Tammany Physicians Network’s new North Covington Clinic, Medical Education Facility On April 26, a ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted at St. Tammany Health System and Och- sner Health’s new family medicine clinic in North Covington that, in addition to expanding access to medical care for local residents, will serve as a medical education facility for a Family Medicine Residency Program. The St. Tammany Physicians Network North Covington Family Medicine Clinic is located at 17240 Heartbeat Circle, Covington. Terrebonne General Health SystemNames Dual Director of Cardio-Respiratory, Radiology Services Terrebonne General Health System has named Robert Meilan, RRT, as the dual director of cardio- respiratory care and radiology services. Meilan has been with Terrebonne General for 30 years, begin- ning his career as a patient transporter and then transitioning to a staff respiratory therapist. He served as the cardio-respiratory care shift super- visor for many years until he was promoted to the cardio-respiratory care program coordina- tor. In 2022, Meilan was named director of car- dio-respiratory care. Meilan will oversee the daily operations, management, staff supervision, and support of cardio-respiratory and radiology ser- vices at Terrebonne General. Meilan earned a degree in cardiopulmonary sciences from Nicholls State University. He is a licensed registered respiratory therapist and a member of the American Association for Respi- ratory Care and the National Board for Respira- tory Care. Meilan is certified in basic life support/ CPR, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support. NewCardiovascular Horizons Conference Brings Nearly 1,400 to NewOrleans The 25th annual New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) conference brought 1,395 attendees from across the globe to New Orleans to collab- orate and share education on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, particularly peripheral vascular disease. The conference was held May 28-31 at The Roosevelt Hotel with the goal of improving cardiovascular care and treat- ment across the country. Founded by Craig M. Walker, MD, this multi- disciplinary, accredited conference featured more than 15 live cases from around the world, 170+ faculty and 50+ exhibitors. Highlights included the premier Fellows course, the Business of Med- icine sessions, the “Meet the Titans” networking reception, eight keynote presentations on trend- ing topics, family practice and wound care ses- sions, and a 25th silver anniversary celebration at the Orpheum Theater! With eight co-chairmen and 21 course direc- tors, the conference lineup offered up to 25 con- tinuing education credits for physicians of all spe- cialties, as well as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, cath lab technicians, and health- care professionals. This year also featured more time for debate discussions among the panel and attendees. Upcoming one-day regional meetings are scheduled in Atlantic City, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Lafayette, Chicago, St. Louis, and Nash- ville. Registration is open for the regional meet- ings, and well as the NCVH 26th Annual Confer- ence May 27-30, 2025 in New Orleans. Learn more at www.ncvh.org . Terrebonne General Health SystemAnnounces the Opening of its Sleep Disorders Center Terrebonne General Health System announced the opening of its Sleep Disorders Center, which will assume operations in partnership with SSM Management. The three-bed Sleep Center located on the campus of Terrebonne General will offer diagnostic testing services for various sleep disorders under the guidance of our team of licensed and registered sleep technologists with more than 50 years of clinical experience. Terrebonne General’s Peomia Brown, MD, a board-eligible sleep medicine specialist who also holds board certifications in pulmonology and critical care, will serve as the primary consult- ing physician for the Sleep Center. Brown earned a Bachelor of Science from Clemson University and a medical degree from the Medical Univer- sity of South Carolina College of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Medical Center, where she served as chief medical resident. Brown completed fellowships in pulmo- nary and critical care medicine at Louisiana State University, and sleep medicine at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. She joined the staff of Terrebonne General Pulmonology Care in September of 2023. UMC is Accredited for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention University Medical Center New Orleans (UMC) announced its exclusive accreditation for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), making it the sole accredited hospital in Orleans Parish. Primary PCI, a critical procedure for treating heart attacks, is now provided at University Medi- cal Center's Chest Pain Center. The ACC accred- itation signifies that the center has met rigorous criteria, ensuring patients receive prompt and effective interventions. The accreditation process involved the thorough evaluation of the hospital’s ability to diagnose and treat heart attack patients. University Medical Cen- ter's Chest Pain Center surpassed stringent stan- dards, delivering timely interventions and opti- mal outcomes. n