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avoyellestoday.com
Nursing Training Coming Closer to Home!
Under CEO Tim Curry's leadership, Avoyelles Hospital expands Nursing Education with LSUA!. Avoyelles Hospital is expanding its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development through a new partnership with Louisiana State University of Alexandria that will provide additional nursing education, clinical rotations and hands on training opportunities in Avoyelles Parish.
wbrz.com
West Baton Rouge Parish Shelter and Animal Control hosting low-cost vaccine clinic
PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish Shelter and Animal Control is hosting a low-cost vaccine clinic, with the first 100 pet owners getting free rabies vaccines for their pets. The clinic, which is being hosted at the shelter on Denstel Road in Port Allen, is on Oct. 10...
theadvocate.com
What Julia Letlow told Acadiana business leaders about Medicaid, data centers and I-49
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Baton Rouge, faced questions Tuesday from Lafayette business leaders about Medicaid, data centers, infrastructure and the state's changing economy. Letlow, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, is currently embarking on a self-described 64-parish tour across the state, saying such visits would be a regular occurrence if she is elected.
jacksonadvocateonline.com
Revolutionary technology saves one life every three days
JANS – One life is saved every three days, and nearly 30,000 dinner table conversations have been made possible over the last three years at FMOL Health following implementation of the IntelliSep early detection sepsis technology and a game-changing new approach to sepsis care. “The outcomes we are seeing...
theadvocate.com
St. Landry Parish is getting more than $120M in state funding. Here's where it will go.
State legislators Gerald Boudreaux and Dustin Miller outlined more than $120 million in state funding for St. Landry Parish during a town hall Tuesday in Opelousas, with the money supporting a range of infrastructure, health care and economic development projects. “Funding at this level has never been achieved before,” Boudreaux...
thedailyiberian.com
Jeanerette Council moves forward with Wastewater Repairs and Plant Upgrades.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... At Monday night’s Jeanerette City Council meeting, wastewater infrastructure was the most pressing matter on the agenda. The council discussed how the city plans to repair aging sewer lines, reduce groundwater infiltration and consider bundling upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant to align with environmental regulators.
KLFY.com
Lafayette-area CRNA named president of national anesthesia association
LAFAYETTE, LA (KLFY)- A Lafayette-area certified registered nurse anesthetist is now leading a national organization representing more than 70,000 nurse anesthesia professionals. Tracy Young is serving as president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) for its 2027 member year. Young has worked as a CRNA for more than...
WNTZ
$2M LDH grant to UL Lafayette hopes to improve rural health care
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been awarded almost $2.1 million by the Louisiana Department of Health as part of an initiative to improve health care services and health outcomes in rural communities across the state.
The Daily Advertiser
Amanda Logue officially takes helm as CEO of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Amanda Logue, MD, MMM, FACP, officially took office Sept. 6 as the new chief executive officer of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center . In her new role as CEO , Logue brings 17 years of medical experience and a background in physician leadership, hospital operations and health care technology to one of Acadiana’s largest hospitals, according to Ochsner. Logue has been part of Ochsner Lafayette General’s leadership team since 2019, when she became regional medical director. In that role, she helped lead efforts to improve quality, expand access to care and strengthen the patient experience throughout Acadiana. She has worked with physicians, hospitals and community partners on efforts to recruit and retain physicians and expand health care services across the region. She also has served as the Designated Institutional Official for Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education program, helping guide the growth and development of its residency programs. As CEO, Ochsner said Logue will oversee Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital, and regional pharmacy and facilities teams. Her priorities will include patient care, support for physicians and team members, health care innovation and expanding access to services throughout the
KLFY.com
Palmetto nursing home closing as new owners take over
PALMETTO, La. (KLFY) — The Tri-Community Nursing Center in Palmetto is closing as Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation prepares to take over the facility. The center has served generations of residents in the Palmetto area. As reported by KLFY News 10’s Kendrick Allen, the ownership change represents a significant shift for the local community, where many families have long-standing connections to the care facility.
KLFY.com
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center names new CEO
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has announced Dr. Amanda Logue as its new chief executive officer, effective Sept. 6. Logue has served as regional medical director for Ochsner Lafayette General since 2019. She has also served as the Designated Institutional Official for OLGMC Graduate Medical Education.
KLFY.com
Ville Platte officials fight to save Mercy Regional Medical Center
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY)– City officials in Ville Platte are pushing to preserve Mercy Regional Medical Center amid concerns over the facility’s financial standing, while hospital representatives deny that any closure is imminent. Mercy Regional Medical Center serves as a key local health care provider for Ville Platte....
stmarynow.com
Franklin Foundation Hospital begins new chapter
FRANKLIN — A historic Franklin landmark is beginning a new chapter as construction gets underway on The Avenue Apartments, a planned senior community serving residents of Franklin and St. Mary Parish. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, Aug. 20 at the former Franklin Foundation Hospital building, marking a significant...
KLFY.com
Lafayette Bone & Joint Clinic
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theadvocate.com
For sickle cell patients, a proposed Lafayette center could mean care without the long trip
For people living with sickle cell disease in Acadiana, a pain crisis can mean an emergency room wait, missed school or work, or a trip to New Orleans or Baton Rouge for specialized treatment. Sickle cell disease is an inherited group of blood disorders in which abnormal red blood cells...