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Ochsner Lafayette maternity care ranks among US best hospitals 2026
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has been recognized on Newsweek and Statista’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026. Lafayette’s Ochsner was chosen as one of the nation’s leading providers of maternal and newborn care, according to Ochsner Health. The annual ranking evaluates hospitals across the United States based on clinical excellence, patient experience, and professional reputation in maternity services. The 2026 list underscores institutions delivering strong outcomes for mothers and babies while advancing care in both urban and rural communities. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center was included alongside other top-performing facilities within the Ochsner system, reinforcing the organization’s statewide reputation for maternal health leadership. The broader Ochsner Health network also saw additional hospitals recognized, including Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge and Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, which encompasses Ochsner Baptist and the West Bank Campus. High-quality maternity care, from prenatal services through delivery and postpartum support, remains a critical driver of long-term health outcomes for both mothers and newborns. Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, developed the 2026 rankings to identify hospitals excelling in this essential area of healthcare. The America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 evaluation is based on three core pillars: Hospital quality metrics tied to maternity
thedailyiberian.com
Locally owned and operated hospice center opens in downtown New Iberia
It’s always a scary decision to leave your job and start your own business, but New Iberia native Tyler Robicheaux said it’s an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. Robicheaux officially opened the doors to Foundations Hospice last year after being given the opportunity, alongside silent partners, to take his years of hospice care experience to the next level.
kadn.com
Made in Acadiana: Opelousas General Health System 3D tissue regeneration system helps burn patients
Opelousas General Health System has become the first hospital in Louisiana to implement a 3D tissue regeneration system that uses a patient’s own fat to heal chronic wounds and burns. Distributed by Tides Medical in Lafayette, the technology is known as the Aplikor 3D system. Unlike traditional skin grafts, this process involves taking a small amount of a patient’s adipose tissue and using a 3D printer to create a personalized graft tailored to the specific dimensions of a wound. Made in Acadiana is presented by Butcher Air Conditioning.
theadvocate.com
Former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory pleads not guilty to St. Martin charges
Former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory appeared in a St. Martin Parish courtroom Thursday morning where he entered a plea of not guilty to four felony malfeasance charges stemming from a project when he was in office. Guillory was indicted by a St. Martin Parish grand jury in February on charges...
KLFY.com
Opelousas hospital introduces first-in-Louisiana 3D wound healing technology
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)- Opelousas General Health System is now using a new advanced wound care technology that officials say is helping change how chronic wounds are treated in Louisiana. The hospital and its Wound Treatment Center have introduced the APLICOR 3D Tissue Regeneration System, a first-in-the-state technology that combines artificial...
kadn.com
Made in Acadiana: Opelousas General Health System 3D tissue regeneration system helps burn patients
OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Opelousas General Health System has become the first hospital in Louisiana to implement a 3D tissue regeneration system that uses a patient’s own fat to heal chronic wounds and burns. Distributed by Tides Medical in Lafayette, the technology is known as the Aplikor...
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
From the 'lowest of lows,' Louisiana patient survived a brain bleed and returned to health care
To Mackenzie Johnson, boredom was the enemy. As a daughter to two basketball coaches and high school counselors in Dry Creek — just outside of DeRidder — she was always at the ready. She was 19. She was in school. She was a healthy, ex-college athlete. Then, in...
NOLA.com
From the 'lowest of lows,' Louisiana patient survived a brain bleed and returned to health care
To Mackenzie Johnson, boredom was the enemy. As a daughter to two basketball coaches and high school counselors in Dry Creek — just outside of DeRidder — she was always at the ready. She was 19. She was in school. She was a healthy, ex-college athlete. Then, in...
The Daily Advertiser
Ochsner Lafayette visit shows Louisiana health care changes
As part of his statewide tour, Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Secretary Bruce Greenstein met last week with healthcare and academic leaders, as well as local and statewide elected officials. During a visit Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand , Greenstein learned more about the region’s graduate medical education programs and the expansion of services at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics for Acadiana’s most vulnerable families, according to Ochsner Lafayette General . “We were honored to host Secretary Greenstein, along with local and statewide elected officials and academic leaders,” Ochsner Lafayette General AVP Academics and Public Affairs Karen Wyble said. “Their support helps us continue expanding access to care, training the next generation of healthcare professionals and meeting the evolving needs of patients across Acadiana.” Greenstein said by touring the Lafayette-based hospital, it allows LDH to see what’s working at the local level. He added that the Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand is a model for what community-based health care should look like, which includes high-quality, accessible, and patient-centered care. “This is the direction we want to continue moving in Louisiana, and it’s how we build a strong, sustainable system that attracts and keeps talent
wbrz.com
Baton Rouge Constable's Office to conduct city court warrant pick-ups on Monday
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Constable's Office is conducting city court warrant pick-ups on Monday in an attempt to address the backlog of over 100,000 outstanding warrants. The initiative follows a Warrant Resolution Clinic held in March, which allowed residents to address outstanding warrants by connecting with legal...
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Slidell couple charged in Baton Rouge with lying to receive Medicaid benefits
BATON ROUGE — A Slidell couple is accused of defrauding Louisiana's Medicaid program of nearly $135,000, according to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation. Agents received a tip from the state Department of Health involving Phuc Pham and Tran Pham, who were receiving benefits at their home in Slidell. Investigators say that between March 2022 and August 2025, they lied about their marital status and household income.
theadvocate.com
Miles Perret opens new center, expanding free cancer support across Acadiana
Miles Perret Cancer Services has opened a new facility in Lafayette, offering more space and expanded resources for Acadiana families facing cancer. The organization has relocated in late March to its new Cancer Care Resource Center at 110 Capital Drive, the former Halliburton office, leaving behind its longtime home on Kaliste Saloom Road after outgrowing the space. The new facility focuses not only on services, but also on a more welcoming environment.
The Daily Advertiser
Acadian Ambulance to honor Hub City Paramedic, EMT of the Year
Each year, Acadian Ambulance recognizes its EMS personnel for their work ethic and dedication. Across the company’s four-state service area, 33 finalists were nominated by their peers for demonstrating and providing patient care. The top winners are selected by a company-wide committee. Acadian Ambulance will honor its top Medics of the Year, all regional honorees, and its entire medical team at its celebration on May 19 in Lafayette, according to Acadian Companies . Paramedic Hailey Reviere and EMT Bailey Begnaud represent the company’s Hub City service area. Among all paramedic finalists, Reviere was selected as the company’s Paramedic of the Year. Acadian Ambulance has operated in the Hub City region since its founding in 1971. The company has more than 300 medics in the region, which encompasses Lafayette, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Martin and St. Landry parishes. Hailey Reviere, Paramedic Hailey Reviere has been a member of Acadian since January 2018, bringing eight years of paramedic experience and demonstrating clinical excellence, professionalism and compassionate patient care. She is a graduate of Acadian’s National EMS Academy and is based in St. Landry Parish. Reviere’s clinical skills, sound judgment, and calm presence allow her to deliver thorough, evidence-based care on every call. She