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Covering Your Health: National Doctors' Day highlights physician shortage
It's National Doctors' Day. Acadiana faces a growing physician shortage as the region's population ages and doctors retire faster than new ones enter the workforce. The number of people 65 and older will increase 46% over the next 15 years and 75% over the next 30 years. All of them will need doctors. However, the number of new physicians is limited by medical school size and post-doctorate training. Each year, only about 21,000 new doctors enter the workforce. Covering Your Health is brought to you by Our Lady of Lourdes Health.
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SMC holds ribbon cutting for PP Community Clinic
A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Pine Prairie Community Clinic was held on Friday, March 13, at its location, 1121 Walnut St, in Pine Prairie. It was gorgeous day for the special occasion. Shown left to right are Pine Prairie Police Chief Shane Guillory, Dafnee Chatman, Savoy Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Danny LaHaye, Barbara Thomas, Chief Nursing Officer Laurie Manuel, Director of Clinics Crystal May, SMC Chief Executive Officer Bryan Denton and Clinic Nurse Practitioner Nicole Rollins (cutting the ribbon), Mayor Quint West, Roxanne West, council member Tammy Buxton, Alexis McDaniel, and Area Clinic Manager Bridget Duplechain; back row, same order, Pine Prairie Assistant Chief Kevin Tate, Jamie Fontenot, Director of ICU/Med Surg Courtney Betrand, Vicki Chaddrick with C2 Vintage and The Lumberyard Coffee Co., Emergency Room director Greg Blood, Receptionist Amy Tate, PP Officer Jacob Dupre, SMC Director of Marketing and Business Development Angela Fontenot, and Evangeline Parish Chamber of Commerce President Linda Fontenot. (Gazette photo by Kathy Longino)
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Eastridge Nursing and Rehabilitation breaks ground on renovation project
ABBEVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Eastridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, a senior living community in Abbeville, broke ground on a major renovation project on Monday. The event marked the start of a campus-wide update designed to create a more comfortable, modern environment for residents. The renovation is scheduled to bring...
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Burton Dupuis Medical Office dedicated in Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge – A large crowd of well-wishers and medical staff gathered Friday morning to dedicate the newest facility at the Ochsner St. Martin Hospital in Breaux Bridge to longtime St. Martin Parish Hospital Service District No. 2 Chairman Burton D. Dupuis. “The new Ochsner Health Center Breaux Bridge...
Developing Lafayette
New NICU Expansion at Lourdes Advances Neonatal Care, Adds Capacity and Private Family Suites
As part of its $100 million Advancing Acadiana initiative, FMOL Health | Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, located at 4600 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, has completed a major expansion of its Level III Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), introducing 19 private family suites and increasing total capacity to 60 beds.
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Ochsner Health Center – Breaux Bridge opens with dedication to Burton Dupuis
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital marked the grand opening of the Ochsner Health Center in Breaux Bridge with a dedication to Burton Dupuis, president of Hospital Service District #2, on Friday, March 20. The new 6,200 square-foot clinic, located at 220 Champagne Boulevard, aims to expand healthcare access for the community. It currently offers orthopedics and general surgery, with plans to add more specialties. The facility includes nine exam rooms, a treatment room, and an X-ray room, providing advanced healthcare and diagnostics.
WAFB
Oschner Health holding free health fair in Iberville Parish
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Major renovation starts for Abbeville senior facility
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — A new senior living program broke ground today on a major renovation project for Eastridge Nursing & Rehabilitation center in Abbeville. This is the first initiative towards to program to transfer the facility to become a more comfortable living condition for the seniors. It will...
theadvocate.com
New law firm formed; new executive director at chamber; hospital picks new chief of staff
South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Dr. Lin Dang was elected to serve as the chief of the medical staff at Woman's Hospital and a member of its board of directors for a one-year term. Dang previously served as vice chief of staff, chair of medical staff peer review and currently chairs the hospital's medical executive committee. A board-certified OB-GYN, Dang practices at Louisiana Women's Healthcare, where she specializes in both routine and high-risk obstetric care.
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Ochsner Health expands services with Breaux Bridge opening
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) — Ochsner St. Martin Hospital celebrated the grand opening of the Ochsner Health Center – Breaux Bridge on Friday, March 20. The specialty clinic is located at 220 Champagne Blvd. and was dedicated to Burton Dupuis, the president of Hospital Service District #2. The...
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MidDay with Darla: Restore the Rhythm Community CPR
NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — Iberia Medical Center is hosting a Restore the Rhythm Community CPR Event to offer free lifesaving training. Lisa Landry, marketing director at Iberia Medical Center, and Dr. Steve Morgan, medical director of emergency medicine at Iberia Medical Center, visited News 15 to talk about the event.
The Current Media
Acadiana Cares’ new health clinic is open — and everyone’s welcome
Anne Marie Jones needed a change. After Jones completed a 28-day substance abuse program in New Orleans, a friend suggested she consider moving to Lafayette to continue her recovery journey. In 2018, she found Seasons of Serenity, a wrap-around program at Acadiana Cares that looked nothing like what had been available to her before.
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Ochsner Health Center – Breaux Bridge opens with dedication to Burton Dupuis
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (NEWS 15) — Ochsner St. Martin Hospital marked the grand opening of the Ochsner Health Center in Breaux Bridge with a dedication to Burton Dupuis, president of Hospital Service District #2, on Friday, March 20. The new 6,200 square-foot clinic, located at 220 Champagne Boulevard, aims...
theadvocate.com
De'Marquis Hamilton, 20 Under 40 honoree, oversees Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center
Editor's note: In partnership with The Acadiana Advocate, the705 is recognizing its annual Top 20 Under 40 Acadiana Leadership Award honorees, presented by Advancial Federal Credit Union. Honorees will be recognized at a banquet April 10 at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Student Union Ballroom. For tickets, visit bit.ly/20under40for2026.
MyUtahNews
Trustworthy Pediatric Dental Care in Lafayette for Your Child
Why Park Pediatric Dentistry is the Best Choice for Your Child's Dental Health. Lafayette, United States - March 7, 2026 / Park Pediatric Dentistry /. Parents in Lafayette, LA, often find themselves searching for the best dental care for their children. When it comes to ensuring a child's dental health, choosing the right pediatric dentist is crucial. Park Pediatric Dentistry stands out as a reliable choice for parents looking for a dentist in Lafayette, LA, who specializes in the unique needs of children. The practice is dedicated to providing compassionate care and personalized services that prioritize the dental health of every child.
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Broussard set to welcome Ochsner Lafayette General stand-alone emergency hospital
BROUSSARD, La. (NEWS 15) — Broussard is set to welcome a new stand-alone emergency hospital as construction is slated to begin soon. The development by Ochsner Lafayette General aims to expand hospital services in one of the fastest-growing areas of Lafayette Parish. The developer stated that the new emergency...
The Current Media
Ochsner hopes to establish Lafayette as region’s medical hub
Louisiana is currently short over 500 full-time physical therapists, a gap that is only expected to widen over the next decade, according to a 2022 study published in the Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association, safe major interventions to grow the local workforce. One such intervention just kicked off...