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theadvocate.com
Al Patin started out as a nurse in Lafayette. He'll soon oversee eight hospitals in New Orleans.
When Al Patin started as a cardiac nurse at Lafayette General Hospital after he graduated from college in 1997, he was set for a career: He was going to be a heart nurse for the rest of his life. But then he started taking notice of things around him. The...
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LCMC Health 1st in Region for Robotic Lung Surgery
NEW ORLEANS – LCMC Health has achieved a major milestone in cancer care, becoming the first health system in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi to perform a single-port robotic lung surgery that successfully removed a patient’s lung cancer, leaving the patient cancer-free. The breakthrough procedure was performed at East...
houmatimes.com
Thibodaux Regional Rehabilitation Center earns 12th consecutive 3-Year CARF re-accreditation
Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that its Rehabilitation Center has again been re-accredited by CARF International for a period of three years for its Inpatient Rehabilitation services. This latest accreditation is the 12th consecutive three-year accreditation that the international accrediting body has awarded to the Center. Additionally,...
NOLA.com
NTCC hosts one-of-a-kind healthcare summit
Northshore Technical Community College recently hosted its Inaugural Patient Navigator Summit at the main campus in Lacombe, where potential students, educators, regional economic leaders and six major healthcare systems gathered as part of the plan to establish a unified patient care network and create an immediate workforce pipeline across Louisiana's northshore.
theadvocate.com
North Oaks Neurosurgery Clinic welcomes 2 new neurosurgeons
North Oaks Health has welcomed neurosurgeons Dr. Dani Terrell and Dr. S. Garrett Whipple-Bones to the North Oaks Neurosurgery Clinic in Hammond. They are accepting new patients ages 18 and up. Terrell and Whipple-Bones both recently completed neurosurgical oncology fellowships at the Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa. Terrell specializes in...
louisianalife.com
New One-of-a-Kind Neuroscience Institute Coming to Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Scheduled to open in late 2026, The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute is a 132,000- square-foot facility that will bring Ochsner Health’s neuroscience programs under one roof. The $120 million investment into the Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience...
hoodline.com
New Orleans Mobile Crisis Team Sees Uptick In 2025
New Orleans’ Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit has quietly turned into a round-the-clock fixture of the city’s 911 system, stepping into thousands of behavioral health emergencies that once almost automatically drew police cars and ambulances. City officials say the civilian-led teams are resolving hundreds of crises right where they happen, keeping people out of patrol cars and crowded ERs while giving first responders breathing room for other emergencies.
theadvocate.com
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center CEO exits to begin new role in bayou region
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center's chief executive officer is moving to the greater New Orleans region. Al Patin served as CEO of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center since 2021 and will transition to a new role as CEO of Ochsner South Shore Community Hospitals and Bayou Region beginning Aug. 3.
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Manning Names 2026 Louisiana Legacy Award Recipient
NEW ORLEANS – Manning Family Children’s has announced Mrs. Betty Lauricella as the hospital’s 2026 Louisiana Legacy Award recipient in recognition for the significant impact she has made on child wellbeing across the state and region. The award will be presented during the 2nd annual Louisiana Legacy celebration planned for Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Orpheum Theater.
an17.com
North Oaks Pulmonology relocates effective July 20
HAMMOND --- North Oaks Pulmonology has relocated within North Oaks Clinic Building 2 on the North Oaks Medical Center campus. The practice remains in the same building and has moved from Suite 401A on the fourth floor to Suite 301 on the third floor. North Oaks Clinic Building 2 is...
lafourchegazette.com
Thibodaux Regional Family Medicine Clinic moves to new location: See where
A local family medicine clinic in Thibodaux announced on social media that they have moved to a new location. The Thibodaux Regional Family Medicine Clinic’s new office is located at 400 North Acadia Road. According to a social media post, the clinic is accepting new patients, with no referral needed. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, call 985-493-3034.
The Courier
EMT program coming to Thibodaux
South Louisiana residents interested in serving their communities through emergency medical care can enroll in Acadian's National EMS Academy , which will begin its next 12-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program on Sept. 8. The Thibodaux campus is accepting students for the hybrid EMT course, which combines flexible online learning with hands-on clinical and field training designed to prepare graduates for the demands of emergency medical services. "Our goal is to ensure that graduates walk out the classroom door and toward an ambulance door, not just holding a certificate, but as confident, capable professionals ready to deliver real care," TJ Dronet, Senior Director of the National EMS Academy, said. More: Louisiana motorcyclist completes 8 Iron Butt rides on 229cc motorcycle Students who successfully complete the program and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam are eligible to apply for available EMT positions with Acadian Ambulance. The company also offers tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities into Paramedic, Flight Paramedic and EMS leadership roles. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 17 years old. Students must be 18 to take the NREMT exam and begin employment. Orientation sessions will be Aug.
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STHS nationally recognized for commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates
COVINGTON --- St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s silver-level Get With The Guidelines – Resuscitation quality achievement award for 2026 in recognition of its dedication to delivering guideline-based care for in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates.
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2 Louisiana Facilities Receive National Quality Awards
NEW ORLEANS – Audubon Retirement Village and St. Anthony’s Community Care Center have received 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Awards from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), recognizing their performance in the national quality improvement program. St. Anthony’s Community Care Center is scheduled to relocate to a new building later this month and will be renamed John A. Stassi II Community Care Center.
stmarynow.com
Pulmonologist joins Thibodaux Regional staff
Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Samuel Seyler, MD, pulmonologist and critical care specialist, to the active medical staff. Seyler is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pulmonology & Critical Care Specialty Clinic at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 411, Thibodaux, 985-493-4933. Seyler received his medical...
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Woman’s Hospital Welcomes LSU OB/GYN Residency Class of 2030
Woman’s Hospital has welcomed the newest class of the LSU Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. The program, a partnership between Woman’s Hospital and Louisiana State University School of Medicine since 2011, is dedicated to preparing OB/GYN physicians through advanced clinical training, patient care, practice-based learning, and medical education.
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North Oaks Health Names New Internal Medicine Doctor
HAMMOND, La. – North Oaks Health has announced that internal medicine physician Bryce Dugas, MD, is joining Northshore Internal Medicine Associates in Hammond. He is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Dugas evaluates and treats a broad range of issues in the primary care setting, including cardiovascular, kidney, liver, and...
houmatimes.com
Thibodaux Regional welcomes Dr. Samuel Seyler, Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist, to medical staff
Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Samuel Seyler, MD, Pulmonologist/Critical Care Specialist, to the active medical staff. Dr. Seyler is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Pulmonology & Critical Care Specialty Clinic at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 411, Thibodaux, 985-493-4933. Dr. Seyler...