March 18, 2024

Terrebonne General Women’s Health Center was awarded Louisiana Birth Ready Designation by the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC). This honor distinguishes that Terrebonne General's birthing facility worked hard to implement and sustain the necessary processes, policies, and educational structures to ensure safe, equitable, and dignified births for all families. For patients, this means the Terrebonne General Women's Health Center uses the best evidence-based practices and is highly involved in the quality of our patient's care.

March 18, 2024

LCMC Health announced that Gregory A. Nielsen, MHA, FACHE, has been named chief executive officer of East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH). Nielsen assumed responsibility as interim CEO of EJGH in early 2023 and was appointed permanent CEO of the hospital this month.

The announcement comes on the heels of EJGH transitioning into an academic center of excellence in partnership with Tulane University. EJGH is now the clinical home for Tulane School of Medicine and has expanded specialty care services and advanced treatment and academic medicine.

March 18, 2024

After 38 years of dedicated service, Joy D. Osofsky, PhD, a clinical and developmental psychologist, will be retiring from her role as the Paul J. Ramsay Endowed Chair in Psychiatry, Barbara Lemann Professor of Child Welfare, and professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans.

March 18, 2024

In a celebration of nurse empowerment, Nurse Power Brunch returns in an Essence Festival Edition, led by founders Meisha Amia, MSN, RN, and Nicole Thomas, DNP, RN, CCM. Mark your calendars for July 5-6f for this event which will be held at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans on Bourbon Street.

Thomas said, "Nurses find, operate, and dominate in their power as a nurse." This year's theme, "Reimagining Nursing," invites professionals to rediscover their strength and influence in the evolving landscape of healthcare. 

March 18, 2024

St. Tammany Health System has received Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient experience.

This 2024 award marks the 16th consecutive year the health system has earned the honor, dating to 2009.