By Greg LaRose, Published in Louisiana Illuminator Dec. 26
If you’re looking for me on the road anytime soon, don’t blink.
Speed limits and school zones be damned, I’ve got places to be, things to do and people to see.
You see, I’m a really good driver, so I really don’t feel there’s any risk involved.
Plus, I shouldn’t have to waste my time putting on a seatbelt. And just because some people can’t handle their alcohol, why can’t I enjoy a tall cold one behind the wheel?
Terrebonne General Health System appointed Scott Haydel, MD, as chief of medical staff and Gregory Maidoh, MD, as vice-chief of staff for 2025-2027. Haydel served as vice-chief of staff for the previous two years and on the Medical Executive Committee.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced that Matthew Mutter, MD, a general urologist, joined the Cancer Center’s Urologic Oncology Clinic in Metairie on Jan. 2.
The St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion has earned Press Ganey’s Human Experience Pinnacle of Excellence Award and Guardian of Excellence Award for 2024.
The Guardian of Excellence Award, which places the health system among the top five percent of healthcare organizations nationwide, honors performance in key patient experience survey measures in 15 award subcategories.
The Pinnacle of Excellence Award, awarded to just four organizations in each category, recognizes sustained performance on patient experience measures over a three-year period.
Ascension DePaul Foundation New Orleans (ADF, formerly Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans) will honor Louisiana State Senator for District 5, Royce Duplessis, with it’s Inspired Cross Award at its 11th Annual Keeping Our Promises Gala, presented by Quest Diagnostics.
Sen. Duplessis will receive the award at the event on April 12 at the Hyatt Regency, located at 601 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, for his efforts and dedication to promoting healthy communities.
